Is MARIE CALLENDERS Chicken Corn Chowder, 16 OZ Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Filling: Chicken Broth (Water, Chicken Broth Powder [Maltodextrin, Chicken Broth, Salt, Flavors]), White Meat Chicken (White Meat Chicken, Water, Isolated Soy Protein Product [Isolated Soy Protein, Modified Potato Starch, Corn Starch, Carrageenan, Soy Lecithin], Dextrose, Salt, Flavoring), Corn, Potatoes (Potatoes, Calcium Chloride), Water, Bacon (Pork Cured With: Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythrobate, Sodium Nitrite, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Smoke Flavor), Celery, Onions, Contains 2% Or Less Of: White Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Potato Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Natamycin), Cream, Modified Corn Starch, Butter (Cream, Salt), Soybean Oil, Salt, Chicken Flavor (Chicken Broth, Chicken Fat, Salt, Flavor, Disodium Inosinate & Disodium Guanylate, Polysorbate 60, Xanthan Gum), Nonfat Dry Milk, Sugar, Methylcellulose, Flavoring, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum.Crust: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrite, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Interesterified Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Modified Whey, Caramel Color.CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT.
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.


