Is Hot & Spicy, Baked Snack Crackers Gluten Free?


Ingredients
WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (VEGETABLE OIL, TBHQ, CITRIC ACID), PALM OIL SHORTENING, HIGH MOISTURE SKIM MILK CHEESE (SKIM MILK, WHEY PROTEIN, SALT, BACTERIAL CULTURE, CHYMOSIN, ANNATTO), SEASONING (SALT, DEXTROSE, YEAST, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, SPICES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM DIACETATE, DEHYDRATED JALAPENO PEPPER SAUCE [JALAPENO PEPPER, WHITE VINEGAR, SALT, CORN STARCH], DEHYDRATED CHILI PEPPER SAUCE [CHILI PEPPER, WHITE VINEGAR, SALT], CITRIC ACID, VINEGAR SOLIDS, VEGETABLE OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICE EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOUR), SALT, SPICES, YEAST, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOUR, SPICE EXTRACT, ENZYMES (AMYLASE, PROTEASE), SOY LECITHIN. CONTAINS WHEAT, MILK AND SOY INGREDIENTS. MAY CONTAIN MUSTARD AND SULPHITES.
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.


