Is Whittaker's Artisan Squares Selection 18 Assorted Chocolate Squares 189g Gluten Free?


Ingredients
White Chocolate (Sugar, Pure Cocoa Butter<sup>*</sup> (28%), Buttermilk Powder<sup>*</sup> (15%), NZ Milk Powder (15%), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Cocoa Mass, Natural Flavours , Vanilla Flavour), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Solids<sup>*</sup> (33%) (Pure Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass), NZ Milk Powder<sup>*</sup> (30%), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Vanilla Flavour), Salted Caramel Pieces (10%) (Sugar, Glucose, Salt, Clarified Butter<sup>1</sup>, Water, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Natural Flavour, Natural Colour (150a)), Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Solids<sup>*</sup> (62%) (Cocoa Mass, Pure Cocoa Butter), Sugar, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Vanilla Flavour), Saffron Salted Caramel Pieces (12%) (Sugar, Glucose, Saffron Infused Salt, Clarified Butter<sup>1</sup>, Water, Colour (160a), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Natural Flavour), Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Solids<sup>*</sup> (50%) (Cocoa Mass, Pure Cocoa Butter), Sugar, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Vanilla Flavour), Supreme Coffee (8%), Pure Cocoa Butter, Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Solids<sup>*</sup> (50%) (Cocoa Mass, Pure Cocoa Butter), Sugar, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Natural Flavour, Vanilla Flavour), Roasted Almonds (5%), Freeze Dried Plum Pieces (1.5%), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Solids<sup>*</sup> (33%) (Pure Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass), NZ Milk Powder<sup>*</sup> (30%), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Vanilla Flavour, Natural Flavour), Pear & Honey Pieces (10%) (Pear Puree (33%), Concentrated Apple Puree, Invert Sugar, Sugar, Humectant (Glycerol), Manuka Honey (2.5%), Wheat Fibre, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Natural Flavour, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid))
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.


