Is M&S Food Plant Kitchen Vegan Chocolate Cake Jar Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Belgian Chocolate Sauce (21%) (Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Flavouring, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin), Humectant: Glycerol, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Coconut Cream (Coconut Extract, Water), Palm Oil, Cornflour, Emulsifier: E471), Sugar, Dark Chocolate (14%) (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Flavouring), Wheat Flour contains Gluten (with Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Dried Glucose Syrup, Humectant: Glycerol, Palm Kernel Oil, Pea Protein, Raising Agent: E450, E501, Sodium Bicarbonate, E503, Invert Sugar Syrup, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Emulsifier: E471, E475, Sunflower Lecithin, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Colour: Carotenes, Cornflour, Dextrose, Oat Fibre, Rice Starch, Stabiliser: Xanthan Gum, Wheat Protein (contains Gluten), Glazing Agent: Gum Arabic, Glucose Nut Syrup, Coconut Oil. Allergy: Contains Soya, Wheat, Gluten, Oats, and Nuts.
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.


