Is Young Poong Yopokki Sweet & Spicy Topokki (Rice Cake) 140g Gluten Free?


Ingredients
Rice Cakes [Rice(70.79%), Refine Salt, Acidity Regulator(E330), Grain Alcohol], Sauce [Tomato Ketchup, Water, Sugar, Corn Starch Syrup Red Pepper Paste {Starch Syrup, Wheat Flour, Water Red Pepper Seasoning, Defatted Soybean Powder Salt, Wheat , Rice Powder, Grain Alcohol, Monosodium L-glutamate(E621), Rice Seeds}, Fructose, Seasoning Complex{Salt, Monosodium L-Glutamate(E621), Sugar Starch, Garlic Flavour Powder, Onion Flavour Powder Caramel Colour(E150a), Pepper Powder, Garlic Concentrate, Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotide(E635), Onion Concentrate}, Apple Purée, Onion, Refined Rice Wine{Water, Rice, Grain Alcohol, Fructose, Starch Syrup, Lactic Acid(E270), Yeast, Rice Seeds}, Grain Alcohol, Garlic, Red Pepper Powder, Salt, Blended Oil (Red Pepper Oil, Corn Oil), Lemon Extract, Oleoresin Paprika(E160c), Acidity Regulator{E501(i), E500(I), E339(ii), E450(iii)}, Flavor Enhancer(E635), Black Pepper Powder, Xanthan Gum(E415)]
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.


