Is Spread, original crab Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Imitation crab (pollock, whiting and/or arrow tooth flounder, water, wheat starch, sugar, egg whites, corn starch, sorbitol, contains 2% or less of: salt, modified food starch, natural and artificial flavors, soybean oil, sodium tripolyphosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, paprika oleoresin, carmine, corn syrup, soy lecithin, color added), cream cheese (pasteurized milk and cream, cheese culture, salt, stabilizers [carob bean, xanthan, guar gum]), mayonnaise (soybean oil, corn syrup, water, egg yolks, distilled and cider vinegars, salt, spices, calcium disodium edta added to protect flavor), water, chablis wine (wine, salt, potassium sorbate, potassium metabisulfite), lemon juice (water, lemon juice, sodium bisulfate, sodium benzoate, lemon oil), sugar, onion, mustard, seasoning salt (salt, spices, paprika, sugar, onion, garlic, tricalcium phosphate), garlic and potassium sorbate, xanthan gum.
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.


