Is Trader Joe's Buffalo Style Chicken Poppers Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Water, Unbleached Enriched Flour (enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Malted Barley Flour), Grilled Diced Chicken (white Meat Chicken, Water, Rice Starch, Salt), Batter (wheat Flour, Cornstarch, Yellow Corn Flour, Salt, Leavening [cream Of Tartar, Sodium Bicarbonate], Xanthan Gum), Soybean Oil, Cream Cheese (cultured Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Salt, Stabilizers [carob Bean Gum And/or Guar Gum]), Cayenne Pepper Sauce (aged Cayenne Red Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Garlic), Fontina Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Celery, Cornstarch, Green Onions, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Sea Salt, Microbial Enzyme, Annatto [color]), Reduced Fat Monterey Jack Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Sea Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Modified Cornstarch, Red Pepper Paste (distilled Vinegar, Red Pepper, Salt), Distilled White Vinegar, Black Pepper, Sea Salt, Garlic Powder. Contains Milk, Soy, Wheat.
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.


