Is Meijer Fresh Salted Caramelly Pretzel Dessert Dip, Salted Caramelly Pretzel Gluten Free?


Ingredients
CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, STABILIZERS [CAROB BEAN, XANTHAN, AND GUAR GUMS]), SALTED PRETZEL (SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, PRETZEL PIECES [ENRICHED FLOUR {WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, WATER, SALT, YEAST, BAKING SODA], HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, CORNSTARCH, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), CARAMEL FLAVORED FLAKES (SUGAR, COCONUT OIL HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO (FOR COLOR), SOY LECITHIN, SALT), DARK CHOCOLATEY CONFECTIONARY COATING (SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, COCOA, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL WITH NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (LIQUID AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE [ANTI-FOAMING AGENTI]), BROWN SUGAR, WATER, VANILLA EXTRACT (VANILLA EXTRACT, ALCOHOL, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR), SEA SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
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.


