Is Minimelts Cake Pop Ice Cream, Cake Pop Gluten Free?


Ingredients
MILK, CREAM, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SKIM MILK, NONFAT DRY MILK POWDER, WHEY, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 80; NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RED #3, RED #40, BLUE #1; SPRINKLES: SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, CORN STARCH, SOYA LECITHIN, FD&C COLORS (YELLOW #6 LAKE, YELLOW #5 LAKE, BLUE #1 LAKE, RED #40 LAKE, RED #3 DYE), MALTODEXTRIN, CELLULOSE GUM, CARNAUBA WAX, VANILLIN; NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS. CUPCAKES: WHITE CHOCOLATE FLAVORED COATING (SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, NONFAT MILK POWDER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR, SOY LECITHIN POWDER, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), HEAT-TREATED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TAPIOCA SYRUP, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SPRINKLES (SUGAR, COMSTARCH, RICE FLAVOR, PALM OIL, GUM ACACIA, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FD&C COLORS (BLUE 1, RED 40, YELLOW 5 AND YELLOW 6), POTASSIUM SORBATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS (ROSEMARY EXTRACT (CANOLA OIL. NATURAL FLAVOR, NATURAL MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, ASCORBIC ACID, SUNFLOWER OIL, CITRIC ACID, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN), POTASSIUM SORBATE).
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.


