Saranac Root Beer?

[CantEvenEatRice]

Does anyone know if Saranac Root Beer is gluten free? I cannot find any info on the web and the Contact info on Saranac's webpage is not working. Thank you!

[SharpieSara]

No it is not. I just called the brewery and it does contain gleutin. 

[Victoria1234]

Filtered Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate(Preserves Freshness), Natural & Artificial Flavors, Aspartame, Citric Acid, Gum Arabic and Modified Food Starch.

not sure which part is gluten? 

[cyclinglady]

49 minutes ago, Victoria1234 said:

Filtered Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate(Preserves Freshness), Natural & Artificial Flavors, Aspartame, Citric Acid, Gum Arabic and Modified Food Starch.

not sure which part is gluten? 

Just looking at the site indicates this company brews beer.  Perhaps, the soft drinks are bottled on the same line as their beers.  Might be a reason for the company to say this root beer is not gluten free.  

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[Victoria1234]

How would the label have indicated that gluten is included in this product?  I would have read the label and happily bought it as I do with most food.

[cyclinglady]

6 minutes ago, Victoria1234 said:

How would the label have indicated that gluten is included in this product?  I would have read the label and happily bought it as I do with most food.

You are right, the label does not disclose any gluten ingredients.  I tend to stick with foods that are labeled gluten free (just lazy).  When I do buy foods that are not labeled gluten free, I think about the manufacturer and would the product be manufactured on shared lines, etc.  I am pretty careful because a glutening for me tends to last for months (as documented by my GI).  I wish I were less sensitive, but that is the way it is.