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    By Scott Adams •

    Is Bud Light Seltzer Gluten-Free?

    Reviewed and edited by a celiac disease expert.

    Wondering if Bud Light Seltzer is gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? Look no further.

    Is Bud Light Seltzer Gluten-Free? - Image: CC BY-SA 2.0--gamillos
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    Celiac.com 03/17/2021 - According to Wikipedia, "Hard seltzer, spiked seltzer or hard sparkling alcohol water is a type of highball drink containing carbonated water, alcohol, and often fruit flavoring. In the US the alcohol is usually made by fermenting cane sugar; sometimes malted barley is used."

    We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about alcoholic hard seltzers. Specifically, is Bud Light Seltzer gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease?  

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     The short answer to the question is that Bud Light Seltzer is gluten-free. According to the Walmart website, all Bud Light Seltzer "gluten free alcohol drinks have a 5% ABV and are made with no artificial flavors." 

    The glutenbee.com website confirms that Bud Light Seltzers are gluten-free.

    Gluten-Free Bud Light Seltzer comes in the following styles and flavors:

    Bud Light Seltzer

    • Black Cherry Bud Light Seltzer
    • Strawberry Bud Light Seltzer
    • Lemon Lime Bud Light Seltzer
    • Mango Bud Light Seltzer

    Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade

    • Original Lemonade
    • Strawberry Lemonade
    • Black Cherry Lemonade
    • Peach Lemonade

    Bud Light Platinum Seltzer

    • Bud Light Platinum Original
    • Bud Light Platinum Blood Orange
    • Bud Light Platinum Citrus
    • Bud Light Platinum Wild Berry

    Bud Light Seltzer Iced Tea

    • Bud Light Seltzer Iced Tea Raspberry

    Bud Light Seltzer Out of Office

    • Classic Lime Margarita
    • Mango Mai Tai
    • Strawberry Daquiri
    • Watermelon Mojito

    WARNING: Bud Light Seltzer sold in Canada contains malt and is NOT gluten free. 


     


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    HeyDuhh

    Hi Scott,

    I was just curious as you posted an article that in Canada, the Bud Light Seltzers were not gluten free and actually has malt in it. I was curious where you found this information as I recently bought a few from the LCBO and it has no mention whatsoever.

    Ingredients: Carbonated water, Vodka, Cane sugar, Natural flavour, Citric acid.

    As I know in Canada they must disclose any ingredients that contain allergens. I don't know if this has changed since your article, but was curious.

    Thanks,

    Stephen.

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    Scott Adams

    This is the source which indicated that in Canada, Bud Light Selzer may contain malt. We included this info in our article as a precaution:
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    HeyDuhh
    2 minutes ago, Scott Adams said:

    This is the source which indicated that in Canada, Bud Light Selzer may contain malt. We included this info in our article as a precaution:
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    Thanks Scott.

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    HeyDuhh
    19 hours ago, Scott Adams said:

    This is the source which indicated that in Canada, Bud Light Selzer may contain malt. We included this info in our article as a precaution:
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    Hi Scott,

    I reached out to Bud Light Canada directly and it looks like the Seltzers in Ontario are Gluten Free!

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    Scott Adams

    Nice, and their reply gives us a bit more info about this. 

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    I don't know if this is a recent development but current Bud Light Seltzer cans in the US list malted rice as an ingredient.

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    1 hour ago, Guest ryrishguy said:

    I don't know if this is a recent development but current Bud Light Seltzer cans in the US list malted rice as an ingredient.

    As long as its not malted wheat, barley or rye that should not be a concern for people with gluten intolerance. Malting is a process that any cereal grain can be subjected to.

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    Malted rice is simply sprouted rice, which is usually roasted after it is sprouted, so it would be gluten-free.

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