Is Leonard Novelty Bakery Deluxe Cookie Assortment Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid), Sugar, Eggs, Soybean Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Argarine [soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Water, Salt, Mono And Glycerides, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Artificial Flavour, Vitamin A Palmitate And Beta Carotene (color)], Raspberry Filling [sugar, Raspberry Puree, Dehydrated Apple, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Pectin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate (used As Preservative), Fd&c Red #40 And Blue #1, Sulphur Dioxide And Sodium Sulfite], Sprinkles And Nonpareils [sugar, Corn Starch, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Dextrin, Soy Lecithin, Confectioner's Glaze, Carnauba Wax, D&c Yellow #5 Lake, Red #40 Lake, Yellow #6 Lake, Red #3 Blue #1 Lake], Chocolate Fudge [sugar Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Cocoa (processed With Alkali), Soy Lecithin (an Emulsifier) And Vanilla], Chocolate Flavored Chips (sugar Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Processed With Alkali), Palm Oil, Soy Lecithin Salt And Natural Vanilla (milk), Whey, Salt, Natural And Artificial Flavors. Contains Wheat, Soy, Eggs, And Milk.
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.


