Is Signature SELECT Ice Cream Strawberry Cheesecake - 1.5 Quart Gluten Free?


Ingredients
SKIM MILK, CREAM, STRAWBERRY FLAVORED SWIRL (SUGAR, STRAWBERRIES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS, PECTIN, MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], LOCUST BEAN GUM, RED 40, BLUE 1), SUGAR, CHEESE CAKE CHUNKS (CREAM CHEESE [MILK, CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM], GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR {WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, GRAHAM FLOUR, SUGAR, PALM OIL, BROWN SUGAR, HONEY, SALT, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR], SUGAR, EGGS, MARGARINE [PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, BETA CAROTENE {COLOR}, VITAMIN A PALMITATE], SUGAR, CORN STARCH, WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CREAM, MILK, NONFAT MILK, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CARRAGEENAN, POLYSORBATE 80, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, LIME JUICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, PECTIN, XANTHAN GUM, VANILLA BEAN EXTRACTIVES, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, LEMON OIL), CORN SYRUP, WHEY, CHEESECAKE FLAVOR (CORN SYRUP, WATER, DEHYDRATED BAKERS CHEESE [SKIM MILK, LACTIC ACID, CULTURES], BUTTERMILK, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUGAR), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, CALCIUM SULFATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN.
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.


