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Celiac.com 11/09/2023 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot recently is about beverages. Specifically, is Natural Light Seltzer gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? Natural Light Seltzers are made with a blend of sparkling water, alcohol, and natural fruit flavors. The short answer is that Natural Light Seltzers are made with barley malt and considered gluten-reduced, not gluten-free. Once known for its cheap beer, Natural Light, aka "Natty Light," Anheuser-Busch has entered the hard-seltzer game with new Natural Light Seltzer beverages. So, a "light" seltzer is also a hard seltzer in this case. Natural Light Seltzers are available in three hard seltzer flavors, Aloha Beaches combining mango and peach; Catalina Lime Mixer featuring black cherry and lime flavors, and House Rules, a strawberry kiwi blend. Natural Light Seltzers are also available in four sour flavors: Sour Lemon Seltzer; Sour Apple Seltzer; Sour Watermelon Seltzer; and Sour Blue Raspberry Seltzer. All are sold nationwide in 12 packs, 24 packs, and 25-ounce single cans, with 6% ABV. According to Ricardo Marques, vice president of Core and Value Brands at Anheuser-Busch, “The seltzer category is booming. It’s part of a larger shift in consumption across America and we believe it has tremendous staying power.” “We know plenty of Natty Light drinkers are also trying seltzer, so we want to meet that demand by bringing the fun of Natty into that space with an affordable price offering that fits their lifestyle," he added. Natural Light Seltzer flavors Aloha Beaches Catalina Lime Mixer House Rules Sour Lemon Seltzer Sour Apple Seltzer Sour Watermelon Seltzer Sour Blue Raspberry Seltzer So remember, while Natural Light Seltzer is NOT gluten-free, due to barley malt as an ingredient, it is considered "gluten-reduced" to below 20ppm. Still, anyone with celiac disease should use caution with this product. NOTE: Natural Light's Saturday's is a Strawberry Lemonade mixed with beer, and is definitely NOT gluten-free, so be careful! Meanwhile, Anheuser-Busch's other seltzer brand, Bud Light Seltzer is gluten-free. Also, here's a list of other alcoholic hard seltzers made without gluten ingredients.

Celiac.com 11/01/2023 - 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 beverages. Specifically, which brands of flavored sparkling water are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is that most, if not all, flavored sparkling water will be naturally gluten-free, unless some gluten ingredient is added during processing. Natural and flavored sparkling and seltzer waters are a popular category of beverages, and there are literally dozens of brands to the market. When we talk about these products, we mostly mean sparkling water, with or without natural or artificial flavors, usually with little or no sugar, or sweeteners, and with no alcohol. The short answer to this question is that it depends on the specific brand of flavored sparkling water. While most all sparkling water is naturally gluten-free, some brands may contain gluten ingredients. Look for brands that are labeled gluten-free, or contain real fruit flavors, and no gluten ingredients. Check labels for gluten ingredients, and allergens, and choose carefully. Top brands of gluten-free natural sparkling water and seltzer include: AHA AHA Natural Sparkling Water is gluten-free. Blackberry + Lemon Blueberry + Pomegranate Lime + Watermelon Orange + Grapefruit Peach + Honey Pineapple + Passionfruit Calistoga All Calistoga naturally flavored sparkling waters are gluten-free. Lemon Lime Mandarin Orange Orange Crystal Geyser All Crystal Geyser naturally flavored sparkling waters are gluten-free. Lemon Lime Orange Mixed Berry Good & Gather Good & Gather Sparkling Water is gluten-free. Pomegranate Dragon Fruit Sparkling Water Cranberry Citrus Sparkling Water Ginger Peach Sparkling Water Raspberry Hibiscus Sparkling Water Cucumber Mint Sparkling Water Coconut Pineapple Sparkling Water Blackberry Mandarin Sparkling Water with Caffeine Sparkling Honey Apple Blackberry + Lemon Cherry Cola Peach + Honey Peach Bellini Unsweetened Sparkling Water Blueberry + Pomegranate Pineapple + Passionfruit Yuzu Mandarin Watermelon Lime Hal's Hal's New York Seltzer Water is naturally gluten-free. Blackberry Black Cherry Fruit Punch Grapefruit Lemon Lime Mango Original Vanilla Creme Watermelon LaCroix La Croix naturally flavored sparkling waters are gluten-free. Apricot Beach Plum Berry Black Razzberry Cerise Limón Cherry Blossom Coconut Guava São Paulo Hi-Biscus! Keylime Kiwi Sandía Lacola Lemon Lime Limoncello Mango Melón Pomelo Mojito Múre Pepino Orange Pamplemousse Passionfruit Pastèque Peach-Pear Piña Fraise Pomme Bayá Pure Razz-Cranberry Tangerine Perrier Perrier isn't the oldest sparkling water, but it's the one that started the bottled water craze in America. Now in cans, it's gluten-free. Lime L'Orange Pineapple Pink Grapefruit Peach Strawberry Polar Polar flavored seltzer waters are free of any gluten and can be enjoyed by those with celiac disease. Black Cherry Blueberry Lemonade Cranberry Clementine Cranberry Lime Georgia Peach Ginger Lime Mule Lemon Lime Mandarin Orange Vanilla Original Pineapple Pomelo Pink Apple & Lemon Pomegranate Raspberry Lime Ruby Red Grapefruit Strawberry Watermelon Toasted Coconut Triple Berry Vanilla San Pellegrino Like their plain waters, flavored San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water is naturally gluten-free. S.Pellegrino Essenza Blood Orange & Black Raspberry S.Pellegrino Essenza Dark Morello Cherry & Pomegranate S.Pellegrino Essenza Lemon & Lemon Zest S.Pellegrino Essenza Peach & Orange Melon S.Pellegrino Essenza Peach and Orange Melon thumb S.Pellegrino Essenza Pink Grapefruit & Citrus Blend S.Pellegrino Essenza Tangerine & Wild Strawberry Spindrift Spindrift sparkling water is made with just carbonated water and real squeezed fruit. Spindrift Blood Orange Tangerine Spindrift Cranberry Raspberry Spindrift Grapefruit Spindrift Half Tea & Half Lemon Spindrift Lemon Spindrift Lemon Limeade Spindrift Lime Spindrift Mango Orange Spindrift Mint Black Tea Spindrift Mint Green Tea Spindrift Nojito Spindrift Peach Strawberry Spindrift Pineapple Spindrift Pink Lemonade Spindrift Raspberry Lime Spindrift Spiced Apple Cider Spindrift Strawberry Lemonade Topo Chico Topo Chico plain and flavored sparkling waters are naturally gluten-free. Topo Chico Mineral Water Topo Chico Mineral Water Twist of Lime Topo Chico Mineral Water Twist of Grapefruit Topo Chico Mineral Water Twist of Tangerine Topo Chico Sabores Tangerine with Ginger Extract Topo Chico Sabores Blueberry with Hibiscus Extract Topo Chico Sabores Lime with Mint Extract Waterloo Waterloo Sparkling Fruit Flavored Water is naturally gluten-free. Spiced Apple Black Cherry Blackberry Lemonade Cherry Limeade Cranberry Ginger Citrus Twist Grape Lemon-Lime Orange Vanilla Peach Pineapple Strawberry Summer Berry Watermelon As always, read labels, and avoid gluten ingredients. Did we miss a favorite brand of sparkling water? Share in the comments below.

Celiac.com 10/13/2023 - 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 seltzer. Specifically, what brands of alcoholic hard seltzer are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? That's a good question, because there are numerous brands of hard seltzer on the market. We did a similar article earlier, but the brand landscape is changing rapidly, so here are some recent additions. Gluten-Free Alcoholic Hard Seltzers Bud Light Seltzer Bud Light Seltzer is an easy drinking hard seltzer with a hint of delicious fruit flavor, at 5.0% ABV. Apple Slices Black Cherry Classic Hard Soda Mango Bud Light Platinum Seltzer Bud Light Platinum Original Bud Light Platinum Blood Orange Bud Light Platinum Citrus Bud Light Platinum Wild Berry Retro Tie Dye Tangerine Watermelon Good Boy Vodka Seltzer Made with handcrafted premium Good Boy vodka, and flavors of cranberry pineapple, strawberry hibiscus, peach mango and watermelon. Happy Hour Grapefruit Tequila Seltzer Happy Hour offers a refreshing taste of fizzy, fresh, tangy grapefruit with a hint of sweetness. A rose nose with a bittersweet, light and smooth finish. Real juice + real tequila, low carbs, all natural sugars, 99 calories. Happy Hour Passionfruit Tequila Seltzer Happy Hour offers a juicy, flavorful taste characterized with hints of tart and citrus notes that delivers a fizzy, sweet and slightly tangy finish. Real juice + real tequila, low carbs, all natural sugars, 99 calories and 5% alc/vol. Happy Hour Margarita Tequila Seltzer Happy Hour offers a balanced level of salt and sweet lime heightened by agave flavor for a smooth and refreshing finish accustomed from your favorite Margarita. Real juice + real tequila, low carbs, all natural sugars, 99 calories and 5% alc/vol. Happy Hour Sharp Lime Tequila Seltzer Happy Hour offers a smooth, crisp and fresh taste of salty citrus. A balance of sweet and simple with a bubbly fizz of lime. Real juice + real tequila, low carbs, all natural sugars, 99 calories and 5% alc/vol. Hornitos Pineapple Tequila Seltzer Hornitos offers a premium, bold seltzer made with real Plata tequila, natural flavors and no artificial sweeteners. Light and flavorful, the hints of pineapple and tequila make this perfect for any occasion. Hornitos Lime Tequila Seltzer Hornitos offers a premium, bold seltzer made with real Hornitos Plata tequila, natural flavors and no artificial sweeteners. The Light and sour lime with fresh agave is perfect for any occasion-6.5% ABV. Hornitos Tequila Seltzer Clasico Variety Pack Hornitos offers a premium, bold seltzer made with real Plata tequila, natural flavors, and no artificial sweeteners. Light and flavorful, these seltzers are perfect for any occasion. Now available in a variety pack with Lime, Pineapple, Mango, and Passionfruit-6.5% ABV. Hornitos Mango Tequila Seltzer Hornitos offers a premium, bold seltzer made with real Hornitos Plata tequila, natural flavors and no artificial sweeteners. Light and flavorful, the hints of mango and tequila make this perfect for any occasion-6.5% ABV. Hornitos and Passionfruit Ready to Drink Tequila Seltzer Hornitos offers a premium, bold seltzer made with real Plata tequila, natural flavors, and no artificial sweeteners. Light and flavorful, these seltzers are perfect for any occasion-6.5% ABV. Hornitos and Pineapple Ready to Drink Tequila Seltzer Hornitos offers a premium, bold seltzer made with real Plata tequila, natural flavors, and no artificial sweeteners. Light and flavorful, these seltzers are perfect for any occasion-6.5% ABV. Onda Tequila Seltzer Grapefruit Light and refreshing with just a hint of tequila. Each Onda 12 oz can is 5% ABV, 100 calories, zero sugar, zero carbs and naturally gluten free. Onda is made with blanco tequila from a woman-owned distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. Onda Tequila Seltzer Lime Light and refreshing with just a hint of tequila. Each 12 oz can is 5% ABV, 100 calories, zero sugar, zero carbs and naturally gluten free. Onda is made with blanco tequila from a woman-owned distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. Veil Summer Sparkler Seltzer Limited edition! Veil Summer Sparkler offers natural flavors of blue raspberry, cherries and lime for a balance of sweet and tart. Veil Fresh Lime Seltzer Veil Fresh Lime offers natural flavors of lime. Read about even more brands of alcoholic hard seltzer.

Celiac.com 03/30/2021 - 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 seltzer. Specifically, which brands of gluten-free seltzer are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? Alcoholic seltzers have become extremely popular, and there are literally dozens of brands on the market. 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." The key to the answer is to find brands that are naturally fermented, or contain distilled alcohol, and do not include malted barley. Read labels and choose carefully. These top brands of alcoholic seltzers are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease: Arctic Summer Spiked pineapple pomelo seltzer Spiked ruby red grapefruit seltzer Spiked raspberry lime seltzer Spiked black cherry seltzer Bodega Bay Hard Seltzer Apple Cherry Elderflower Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer Black Cherry Rosemary Grapefruit Pear Elderflower Cranberry Clementine Hibiscus Lemon Lime Prickly Pear Bold Rock Seltzer Berry Blackberry Hard Lemonade Seltzer Blood Orange Hard Lemonade Seltzer Cucumber Melon Grapefruit Original Hard Lemonade Seltzer Passion Fruit Strawberry Hard Lemonade Seltzer Briggs Hard Seltzer Grapefruit Pineapple Cranberry WARNING: Bud Light Seltzer sold in Canada contains malt and is NOT gluten free. 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 Cape Line Hard Strawberry Lemonade Margarita Blackberry Mojito Coors Hard Seltzer Black Cherry Grapefruit Lemon Lime Mango Corona Hard Seltzer Passion Fruit Pineapple Raspberry Strawberry Crook & Marker Black Cherry Tangerine Strawberry Lemon Blackberry Lime Grapefruit Mango Peach High Noon Sun Sips Grapefruit Pineapple Black Cherry Watermelon Michelob ULTRA Organic Seltzers Citrus Cucumber Lime Mango Apricot Mixed Berry Peach Pear Spicy Pineapple Mighty Swell Watermelon Mint Peach Cherry Lime Grapefruit Nauti Seltzer Watermelon Black Cherry Blueberry Lemonade Mixed Berry Truly - According to the Truly website, Truly Hard Seltzer "contains no gluten, liquor or spirits. The alcohol (ABV 5%) comes from fermenting all natural cane sugar.” Wild Berry Blueberry & Acai Raspberry Lime Black Cherry Lime Grapefruit Orange Lemon Pineapple Mango Passion Fruit Watermelon & Kiwi Rosé Truly on Tap (unflavored) White Claw - According to the White Claw website, "White Claw‌ Hard Seltzer is made with naturally gluten-free ingredients." Black Cherry Mango Natural Lime Ruby Grapefruit Raspberry Watermelon Lemon Tangerine Pineapple Clementine A number of hard seltzer are crafted to remove gluten. Many people with celiac disease report no problem with gluten-removed alcohol products, like gluten-removed beers, but we recommend choosing gluten-free seltzers, especially with so many to choose from. Gluten-Removed Hard Seltzers include: Press Premium Hard Seltzer Blackberry Hibiscus Grapefruit Cardamom Pomegranate Ginger Lime Lemongrass Pear Chamomile Pura Still Spiked Still Water Blackberry Mango Mandarin Orange Smirnoff Spiked Sparkling Seltzer Cranberry Lime Berry Lemonade Raspberry Rosé White Peach Rosé Pink Apple Rosé Strawberry Rosé Piña Colada Did we miss your favorite brand of gluten-free alcoholic seltzer? Share it in the comments below.

Celiac.com 07/15/2021 - 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 seltzer, specifically, White Claw. White Claw is an alcoholic seltzer, and most alcoholic seltzers in the US are made by fermenting cane sugar, although sometimes malted barley is used. To make sure you get a gluten-free alcoholic seltzer, it's important to read labels. We recently did an article listing a number of top brands of gluten-free alcoholic seltzers, but the questions just keep coming, especially questions about certain top brands, even brands included on our list. We've already done a separate article on Bud Light Seltzer, which is gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Most recently, we've gotten a number of questions about White Claw. So, in the interest of informing those folks, here it is. Is White Claw gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? If made in the USA, then Yes, White Claw gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. According to the White Claw website, "White Claw‌ Hard Seltzer is made with naturally gluten-free ingredients." We've heard that in Canada malted barley can be used, so beware of Canadian made White Claw. Gluten-Free White Claw flavors include: Black Cherry Mango Natural Lime Ruby Grapefruit Raspberry Watermelon Lemon Tangerine Pineapple Clementine

Celiac.com 05/13/2021 - If you're looking for an easy way to enjoy a great gluten-free summer, here's a quick and easy guide. From ice cream and snacks to alcoholic beverages and candy, here's a list of great gluten-free products for summer all in one place. Gluten-Free Ice Cream Choose from over one hundred top gluten-free ice cream brands and flavors. Here are five top brands of gluten-free Ice cream bars, sandwiches & cones Gluten-Free Snacks & Chips Here's a list of gluten-free and gluten-safe Super Bowl & sports snacks. What are the best gluten-free potato chips? Cheetos and other top gluten-free cheese puff brands. Yes, most varieties of Doritos are gluten-free. Here's a guide. Gluten-Free Popcorn These major brands of popcorn are gluten-free. Gluten-Free Alcoholic Beverages Hard Lemonade Wondering if Mike's Hard Lemonade is Gluten-Free? Seltzers Wondering which alcoholic seltzers are gluten-free? Here's a list, including Bud Light Seltzer, and more. Ciders Here's a list of Stella and other top brands of gluten-free alcoholic cider. Beers Choose from refreshing and delicious gluten-free or gluten-removed beers. Ginger Beers Here are some top brands of gluten-free ginger beer. Gluten-Free Energy and Sports Drinks Here's a list of Gatorade and other top brands of gluten-free sports drinks. Here's a list of Red Bull and other top gluten-free energy drinks. Skittles, Cool Whip and Other Surprisingly Gluten-Free Foods From buckwheat to Velveeta, from Cool-Whip to Cheez Whiz, here are twenty-one popular foods and products that you might not know are gluten-free. Cool Whip Plenty of folks want a gluten-free, non-dairy way to enjoy all that great summer fruit, and Cool Whip is a popular choice for gluten-free non-dairy topping. Skittles What says fun like a handful of Skittles? Thankfully, Skittles are clearly labeled gluten-free.

Celiac.com 03/26/2020 - Hard seltzers are the new drink on the scene, and many are gluten-free. Most of these products are brewed on premises by small breweries, and so not intended for mass consumption. So, brands like Stray Forth, and K4 may not be household names yet, but the market is thirsty enough to see a small explosion of hard seltzers in breweries around the country, especially in the midwest. You can experience the phenomenon in many small brew pubs across the nation, in places like Kinney Creek in Rochester, Minnesota. In addition to being gluten-free, hard ciders are lower alcohol than traditional beers, with fewer calories. They also come in novel flavors, like Root Beer, Citrus, Spicy Pineapple, Margarita, Strawberry Lemonade, and many more. The combination of novelty and fewer calories makes them a strong alternative choice among younger drinkers. Many, like Kinney Creek seltzers are also gluten-free. “I believe this is a new generation of drinkers that want something a bit lighter on the calories and carbs that you see in traditional beer styles,” says Kinney Creek owner and head brewer Donovan Seitz. Seitz adds that the growing popularity of hard seltzers, along with the need to produce products that were vegan and gluten-free, "made it an easy decision to brew a malt beverage that is gluten-free and vegan-friendly." Kinney Creek is located at 1016 7th St. NW, Rochester, MN, and produces 13 different hard seltzers, all of which are gluten-free and vegan. So far, the seltzers have been a major success at Kinney Creek. According to Seitz, “When we started selling them in October, we really had no idea what to expect. Today, it has added a noticeable increase in regular beer sales and the seltzers now have their own dedicated production space in the brewery, so we can keep up with demand. Rochester loves the hard seltzers.” What do you think? Have you tried gluten-free hard ciders yet? Curious? Share your comments below. For more information about hard seltzer brewers, check out Postbulletin.com