Is WHOOPIE PIES, CHOCOLATE CAKE VANILLA FROSTING Gluten Free?


Ingredients
GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE: FILTERED WATER, GLUTEN FREE FLOUR (GARBANZO BEAN FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA FLOUR, WHITE SORGHUM FLOUR, FAVA BEAN FLOUR), CANE SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA OIL, SAFFLOWER OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, MOLASSES), COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), NATURAL COCOA POWDER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, POTATO STARCH, BAKING POWDER (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH), TAPIOCA STARCH, PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, BAKING SODA, XANTHAN GUM, SEA SALT. GLUTEN FREE VANILLA FROSTING: POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), PALM OIL, FILTERED WATER, ENRICHED ORGANIC RICE BEVERAGE (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC BROWN RICE {PARTIALLY MILLED}, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED SAFFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA OIL, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SEA SALT, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2, VITAMIN B12), PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, SEA SALT.
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.