Is Santa Barbara Bay Foods Santa Barbara Dip, 12 oz Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Artichoke Hearts, Neufchatel Cheese (Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Stabilizers (Xanthan, Carob Bean, Guar Gums)), Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Whole Eggs And Egg Yolks, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Lemon Juice, Spices, Calcium Disodium Edta, Natural Flavors, Concentrated Lemon Juice), Monterey Jack Cheese (Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes) Powdered Cellulose), Knorr Soup Mix (Dehydrated Vegetables (Onions, Carrots, Tomatoes, Celery Root, Leeks, Cabbage, Green Peas, Cauliflower, Potatoes, Garlic), Hydrolyzed Protein (Corn, Soy, Wheat, Wheat Gluten), Salt, Potato Starch, Lactose, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Modified Food Starch, Caramel Color, Natural Flavors, Citric Add, Turmeric, Spices, Sodium Sulfite), Parmesan Cheese (Part-skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate, Gum (Xanthan, Guar, Sodium Alginate)
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.


