Is Sugar Shortbread Cookies Gluten Free?


Ingredients
BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), PALM OIL SHORTENING, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [PRESERVATIVE], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), EGGS, WATER, NONFAT DRY MILK, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR (WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], BHT [PRESERVATIVE], TOCOPHEROLS [PRESERVATIVE], ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR), SALT, BAKING SODA, CORN SYRUP, CREAM OF TARTAR, ARTIFICIAL VANILLA FLAVOR (WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID), ORANGE SANDING SUGAR (SUGAR, SHELLAC GLAZE, FD&C YELLOW #6)
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.


