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Problems With Coke?


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bearodilla Rookie

I have been gluten-free for about a year and only had a couple of glutenings, however in the past it was easy to pinpoint and I only had intestinal symptoms but a few weeks ago I started drinking Coke a few days a week and now I have DH on my hand? I have been through my house and written down my diet the only change is the coke but I haven't had a problem with it or caramel coloring in the past. Has this happened to anybody else?


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I have had no problem with coke or pepsi.

Viola 1 Rookie
I have been gluten-free for about a year and only had a couple of glutenings, however in the past it was easy to pinpoint and I only had intestinal symptoms but a few weeks ago I started drinking Coke a few days a week and now I have DH on my hand? I have been through my house and written down my diet the only change is the coke but I haven't had a problem with it or caramel coloring in the past. Has this happened to anybody else?

Some of us, including myself have a problem with Caramel colouring. I get gluten like reactions. I just stick with drinking the non-coloured pops like 7-up and ginger ale.

Kaycee Collaborator
Some of us, including myself have a problem with Caramel colouring. I get gluten like reactions. I just stick with drinking the non-coloured pops like 7-up and ginger ale.

Bearodilla, like Viola, I do have problems with coke. I know it is gluten free and all that, but then I have problems with caramel colouring. So if anything on a lable shows up as 150, I avoid it like the plague. They make me crook. So I just settle with 7-up lemonade and gingerale, even the diet ranges are okay for me. I thought for a long time it was just me, but I know it is not, but I get strange looks from people for mentioning it. Thanks Viola, I feel normal now.

Cathy

ravenwoodglass Mentor

You are not experiencing a 'gluten like' reaction it is a gluten reaction. Coke uses the codex standards for gluten free. I also react to it. I have a zero tolerance for gluten and avoid their products.

Aerin328 Apprentice

Could also be the caffeine - I know a couple celiacs who can't take caffeine in any form b/c it irritates their stomach. This probably isn't true for most but just a thought.

NoahBunny Newbie

I don't have a problem with coke or pepsi *EXCEPT* the fruit flavored pepsi one (diet pepsi w/lime/cherry/etc.) Strangely Pepsi Jazz is fine. I've never figured out what it is exactly that reacts with me in it, but it reallys screws me over bigtime.


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I don't have a problem with Diet Coke but I do have a big problem with the sweetened kind. The High Fructose Corn Syrup tears me up. I get cramps and diarrhea every time I drink one. I hated having to give it up because I love Coke.

lovegrov Collaborator
You are not experiencing a 'gluten like' reaction it is a gluten reaction. Coke uses the codex standards for gluten free. I also react to it. I have a zero tolerance for gluten and avoid their products.

Here's what Coke says:

Coca-Cola Company (www.cocacola.com)

We are able to confirm that Coca-Cola classic, caffeine free Coca-Cola classic, Coca-Cola C2, Coca-Cola with Lime, Coca-Cola Zero, diet Barq's Red Creme Soda, Diet Coke, Diet Coke with Lime, caffeine free Diet Coke, Diet Coke Sweetened with Splenda, Sprite, Diet Sprite Zero, vanilla Coke, diet Coke vanilla, cherry Coke, Fresca, DASANI with Lemon, Minute Maid Light Lemonade, and our 100% juice products (without added ingredients) are gluten free. Additionally, we can tell you that all of our other products meet Codex's definition of gluten-free, which is currently less than 200 ppm (parts per million) (0.02%) gluten.

In other words, the list of drinks above is completely gluten-free -- not just Codex standard -- but devoid of gluten.

The other drinks are also very likely gluten-free but Coke won't say that because they don't make all the ingredients. The Codex part is their version of the CYA statement.

richard

Gwendolyn Newbie

To be honest, sodas aren't good for you and should just be avoided. Of course telling that to an avid soda drinker is like telling a heavy smoker to quit. They get defensive! :P

I used to be a soda junkie. I also used to weigh 310 pounds. I dropped soda and the weight started to drop too. My skin is healthier and I don't look my age and I feel better now that I am avoiding all that sugar and getting better hydration. I drink my water and I eat as healthy as I can while avoiding gluten, corn, eggs and nightshades. I miss rootbeer sometimes or a nice big soda at the movies, but I found that sticking to water is the better and healthier choice!

CJmcderm Newbie

I have not tried Coke, but drink Pepsi occassionally. I have found if I drink in moderation - i.e. not more than 2 cans per week. I am fine with no reactions. However I have had 1 can two days in a row and my body can't handle it. I'm sick then for days. I do believe it's a combination of a build up of the carmel coloring and what your specific tolerance can handle.

Kaycee Collaborator
Could also be the caffeine - I know a couple celiacs who can't take caffeine in any form b/c it irritates their stomach. This probably isn't true for most but just a thought.

Thanks for that, but for me it is not the caffeine, I can drink a cup just before bed and sleep. Why couldn't we be all the same and react the same way with everything, but then that would make for boring reading.

Cathy

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I've read that high fructose corn syrup really bothers a lot of people.

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