Yes, Venchi crafts gluten-free chocolate. However, the answer to whether all chocolate is gluten-free is more complex. Please read our blog and discover why some chocolate is gluten-free and some are not.
What is gluten?
The awareness about gluten only grows and grows. What is gluten? It is a naturally occurring protein that is most commonly found in wheat, rye and barley.
Many consumers are choosing to cut out gluten entirely or at least reduce it from their diets whether they have Celiac disease or have difficulty digesting the protein.
Is cocoa gluten-free?
The basis of every chocolate recipe is cocoa, which is grown on the cacao tree. The good news is that cocoa is naturally gluten-free. The chocolate delicacies produced by Venchi are all crafted from cocoa.
That is why most cocoa powders and hot chocolate if made from pure cocoa, are inherently free from gluten. Begin brewing the kettle. The wholesome embrace of hot chocolate can continue to be savoured for winter evenings, even for those wishing to avoid gluten.
If you have severe reactions to gluten, always check the ingredients before consuming any chocolate. The safest option is to choose gluten-free certified products.