Is Lewis Bake Shop Healthy Life Special Recipe Sourdough Bread, 16 oz. Gluten Free?


Ingredients
WATER, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [FLOUR, BARLEY MALT, NIACIN (VITAMIN B3), IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID (VITAMIN B9)], SUGAR, SOY FIBER, WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: LACTIC ACID, SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND SORBIC ACID (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), SOYBEAN OIL, FUMARIC ACID, DOUGH CONDITIONER (MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ETHOXYLATED MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ASCORBIC ACID), YEAST NUTRIENTS (CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE, CITRIC ACID), PHOSPHORIC ACID AND ACETIC ACID, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, WHEAT STARCH, SOY LECITHIN.
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.


