Is N/a Beef & Pork Meatballs and Sauce, Beef & Pork Meatballs Gluten Free?


Ingredients
FULLY COOKED ITALIAN STYLE BEEF AND PORK MEATBALLS, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN ADDED, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED (BEEF, PORK, WATER, BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, AND YEAST], ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], RICOTTA CHEESE (WHEY, PART SKIM MILK, CREAM, VINEGAR, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM (STABILIZERS)], TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CARAMEL COLOR], LIQUID EGG WHITES, SALT, DRIED GARLIC, SPICES, PARSLEY, BROWN SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), MARINARA SAUCE (DICED TOMATOES IN JUICE [TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, SEA SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID], CONCENTRATED CRUSHED TOMATOES [TOMATOES, SEA SALT, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID], WATER, SPICE MIX [MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CULTURED SUGAR, SEA SALT, CANE SUGAR, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE {PRESERVATIVE}, BLACK PEPPER, STABILIZER {XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, DEXTROSE}, DRIED BASIL, DRIED PARSLEY, ROSEMARY, MARJORAM, GROUND FENNEL SEED, DRIED OREGANO], CANOLA OIL AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, YELLOW ONION, GARLIC, BASIL), SHREDDED PARMESAN CHEESE (PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING]).
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.


