Is Lovemore Iced Fruit Slab Cake Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Sultanas (28%), Marzipan (8%) (Sugar, Almonds (25%), Glucose Syrup, Water, Invert Sugar Syrup, Humectant (Sorbitol), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Lutein)), Sugar Paste (8%) (Sugar (83%), Glucose Syrup, Water, Palm Oil, Humectant (Glycerol), Emulsifier (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Stabiliser (Tragacanth), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Flavouring), Glace Cherries (8%) (Cherries, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Colour (Erythrosine), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sulphur Dioxide)), Water, Sugar, Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Margarine (Palm Oil, Palm Stearin, Water, Coconut Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Lemon Juice), Pasteurised Whole Egg, Rapeseed Oil, Mixed Peel (1.5%) (Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sulphur Dioxide)), Caramelised Sugar, Humectant (Glycerol), Glaze (Glucose Syrup, Water, Sugar, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Acid (Citric Acid), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Raising Agents (Monocalcium Phosphate, Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate), Black Treacle (Invert Sugar Syrup, Molasses), Maize Flour, Palm Oil, Emulsifier (Water, Sugar, Emulsifiers (Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Mono- Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Acidity Regulator (Potassium Hydroxide)), Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Mixed Spice (Coriander, Cassia, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom, Cloves, Fennel, Nutmeg), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Flavouring
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.


