Is ULTIMATE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES, OATMEAL RAISIN Gluten Free?


Ingredients
SUGAR, RAISINS (RAISINS, SUNFLOWER OIL), ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, ROLLED OATS, BUTTER (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORS), MARGARINE (SOY AND PALM OILS, WATER, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA-CAROTENE [COLOR]), INVERT SUGAR, WATER, MOLASSES, FRUCTOSE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, BAKING SODA, CINNAMON, SALT, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, CARAMEL COLOR, EGGS, NUTMEG.
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.


