Is Ruths Spread, Pimento, Original Gluten Free?


Ingredients
IMITATION SALAD CHEESE (WATER, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, STARCH, WHEY, CASEIN AND/OR CASEINATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID [AS A PRESERVATIVE], ARTIFICIAL COLOR, LACTIC ACID), SALAD DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, EGG YOLKS, SALT, LESS THAN 1/10 OF 1% SODIUM BENZOATE, LESS THAN 1/10 OF 1% POTASSIUM SORBATE), PIMENTOS, WATER, SWEET BELL PEPPERS (BELL PEPPERS, WATER, CITRIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LESS THAN 2% BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CREAM, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6), WHEY, CHEESE FLAVOR (DEHYDRATED BLEND OF CHEESE (GRANULAR AND BLUE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6), POTASSIUM SORBATE (AS A PRESERVATIVE).
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.


