Starbucks
www.starbucks.com
Last verified 12/08
1-800-23-LATTE, Ext. 0
The following information was given by a Customer Service Department
representative for Starbucks via telephone in December 2008u. They require you to call to receive
information
about their gluten-free menu items, rather than email.
The following ingredients are not GF -
Chips -
Java Chip, Chocolate Chip, International Beverage Chip, Universal Chip
Toppings - Graham Crunch, Pie Crust, Shortbread Cookie Topping, Cinnamon Dulce*
Syrups - Dulce de Leche, Shortbread
Malt
Vanilla Bean Powder
*Starbucks' Cinnamon Powder is gluten-free. The Cinnamon Dulce, however has a "wheat component" which is "denatured" to remove the gluten protein. They recommend that those who are extremely sensitive not risk consuming it.
Any drink containing any of the above ingredients is not considered gluten-free. The Eggnog drink is also not considered gluten-free.
All beverages that do not contain the above ingredients are considered gluten free. The representive did mention that the Peppermint Curls and Crystlized Ginger Topping are GF.
Note: Although Starbucks routinely rinses pitchers after each drink is made, the customer service representative said gluten-free customers can request that the pitcher go through a sanitizer before their drink is made.
This GF treat was discontinued in July, 2009.
"I just learned that the cinnamon sugar topping used at Starbucks is not gluten free. They have added flour to avoid clumping. If you visit Starbucks you will definitely want to avoid the cinnamon sugar topping used on their holiday specials."
Shari Johns,
co-chair CSA Chapter #14
"This explains why I had a bunch of canker sores awhile back, after trying a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. No wonder they taste so good!
I would recommend, however, for the workers to clean out the Frappuccino blenders/cups/etc. because if they used a gluten flavor ahead of you, it's more than likely contaminated. Here in Casper, they rinse them out, but don't use soap, that I have noticed. Also, when I asked about the regular Chocolate Chip flavor at the store, the girl went back and grabbed a bag of chocolate chips - wheat flour was an ingredient. I don't know about you all, but the chocolate chips I buy at Wal-Mart do not contain gluten - why do the Starbucks ones have to? My husband said that flavor is delicious."
Kelli from Casper, WY to the SillyYaks site 3/13/07
