Is SOUTHWESTERN SPICY CHICKEN, MEDIUM Gluten Free?


Ingredients
TORTILLA (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE (B1), RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID], MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, PALM OIL, BAKING POWDER, SUGAR, SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, NON-GMO CORN STARCH), CHICKEN (WHITE CHICKEN MEAT, WATER, RICE STARCH, SALT), VEGETABLE BLEND (TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI, SQUASH, ONIONS, SPINACH, JALAPENOS, OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, SPICES, CHILI POWDER, SALT), BROWN RICE, PEPPER JACK CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, WHEY, NON-GMO CORN STARCH, WHOLE MILK POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES]), BLACK BEANS, NON-GMO CORN, LIME JUICE, SOUTHWEST SEASONING (SPICES, SALT, PAPRIKA, DEHYDRATED GARLIC), CILANTRO, NON-GMO CORN STARCH.
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.


