You’ll find thousands of articles in print and online covering gluten-free options for food but what about gluten-free beverages?  Most people are concerned about the sugar content in their beverages but never give much thought to gluten.

The same rules apply to beverages that apply to food.  You must read labels before purchasing a beverage to rule out that they contain wheat, barley, rye, malt, brewer’s yeast and oats.  You can learn more about reading labels here.

Some possible safe gluten-free beverages (but still check those labels) are:

Coca-Cola beverages (claim to be gluten-free for the US market)
PepsiCo beverages (claim to be gluten-free for the US market)
A&W Root Beer
Gatorade and Powerade
100% Fruit Juice
Carrot Juice
Tomato Juice
Cider
Vitamin Waters
Kool Aid
Tang

If you are unsure if a product is gluten-free even after reading the label contact the manufacturer.  Consider posting on their Facebook Fan Page (if they have one).  This is often a way to get a quicker response!