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newg Apprentice

Hello to all :) I just wanted to be on the safe side before I go here. I think it is safe. Does anyone know for sure? Thanks


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i'm pretty sure jamba is safe. i've had a few myself, and not reacted. don't know about the mixins though.

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I've been there once and didn't have a problem. I was afraid of the "mix-ins", but the girl behind the counter had a book of ingredients and she read them to me for the vitamin thingy I had added. If in doubt, you don't have to get anything mixed in.

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Hello to all :) I just wanted to be on the safe side before I go here. I think it is safe. Does anyone know for sure? Thanks

Make sure you don't get any "boosts". The last time I checked with them, they told me that they have oat bran in them. Send the company an email, they have a list of gluten-free stuff.

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amber-rose Contributor

I emailed them asking if any of their products including boosts had gluten, so hopefully I'll get a response soon. I'll post it here once I do get a reply. :)

amber-rose Contributor

Here's the response I got.

Hello Amber,

Thank you for taking the time to contact us. Here you go! None of our

sherbets, frozen yogurt, sorbet, fruits or juice concentrates has gluten as an

ingredient. However, our enlightened base does contain gluten. There is either

wheat bran or oat fiber in the following boosts: Fiber Boost, Power Boost,

Immunity Boost, Vita Boost, and Energy Boost. Therefore, you can still enjoy

the smoothies, but skip the above listed boosts as well as any of the

enlightened line of smoothies.

There is also a Nutritional Analysis Guide located in the lobby of each store

that lists ingredients in detail.

Don't hesitate to contact me directly if you need anything else.

Cordially,

Barbara Bense

Customer Service

Jamba Juice Company

1700 17th Street

San Francisco, Ca 94103-5136

800.545.9972

"We aspire to deliver the perfect Jamba Experience to each and every Customer,

each and every time!"

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