Is The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co. Chocolate Chip Artisan Scones, Chocolate Chip Gluten Free?


Ingredients
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, ASCORBIC ACID AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID), WATER, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, WHEY [MILK], SOYBEAN LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3), SUGAR, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, MILK, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], DEXTROSE, BUTTERFAT, SOYBEAN LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT), EGGS, CHOCOLATE FLAVORED COATING (SUGAR, PALM AND/OR PALM KERNEL FAT, COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], SOYBEAN LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], VANILLA EXTRACT), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, LEAVENING BLEND (CALCIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, VINEGAR, SALT, GUM BLEND (XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM), ENZYME, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
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.


