Is LEMON BARS, LEMON Gluten Free?


Ingredients
SUGAR, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BUTTER WITH NATURAL FLAVOR (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR), POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), EGG, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CREAM AND MILK, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, CHEESE CULTURE), LEMON JUICE, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), TOPPING (DEXTROSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, PALM OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, CALCIUM PROPIONATE PRESERVATIVE, CORN STARCH, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), CULTURED LOWFAT BUTTERMILK (CULTURED LOWFAT MILK, NONFAT MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM CITRATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3), SWEETENED LEMON PEEL (LEMON PEEL, SUGAR AND LEMON OIL), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NONFAT MILK, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), XANTHAN GUM, SOYBEAN OIL, SOY LECITHIN, BETA CAROTENE 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.


