Is HOMESTYLE ICE CREAM, WAFFLE CONE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
CREAM, SKIM MILK, BUTTERMILK, LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), CORN SYRUP, CHOCO COVERED CONE PIECES (WAFFLE CONES [ENRICHED FLOUR {WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, BROWN SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING {SOYBEAN OIL OR CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED PALM OIL, SOY LECITHIN}, SOY LECITHIN, OAT FIBER AND/OR VEGETABLE FIBER, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR], SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, NONFAT MILK, WHOLE MILK, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, COCOA, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVORS), CARAMEL SWIRL (CORN SYRUP, SWEETENED CONDENSED SKIM MILK [CONDENSED SKIM MILK, SUGAR], CREAM, BUTTER, SALT, SODIUM ALGINATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BICARBONATE, NATURAL FLAVOR), FUDGE SWIRL (CORN SYRUP, WATER, SUGAR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, COCOA, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SALT, VANILLA), CHOCOLATE COVERED PEANUTS (PEANUTS, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, MILK), WHEY, STABILIZER (MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM SULFATE, CARRAGEENAN, CAROB BEAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 80), NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR, ANNATTO (COLOR).
What is a Gluten Free diet?
A gluten-free diet excludes all foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. It's essential for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy, as consuming gluten can trigger inflammation and digestive issues. Common gluten-containing foods include bread, pasta, cereals, and baked goods, though many gluten-free alternatives now exist using rice, corn, or almond flour. Beyond medical necessity, some people choose a gluten-free lifestyle for perceived health benefits, though experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals when eliminating gluten-containing grains.


