Is MACARONS Gluten Free?


Ingredients
SUGAR, ICING SUGAR, EGG WHITES, ALMONDS, BUTTER, CASHEWS, CREAM, MILK CHOCOLATE 3.6% (SUGAR, MILK POWDER, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA MASS, EMULSIFIER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOUR), WHITE CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, EMULSIFIER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), MILK CHOCOLATE 3.6% (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA MASS FROM VENEZUELA, WHOLE MILK POWDER, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOUR), MILK, SALTED BUTTER CARAMEL 2% (SUGAR, CREAM, SALTED BUTTER 15% GLUCOSE SYRUP, SALT, BOURBON VANILLA POWDER), PISTACHIO PRALINE 1.8% (PISTACHIO, SUGAR), ALMONDS PASTE (ALMONDS, SUGAR, WATER), DARK CHOCOLATE 1.5% (COCOA MASS, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, EMULSIFIER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOUR), GLUCOSE SYRUP, PISTACHIO 0.8%, LEMON PUREE 0.8%, RASPBERRY PUREE 0.8% (RASPBERRY, SUGAR), MILK-DERIVATIVE-BASED PREPARATIONS (LACTOSE AND MILK PROTEINS, SUCROSE), EGG YOLK, INVERTED SUGAR SYRUP, WHEAT FLOUR, COLOURS: DEHYDRATED BEETS (BEET POWDER)-B CAROTENE - CARAMEL - TURMERIC EXTRACT (CURCUMINE), STABILISER: SORBITOL, COCOA POWDER, AROMAS: RASPBERRY - PISTACHIO, LOW FAT COCOA POWDER, WATER, COCOA BUTTER, SPIRULINA, CORN STACH, THICKENERS: ACETYLATED DISTARCH ADIPATE-PECTIN-CARRAGEENANS, GREEN TEA POWDER 0.05%, POTATO STARCH, SALT.
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.


