Is Hotel Chocolat. Raspberry Chocolate Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Cocoa Solids (cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter), Sugar, Hazelnut Flour (10%), Stabilisers (sorbitol, Glycerol), Raspberry Juice Concentrate (4.5%), Dextrose, Sunflower Oil, Glucose Syrup, Coconut Flour, Emulsifiers (sunflower Lecithin, Soya Lecithin), Natural Colours (beetroot, Annatto Bixin), Flavouring. Chocolate Contains Minimum 45% Cocoa Solids. For Allergens, Including Cereals Containing Gluten, Contains Hazelnut, Soya. May Contain Other Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Milk, Gluten, Wheat, Egg, Sesame.
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.