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McDonald’s Gluten-free Update

Tiffany Janes — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:32:53 +0000

For those of you that like eating at McDonald’s, you might be interested to know that the company will no longer state that anything is gluten-free in their restaurants. No, that does not mean that there is nothing gluten-free there, of course. It means that the company decided to tell consumers to read the ingredients of menu items to decide whether it’s safe for them to eat there or not.

This protects the company from a legal standpoint because their formal statement on the status of gluten-free menu options is that they won’t confirm anything is safe – or unsafe – for people who can’t eat gluten. For full details about this change, please read this post from Celiac-Disease.com. Be sure to click on the link in the article regarding the status of McDonald’s French fries.

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Arby’s Gluten Free Menu

Kyle Eslick — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:00:46 +0000

In case you aren’t familiar with this fast food restaurant, Arby’s is a popular restaurant chain found throughout the United States which features a large menu with a variety of foods, but their specialty has always been in sandwiches.

In glancing over their official website, if you look carefully you will now see an official gluten-free menu which can be viewed here (PDF). For your reference, here is the current version of Arby’s gluten-free menu:

Meats:

Corned Beef
Genoa Salami
Pecan Chicken Salad-Roast+
Pepper Bacon
Pepperoni
Roast Beef
Roast Chicken+
Roast Ham
Roast Turkey

Condiments:

Banana Peppers
Bleu Cheese Spread
Chargrill Seasoning
Cheddar Cheese Sauce+
Cheddar, Sharp Natural Slice
Cheddar, Shredded
Cheddar, Processed Slice
Chicken Club Sauce
Dijon Honey Mustard Sandwich Sauce
Dill Pickles
Garlic Buttered Onions
Gyro Sauce
Gyro Seasoning
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch Sauce
Pepper & Onion Mix
Red Ranch Sauce
Red Wine Vinaigrette Sauce
Sauerkraut
Smoky Q Sauce*
Spicy Brown Honey Mustard Sauce
Swiss Cheese, Big Eye Natural
Swiss Cheese, Slice Processed
Tartar Sauce*
Thousand Island Spread
Yellow Mustard

Sides:

Applesauce

Salads:

Chopped Turkey Club
Chopped Farmhouse Chicken-Roast
Chopped Italian Salad
Chopped Side Salad*

Dressings:

Balsamic Vinaigrette
Buttermilk Ranch
Dijon Honey Mustard

Dipping Sauces:

Arby’s Sauce®
Bronco Berry Sauce®*
Buffalo Dipping Sauce
Honey Dijon Mustard Sauce
Horsey Sauce®
Marinara Sauce
Ranch Dipping Sauce
Spicy Three Pepper® Sauce+*
Tangy Barbeque Sauce
Tangy Southwest Sauce®*

Beverages:

1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk
2% Reduced Fat Milk
CapriSun®
Coffee
Diet Blackberry Iced FruiTea
Diet Dr Pepper®*
Diet Mountain Dew®*
Diet Peach Iced FruiTea
Diet Pepsi®
Dr Pepper®
Mandarin Peach Iced FruiTea
Mountain Dew®
Mug® Root Beer*
Orange Juice*
Passion Fruit Iced FruiTea
Pepsi®
Sierra Mist®
SoBe® Energy*
Sweet Tea
Tropicana® Fruit Punch*
Tropicana® Light Lemonade*

Desserts:

Chocolate Swirl Shake
Jamocha Swirl Shake
Vanilla Shake

Breakfast:

Breakfast Bacon
Breakfast Syrup
Egg, Scrambled Patty
Egg, Scrambled Mix
Sausage Patty

*Certain menu items may vary from store to store and may not be available at all locations.

+Contains maltodextrin from a corn source.

So there you go! Because this list may change over time, here is the official link to Arby’s gluten-free menu. Of course the standard disclaimers apply. Make sure the people preparing your foods know of cross-contamination, etc.

Have you eaten at an Arby’s before? Share your experience in the comments below!

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Hardee’s Gluten Free Menu

Kyle Eslick — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:02:42 +0000

Have a Hardee’s fast food restaurant in your area? Hardee’s restaurants can be found all throughout the United States and it appears they do offer a gluten-free menu! According to our sister site, Celiac Disease, Hardee’s does offer a few gluten-free foods which can be found on this page on their official website! You can also find coupons on their dedicated gluten-free page.

Currently Hardee’s gluten-free options include:

Salad
Bunless Burger Wrap
Egg Scramble Bowl

You can learn more about Hardee’s options here, as well as view the most current version of their gluten-free menu. Simply click on the gluten-free tab!

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Jimmy John’s Gluten Free Menu

Kyle Eslick — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:35:48 +0000

Typically when it comes to restaurants that serve sub sandwiches, it is usually best to stay away from these types of stores all together as cross-contamination is such a huge concern. However, after reading a few different testimonials on message boards from people who have successfully eaten a gluten free meal at a Jimmy John’s restaurant, I decided to look a little more into when foods they offer that are gluten free.

A quick browse of their official website does not show any gluten free menu, so I decided to contact them and see what they had to say. Here is the list they sent me:

Confirmed Gluten Free Foods

Bacon
Beef
Ham
Capicola
Salami
Turkey

Interestingly enough, they also went out of their way to point out that their cheese is NOT gluten free (this is one of the few products Celiacs can usually rely on to be gluten free at restaurants).

Of course, there are still concerns over cross-contamination, so if you decide to give Jimmy Johns a try, make sure to verify they use new gloves and take other precautions to avoid cross-contamination.

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Starbucks Announces a Gluten Free Pastry

Kyle Eslick — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:51:44 +0000

I just read some great news for pastry lovers! According to a published report, it looks like Starbucks coffeehouses, which can be found on every other street corner throughout the United States, will now be offering a new gluten free pastry, according to Forbes.com.

According to the article, the pastry, called Valencia Orange Cake, will be made with seven ingredients which are all 100% gluten free. The cake will be sold in individually wrapped packages for $2.25 each and will be available beginning on May 5, 2009.

Here is what Starbucks had to say with their announcement:

“I think one of the things we learned right from the get-go from our gluten-free customers is they can’t eat away from home very easily,” said Adrienne Knapp, a product manager in the food category at Starbucks. “A cake is actually really hard to find for someone that’s a gluten-free consumer.”

It is good to see that Starbucks is listening to their customers (or potential customers) feedback!

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Carl’s Junior Gluten Free Menu

Kyle Eslick — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:49:18 +0000

Although I don’t have a Carl’s Junior in my area, this has probably been our most requested gluten free menus to date, so I figured I should see what I could find for our readers and post it here.

If you look on the official Carl’s Junior menu page, you’ll notice a PDF file for Allergen Information (link provided, however that link will likely break after they update their allergen information). There you’ll find a 2 page chart of allergen information, but they only list foods that contain wheat.

If you are determined, Carl’s Junior also has a PDF file with their ingredient guide (link provided, however that link will likely break after they update their ingredient guide) on their website which lists every ingredient in every item on their menu!

That would take awhile, however, and you would still have to worry about cross-contamination, so I recommend people with Celiac Disease visit Carl’s Junior at their own risk.

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Taco Bell’s Gluten Free Menu

Kyle Eslick — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:27:43 +0000

Do you have a Taco Bell in your area that you’d like to eat at? It seems like most places around the United States have a Taco Bell, so I decided to do some research and see what Taco Bell has that is truly gluten free.

Unfortunately, my research produced limited results, but I did find this Taco Bell allergens chart which includes gluten as one of the many allergens on the list. It certainly isn’t an ideal or definitive list, but it was updated recently and hopefully will help some people who are determined to dine at a Taco Bell.

In the meantime, I will keep an eye on the official Taco Bell website for a gluten free menu. Once one is posted, I will be sure to get this post updated with their official gluten free information!

UPDATE 9-7-10: Updated allergen link from Taco Bell. Thanks to our reader “abc” for posting this information in the comments below!

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Boston Market’s Gluten Free Menu

Kyle Eslick — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:38:30 +0000

Boston Market is a restaurant chain we used to have in our area, but I don’t believe we have them any longer. However, reader Jane contacted us to see if we had any information about Boston Market and a gluten free menu.

After some research on this topic, I was able to locate an official allergens page on the Boston Market website. Their allergens list DOES include gluten as one of the allergens, but comes with the following disclaimer:

This list is compiled based on production information provided by Boston Market approved food manufacturers as of the date published. Boston Market does not guarantee that cross-contact with other gluten-containing products or allergens will not occur. We encourage anyone with food sensitivities, allergies, or special dietary needs to check back on a regular basis for up-to-date information.

Here is what the list currently shows as gluten free, as of the date this is published:

Rotisserie Chicken
Roasted Turkey Breast
USDA Choice Roasted Sirloin
Butternut Squash (regional)
Cinnamon Apples
Cranberry Walnut Relish
Creamed Spinach
Fresh Fruit Salad
Fresh Steamed Vegetables
Garden Fresh Coleslaw
Garlic Dill New Potatoes
Green Beans
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Corn
Market Chopped Salad
Market Chopped Salad With Chicken

The above list is simply for your reference. Please consult the official allergens page before heading to Boston Market and making a purchase. Also advise your server of your needs to help prevent cross-contamination.

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Dairy Queen’s Gluten Free Menu

Kyle Eslick — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:00:40 +0000

Looking for a delicious gluten free ice cream in your area that can be eaten on the go? Dairy Queen has long been known as being very friendly to customers with Celiac Disease, and due to the size of their restaurants, it is likely that you’ve got one in your area!

If you’d like to visit a Dairy Queen in your area, you’ll first want to check out the official Dairy Queen gluten free menu. For your convenience, we’ve placed a portion of it here for your reference:

Dairy Queen’s Gluten Free Menu

Vanilla and Chocolate Soft Serve
Arctic Rush™ slush – all flavors
MooLatté®
(Please note: This does NOT include Hazelnut Flavored drinks.)

Additionally the following toppings are gluten-free:

Chocolate
Hot Fudge
Marshmallow
Butterscotch
Strawberry
Caramel

Our supplier of manufactured novelties informs us that the following items are also gluten-free:

DQ® Fudge Bar
DQ® Vanilla Orange Bar
Dilly® Bar (look for this in a sealed plastic wrap)

If you would like to try one of our famous Blizzard® treats, the following is a list of gluten-free Blizzard® treats.

Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard®
Butterfinger® Blizzard®
Snickers® Blizzard®
Heath® Blizzard®
M&M® Blizzard®
Banana Split Blizzard®
Hawaiian Blizzard®
Tropical Blizzard®
Strawberry Blizzard®
Mint M&M® Blizzard®

Dairy Queen has also added the following disclaimer:

Please know, many of our Blizzard® candies and toppings contain wheat, rye, oats, and/or barley and would not be safe for a customer with gluten intolerance. As the Blizzard® machine is used for all flavors, cross-contamination may occur on any flavor Blizzard®. So for your safety, we recommend notifying the Dairy Queen® staff of your allergy or intolerance and requesting they thoroughly clean the Blizzard® machine before blending your Blizzard® to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

When in doubt whether a product may contain a particular allergen, we recommend you purchase a pre-packaged manufactured novelty treat, which contains an ingredient listing and nutrition facts panel on the package.

Dairy Queen® restaurants are very busy and cross contamination may occur between ingredients. Thus a 100% confidence level cannot be guaranteed. It is important that you ask your local Dairy Queen® restaurant for an ingredient listing of the specific item in question and let them know of your special needs.

For many more gluten free items and the most up to date allergy and nutrition information, please visit our nutrition calculator.

As always, remember to explain your dietary needs to the person taking your order to help prevent cross-contamination or other problems!

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Cold Stone Creamery’s Gluten Free Menu

Kyle Eslick — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:53:56 +0000

Are you an ice cream lover? For many people with Celiac Disease, ice cream is one of the few sweets we can truly enjoy (certain kinds). I’ve heard on many occasions that Cold Stone Creamery has the best ice cream anywhere. Is this true?

Even if you are on a gluten free diet, you can now find out for yourself! Cold Stone Creamery now lists what items contain gluten on their Nutrition Information page (you can visit the PDF directly here).

In addition to covering what Cold Stone Creamery foods are gluten free the Nutrition Information page also lists which items are egg-free, milk-free, peanut-free, soybean-free, treenut-free, and wheat-free!

Have you found success eating at Cold Stone Creamery? Please share your experience in the comments below!

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