Is Pocky Chocolate Flavour Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Wheat Flour (wheat), Sugar, Fully Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils (palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil) (soybean), Cocoa Powder (8%), Modified Starch, Skim Milk Powder (3%) (milk), Shortening (fully Hydrogenated Palm Oil), Emulsifier (propylene Glycol Esters Of Fatty Acids), Antioxidant (tocopherols), Whole Wheat Flour (wheat), Whole Milk Powder (1%) (milk, Soybean), Malt Extract (wheat, Barley, Rye, Oat), Cocoa Mass (0.5%), Salt, Artificial Flavours, Emulsifier (lecithin) (soybean), Raising Agent (sodium Bicarbonate), Yeast. Contains Chocolate Flavoured Cream 52%. Contains Wheat, Milk, Soybean, Barley, Rye, And Oat. Manufactured in a facility that uses Peanut and Almond.
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.