There was some question about the dairy status of the Light Frappaccino mix brought up in the comment section of my post on Starbuck’s the other day. To get clarification, I emailed Starbuck’s and this is the response that I received:
Hello Kimberly,
Thank you for contacting Starbucks Coffee Company.
None of our Frappuccino bases contain dairy as an ingredient. However, the Light Frappuccino Syrup base contains a milk allergen warning on the label because dairy is used as a processing aid during manufacturing. There are no dairy proteins in the Light Frappuccino Syrup base.
There is gluten in the Coffee Light Frappuccino Syrup base. There is no gluten in the Coffee Frappuccino Syrup base and the Crème Frappuccino Syrup base.
If you have any further questions or concerns that I was unable to address, please feel free to let me know.
Warm Regards,
Jennifer I.
Customer Relations
Starbucks Coffee Company
800 23-LATTE (235-2883)
Monday through Friday, 5AM to 6PM (PST)
Just wanted to make sure that I pass along any information that I have.
My son and me, November 2000. This is before we were gluten-free/diagnosed Celiac.
Thanks for posting this letter! This still means if someone is gluten free that they have to request the blender be washed out to avoid cc from that one frapp flavor though, right? Do you know which drinks could have potential cc issues from this one frapp flavor when a barista is making your drink?
I don't think they mix any other drinks in the mixers, do they? I think every other drink is poured.
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Are vanilla lattes and chai tea gluten free?
Charlotte McShannock
(I can have dairy and soy)
Charlotte,
At this point in time, Starbucks will not confirm any of their drinks are gluten-free. I stick to black coffee only at Starbucks now. Caribou & Panera both offer gluten-free lattes & chai tea.
What an interesting article! Where can I find more information? Thanks a lot!