Is LIGHT ICE CREAM, EXTREME COOKIES 'N CREAM Gluten Free?


Ingredients
MILK, SUGAR, CHOCOLATE COOKIE SWIRL [SOYBEAN OIL, CHOCOLATE COOKIES (WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN FLOUR, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SOY LECITHIN), SUGAR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CORN STARCH, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR], COOKIES (SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, INVERT SUGAR, CORN FLOUR, CORN STARCH, CHOCOLATE, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, WHEY), CORN SYRUP, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, WHEY, NONFAT MILK, CREAM, POLYDEXTROSE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERS, GUAR GUM, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN D3.
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.


