Is Trader Joe's Chocolate & Peanut Butter Lover's Nut Mix Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Roasted salted almonds (almonds, canola oil, sea salt), roasted salted cashews (cashews, canola oil, sea salt), cocoa dusted dark chocolate almonds (almonds, semi-sweet chocolate [sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin {emulsifier}, natural vanilla flavor], canola oil, high fat cocoa processed with alkali, sea salt), mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups (milk chocolate [sugar, cocoa butter, unsweetened chocolate, whole milk powder, soy lecithin {emulsifier}, natural vanilla flavor], peanut butter filling [peanut butter {peanuts, salt}, sugar, palm kernel oil, lactose, soy lecithin {emulsifier}]), mini pretzel sticks (unbleached enriched flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], malted barley, salt, soybean oil), tiniest chocolate chip cookies (unbleached enriched flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], butter [cream], sugar, chocolate chips [cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin {emulsifier}, natural vanilla flavor], invert sugar, brown sugar, sea salt, leavening [sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate], soy lecithin [emulsifier], natural flavor). Contains milk, soy, wheat, peanut, almond, cashew. May contain sesame, Brazil nut, coconut, hazelnut, macadamia nut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, walnut.
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.


