Is Want Want Seaweed Rice Crackers Gluten Free?


Ingredients
RICE (60%), PALM OIL (ANTIOXIDANT (319)), SUGAR, GLUTINOUS RICE POWDER, POTATO STARCH, SOY SAUCE (SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SALT, WATER), BONITO SEASONING [WATER, BONITO (FISH), SALT, SUGAR, HYDROLYZED SOYBEAN PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED FISH PROTEIN, FLAVOUR ENHANCERS (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (621), DISODIUM 5'-INOSINATE (631), DISODIUM 5'-GUANYLATE (627), THICKENER (415), MIRIN (STICKY RICE, FERMENTED RICE, WATER), MALTOSE SYRUP, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SALT, DEFATTED SOY, WHEAT), VINEGAR (WATER, RICE, ACIDITY REGULATOR (260)), SEAWEED (1%), CONCENTRATED SEAFOOD EXTRACT [FISH, SALT, FLAVOUR ENHANCERS (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE/621, DISODIUM 5'-INOSINATE (631), DISODIUM 5'-GUANYLATE (627), ANTICAKING AGENT (551)], YEAST EXTRACT, THICKENER (1440), SALT, EMULSIFIER (466). CONTAINS SOYBEAN, WHEAT AND FISH.
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.


