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[jknnej]

I thank my lucky stars for this board every day...
Does anyone know if Jamba Juice smoothies are gluten-free?
How about Starbucks? Regular/decaf coffee are gluten-free, right? What a about a nonfat vanilla latte?
I'm going out today and will come across these places...need to know if it's OK to get something!

[KaitiUSA]

I just called Starbucks less then 5 minutes ago...all of their beverages are gluten free except the Java Chip(the chocolate chips are not gluten-free) also the fappuccinos with the brownies are not gluten-free(obviously) he said most of those are discontinued but that if they still have them in some locations they are not gluten-free. All of their pastries are obviously not gluten free. I love their drinks though!!!!!!

[jknnej]

Cool, thanks! Anyone know about Jamba Juice? I'm going to try to call but it is a Saturday...

[KaitiUSA]

Yep this is from their site

Does Jamba Juice offer gluten-free products?
Yep! All smoothies EXCEPT Jamba PowerBoost and Coldbuster® are gluten-free. With the exception of wheatgrass and the Vibrant C Blend (the boost includes gluten), all fresh juices, juice blends, fruit, and frozen dairy products are also gluten-free. The Protein, Burner, Femme, Performance and Vita Boosts are gluten-free. Jamba’s Baked goods are NOT gluten-free.

[jknnej]

Wow! thanks..I just went to their site, too, but didn't find that...where on earth was I looking? thank you!!!!!!

[KaitiUSA]

It's under the FAQ...I typed in are Jamba Juices gluten free in my search and it sent me to their FAQ page...now you know that you can have some of these wonderful drinks

[jknnej]

Thanks; you're awesome!!!

[flagbabyds]

Just make sure they clean out the blender, because peoiple before me get protein boosters, and once they didn't wash it out they just poured it and rinsed once, I got really sick then.

[Thomas]

I would suggest not taking any type of protien or powders. I've noticed they use the same scoop/spoon when picking the powders. Just a suggestion.

[jknnej]

I didn't think of the scoop issue; thanks for that tip!
According to their website, all but two of their boosts are in fact gluten-free. Only the Vibrant C blend and one other have gluten; the protein is gluten-free.
I had the protein last week in my smoothie and I feel fine.
But, if they mix the blender/scooper that could be a problem. I always ask them to make sure to clean the blender but I didn't think about the scoop...needless to say I might just stay away from the powders altogether.
I also noticed at one jamba juice the smoothies were all lined up directly underneath the powders, which were spilling quite a bit. Also, the employees were grabbing scoops and putting in in blenders, letting some of the contents fall into the freezer onto the sorbets and yogurts..that scared me a bit as well!!!

[NicoleNYC]

It's a year later and I've just gotten off the phone with Starbucks. Starbucks recommends us to stay away from products with chocolate in it. There is no gluten in the chocolate but it comes from a factory that has wheat in it.

Nicole

[Moongirl]

It's a year later and I've just gotten off the phone with Starbucks. Starbucks recommends us to stay away from products with chocolate in it. There is no gluten in the chocolate but it comes from a factory that has wheat in it.

Nicole

On the starbucks issue, i didnt see this mentioned but they also have a malt frap that we need to stay away from, and always always ask them to clean out their blenders as well. Sometimes they just do a quick rinse, which doesnt get the residue off enough...but i love all their other drinks.

Nicole-
is it the chocolate in general or certain drinks, cause i know they have like a mocha frap and white chocolate mocha.....?

[NicoleNYC]

I gave up coffee in September so I don't make frequent trips to SB. Although I had a huge craving for a Cafe Mocha so I called the 1800 number..... The guy was super helpful and said everything was gluten-free but to stay away from everything that has chocolate. I asked if this included Cafe Mocha and he said yes. That being said, I'm assuming Mocha overall should be restricted.

He did point out that there is no gluten in the chocolate itself but the chocolate is made in a factory that handles wheat products. It's up to you to if you want to risk the whole contamination thing.

[fanny]

Hi I was just diagnosed with celiac last week and it’s been very hard for me. My birthday is coming soon in May and I always have a birthday cake. Now that I have to stay in a gluten free diet I’m sad to thinking that I might not have a cake this year. Does anyone can recommend where to buy a birthday cake in NYC or a good recipe?thanks

[penguin]

Hi I was just diagnosed with celiac last week and it’s been very hard for me. My birthday is coming soon in May and I always have a birthday cake. Now that I have to stay in a gluten free diet I’m sad to thinking that I might not have a cake this year. Does anyone can recommend where to buy a birthday cake in NYC or a good recipe?thanks

Aww...you can still have cake! In NYC, you're in the perfect spot! If you can't find it in New York, where CAN you find it?

There's a place called Babycakes in Manhattan, which I hear is good, though I've never been. http://www.babycakesnyc.com/

Or you can make one with a mix, like Namaste or Pamela's! Most pillsbury frostings are gluten-free, just read the label. Welcome to the board!!!