Is Hy Vee Country Style Potato Salad, Country Style Potato Gluten Free?


Ingredients
POTATOES, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLK, WATER, VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), WATER, SWEET RELISH (CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR), SUGAR, CELERY, EGG TOPPING (EGGS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AND NISIN PREPARATION [PRESERVATIVES]), ONIONS, MUSTARD (WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR), SALT, SEASONING (SALT, SPICES, CELERY, DEXTROSE, AUTOLYZED YEAST, TURMERIC), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), XANTHAN GUM, WHITE PEPPER, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, BETA CAROTENE (BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], GUM ARABIC, SUNFLOWER OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, SUCROSE, WATER, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHEROL).
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.