Is LUNDS & BYERLYS, CHICKEN PAD THAI SALAD Gluten Free?


Ingredients
LETTUCE (ROMAINE, NAPA CABBAGE, CARROTS, RED CABBAGE), COOKED NOODLES (WATER, RICE STICK [RICE FLOUR, WATER], PURE SESAME OIL), GRILLED CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST, FULLY REFINED CANOLA OIL, CILANTRO, SEA SALT [CONTAINS 2% MAGNESIUM CARBONATE], SPEARMINT, CORIANDER, FRESH PEELED GARLIC, DIJON MUSTARD [WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, FRUIT PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, SUGAR, SPICE], BLACK PEPPER, LACTIC ACID), PAD THAI DRESSING (FULLY REFINED CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, FISH SAUCE [ANCHOVY EXTRACT, SALT, SUGAR], RICE VINEGAR [WATER, RICE], GINGER PUREE [GINGER, CITRIC ACID], LIME JUICE, RED CHILI GARLIC PASTE [FRESH CHILI PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, GARLIC AND SALT], LEMON GRASS PUREE [LEMON GRASS, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID], GARLIC, MUSTARD FLOUR, GUM [GUM ACACIA, XANTHAN GUM]), ORANGE SECTIONS, CASHEWS (CASHEWS, VEGETABLE OIL [PEANUT, COTTONSEED, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL], SALT), RED PEPPER, DAIKON RADISH SPROUTS
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.


