Is Velveeta Original Shells & Cheese Bites, Frozen Snack, 18 oz Box Gluten Free?

No. This product is not gluten free as it lists 5 ingredients that contain gluten and 4 ingredients contain gluten depending on the source.

Why it's not gluten free

  • bleached wheat flour
  • wheat flour
  • enriched durum wheat semolina
  • wheat
  • durum wheat semolina
  • breading
  • modified food starch
  • natural flavor
  • starch blend

bleached wheat flour

Dietitian note

Wheat is the most popular cereal grain in the world. It can be found in a wide variety of foods from pastas and breads to chips and other savory snacks. Wheat and all its derivatives contain gluten.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Filling (Cooked Enriched Macaroni Product (Water, Enriched Durum Wheat Semolina (Durum Wheat Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (Iron), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid)), Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread (American Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Skim Milk, Salt, Milkfat, Artificial Color), Water, Cheese Sauce (Whey, Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Modified Food Starch, Butter, Buttermilk Solids, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Carrageenan, Lactic Acid, Oleoresin Paprika (Color), Annatto (Color), Natural Flavor, Enzyme Modified Cheese (Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Disodium Phosphate, Enzymes, Xanthan Gum)), Starch Blend (Wheat Flour, Methylcellulose, Sodium Alginate, And Sodium Tripolyphosphate), Canola Oil, Cheese Powder (Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Disodium Phosphate, Annatto Extract (Color))), Soybean Oil, Breading (Bleached Wheat Flour, Soybean Oil, Water, Yellow Corn Flour, Wheat Flour, Dextrose, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Whey, Yeast, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Sodium Alginate, Soybean Flour, Milk Protein Concentrate, Paprika Extract (Color), Natural Flavor), Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy

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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.

Where to buy

Velveeta Original Shells & Cheese Bites, Frozen Snack, 18 oz Box is available at 1 retailer

Walmart

About this product

Snack · Frozen, Piece

Flavor
SavorySaltyButtery
Texture
CrispyCreamy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go