Is Ready Pac Complete Cilantro Lime Salad Kit, 7.25 Oz. Gluten Free?


Ingredients
VEGETABLE BLEND (ROMAINE LETTUCE, ICEBERG LETTUCE, RED CABBAGE, CARROTS, INGREDIENTS MAY VARY BY SEASON), CILANTRO LIME DRESSING (WATER, VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL], WHITE WINE VINEGAR, CILANTRO, PEPITA SEEDS, DIJON MUSTARD [DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, SUGAR, SPICES, TURMERIC], SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, EGG YOLK, JALAPENO PEPPER, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, CITRIC ACID), COTIJA CHEESE (COTIJA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), TORTILLA STRIPS (STONE GROUND WHITE CORN, STONE GROUND YELLOW CORN, STONE GROUND BLUE CORN, SUNFLOWER OIL OR CORN OIL, RED BEET POWDER, SEA SALT, WATER, TRACE OF LIME), ROASTED PEPITAS (PUMPKIN SEEDS, VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN, CANOLA AND/OR COTTONSEED], SALT).
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.


