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    DiGiorno Debuts Gluten-Free Frozen Pizza

    Reviewed and edited by a celiac disease expert.

    Gluten-free frozen pizza just got a bit easier and more delicious as DiGiorno debuts their latest pizzas.

    DiGiorno Debuts Gluten-Free Frozen Pizza - Image: DiGiorno
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    06/20/2024 - Update: DiGiorno Gluten Free Pizza was reformulated, and is now 100% gluten AND wheat-free. Gluten-free wheat starch is no longer used in the product, and I can say that the new forumula tastes outstanding! This excellent gluten-free pizza is widely available, and I get it at Target.

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    Celiac.com 04/19/2021 (Updated 05/08/2021) - Warning: DiGiorno "Gluten-Free" Pizza contains wheat starch that, according to the box: "...has been processed to allow this food to meet the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for gluten-free foods." Celiac.com is now looking into the possibility that the labeling regulations in the USA may have changed, as products that contain wheat, even if it has been rendered gluten-free to below 20ppm, have not been allowed to use "gluten-free" on their labels. We will post a follow up article shortly.

    Here are the ingredients:

    INGREDIENTS: Water, Wheat Starch*, low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese (cultured part-skim milk, salt, enzymes), tomato paste, Parmesan, Asiago and Romano cheese blend (cultured part-skim cow's milk, salt, enzymes), 2% or less of vegetable oil (soybean oil and/or corn oil), modified rice starch, sugar, salt, psyllium fiber, spices, dried garlic.
    CONTAINS: WHEAT*, MILK.

    *The wheat starch has been processed to allow this food to meet the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for gluten-free foods.

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE:

    Great news for gluten-free pizza lovers, especially for any DiGiorno fans who miss their favorite frozen pizza since going gluten-free.

    DiGiorno is shaking up the frozen pizza game with their new Gluten Free Pizza. Available in Pepperoni and Four Cheese flavors, and certified gluten-free, both pizzas feature DiGiorno‘s thick, hand-tossed crust and 100 percent real cheese. 

    The pepperoni is made with a blend of pork, chicken and beef, while the four cheese blend features mozzarella, parmesan, asiago and romano cheeses.

    Gluten Free DiGiorno Pizzas are currently available at select Target stores nationwide at a suggested retail price of $9.99 each. DiGiorno does plan to offer their gluten-free pizzas at a numerous other national retailers later this year.

    Do you have a favorite pizza you dream would offer a gluten-free version?  Do you already have a favorite gluten-free frozen pizza? Share your thoughts below.

    Read more: chewboom.com



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    Guest Kara

    This is NOT Gluten Free and is 100% mislabeled! DO NOT BUY if you cannot eat gluten. I had the most horrible symptoms after consuming this pizza! I repeat, do not buy this pizza if you have celiac/gluten allergy or gluten intolerance! 

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    8 minutes ago, Guest Kara said:

    This is NOT Gluten Free and is 100% mislabeled! DO NOT BUY if you cannot eat gluten. I had the most horrible symptoms after consuming this pizza! I repeat, do not buy this pizza if you have celiac/gluten allergy or gluten intolerance! 

    The wheat starch has been treated to remove most of the gluten protein component. As long as it meets the FDA standard of <20ppm of gluten it qualifies to be labeled "gluten free". However, some people with celiac disease/gluten intolerance are more sensitive than most and will have a reaction to products that meet the 20ppm standard but still contain traces of gluten. So, your argument is not with DiGiorno but with the FDA. I am sure that many or most celiacs/gluten intolerant people could consume this product without issue. But of course, on this forum we are much more likely to hear from those who did have a reaction.

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    Scott Adams

    My daughter loves this pizza, and is also gluten-free, and she has zero issues, however, one of my three Nima gluten sensor tests I ran on the crust did end up positive, meaning that the batch tested was over the limit. This does make me wonder whether or not they have their wheat starch act together enough for prime time. If I eat this pizza I take GliaxinX (a sponsor here) just in case, and I haven't had issues when I've done this. It is really good pizza that tasted more like the real thing, but I go with other brands now due to my Nima test results.

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    I had a serious gluten reaction after eating Digiorno Gluten Free Pizza. I know I'm super sensitive to gluten, so it may be safe for others, but no for me.

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