Is Orchard Valley Harvest the Nice N Cheesy White Cheddar Cashews, Peppered White Cheddar Almonds, White Cheddar Chips & Walnuts Mix, the Nice N Cheesy Gluten Free?


Ingredients
ALMONDS, CASHEWS, WALNUTS, VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT AND/OR SUNFLOWER), CORN MASA FLOUR, FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE SEASONING (CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER [MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], SEA SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], NATURAL FLAVORS, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, SWEET WHEY, LACTIC ACID, SPICE), BULGUR WHEAT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF GUM ARABIC, TAPIOCA SYRUP SOLIDS, SEA SALT, ONION AND GARLIC SEASONING (DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, SALT, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, SESAME OIL), SEASONING (SEA SALT, BLACK PEPPER, WHITE PEPPER, GREEN PEPPER, AND TELLICHERRY PEPPER), POTATO FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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.


