Is WHITE CHICKEN, TERIYAKI Gluten Free?


Ingredients
WATER, COOKED CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SEASONING [CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, VINEGAR POWDER {MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN AND TAPIOCA STARCH, DRIED VINEGAR}, BROWN SUGAR, SALT, DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CHICKEN TYPE FLAVOR {HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DISODIUM INOSINATE & DISODIUM GUANYLATE}], SODIUM PHOSPHATES), RICE, BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, CANE SYRUPS), BROCCOLI, SOY SAUCE (SOYBEANS, SALT, WHEAT), VINEGAR, PINEAPPLE JUICE, RED PEPPER, STARCH, GINGER, GARLIC, SESAME OIL, CHICKEN BASE (SALT, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CHICKEN FAT, DRIED SWEET WHEY, CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, AND LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: ONION POWDER, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, TORULA YEAST, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SPICE AND COLORING, NATURAL FLAVORINGS AND COLORING, GARLIC POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR), CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM, CRUSHED RED PEPPER.
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.


