Is REAL FOODS, TOFU PAD THAI BOWL Gluten Free?


Ingredients
COOKED THAI NOODLES (NOODLES[RICE, WATER], WATER), THAI NOODLE SAUCE (SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE {AS A PRESERVATIVE}], SESAME OIL, RICE VINEGAR, CANOLA/OLIVE OIL BLEND [CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL], BROWN SUGAR, RED CHILI PASTE [CHILI, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BISULFATE {AS PRESERVATIVES}, XANTHAN GUM], TABASCO [DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED PEPPER, SALT], CAYENNE PEPPER), ORGANIC FLASH FRIED TOFU (TOFU [WATER, CERTIFIED ORGANIC SOYBEANS, BITTERN OR NIGARI, AN EXTRACT OF SEAWATER, NATURAL CALCIUM SULFATE], CERTIFIED ORGANIC SOY OR CANOLA OIL), SPICY THAI PEANUT SAUCE (COCONUT MILK, SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER [DRY ROASTED PEANUT AND SALT], TAMARIND JUICE, WATER, FISH SAUCE [ANCHOVY, WATER, SALT], GARLIC, CURRY PASTE, CANOLA/OLIVE OIL BLEND [CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL], LIME JUICE, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOY BEANS, SALT], CRUSHED PEANUT, CHILI PEPPER, SESAME OIL, CILANTRO, TOMATO SHALLOTS SALT, SESAME SEEDS, CORIANDER, CITRIC ACID, WHITE PEPPER), SCRAMBLED EGGS (WHOLE EGGS, CITRIC ACID), GREEN ONION, DRY ROASTED PEANUTS, CARROTS.
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.


