Cigars

[brian weinstein]

i have a question i called 3 cigar manufacturers alec bradley, olivia and camacho to ask if any of their cigars are gluten free?  camacho told me that their cigars are made with pectin does that mean they are gluten free?  does anyone know the correct answer please let me know.

[trents]

Welcome to the forum, @brian weinstein!

Gluten is a protein found in wheat barley and rye kernels.

Pectin is a polysaccharide (a very complex sugar) found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables. It is most commonly used as a thickening agent in food products, particularly jellies.

So, pectin is naturally gluten free. That is not to the same as saying the cigar is gluten free. 

Personally, I am reluctant to text you. I think most of us would feel the same way. Too many people already have access to our cell phone numbers.

[brian weinstein]

yes i understand that pectin is gluten free ty.  i want to know if any cigars are gluten free its a simple question

[trents]

I think the best you will be able to do is to find out if gluten, or at least wheat, barley or rye is an intentional ingredient in a smoke product and only the manufacturer can answer that question. Since smokes are regulated by the AFT and not the FDA, allergens are not required to be declared in the labeling.