Is Ready Pac Bistro Kickin' BBQ Style Chopped Salad, 7 oz Gluten Free?


Ingredients
vegetable blend (iceberg and romaine lettuces, green and red cabbages, carrots, may vary by season), barbeque ranch dressing (lowfat buttermilk (cultured lowfat milk, cream, salt), vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola oil), sugar, tomato paste, water, distilled vinegar, brown sugar, egg yolk, salt, apple juice concentrate, pineapple juice concentrate, spices (mustard), modified cornstarch, apple cider vinegar, hickory smoke flavor, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (as ), onion powder, garlic powder, natural flavors, lactic acid, molasses, extractive of paprika (for color)), barbeque seasoned chicken breast with rib meat (chicken breast with rib meat, water, barbeque rub (brown sugar, sugar, salt, spices, paprika, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated inion, mustard, maltodextrin, tapioca dextrin, lactic acid, grill flavor (from sunflower oil), natural smoke flavors, natural flavor), sodium lactate and sodium diacetate, brown sugar, less than 2%: rice starch, lemon juice concentrate, vinegar, sodium phosphate, maltodextrin, natural hickory smoke flavoring), black beans, fire roasted corn, tortilla strips (stone ground white, yellow and blue corn masa flour, sunflower and/or corn oil, sea salt, beet juice concentrate (color))
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.


