Gluten Free?? Anyone know???

[doubled]

:confused: I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of Celiac Disease? I have it and can not comsume Gluten from Wheat, Rye, Barley, Oats or their derivatives. I love the Malibu Cocunut Rum. Does anyone know if it is free of those? And if anyone has other information on drinks that are free of gluten, please let me know.
Thanks for all your input!!!!;)

[dm]

I know of it, and I understand it's important to get the right info.

The best thing to do is to get the information from the manufacturer themselves. Pernod Ricard produce Malibu, try to contact them through their website: http://www.pernod-ricard-usa.com/

[DM Nathan]

Here's a good place to start..

http://www.wheat-free.org/faq.html


also I found this for you..

Please note that ingredients in the products on this page are subject to change without notice. The products on this page were safe when last checked. It is up to you to verify that the product remains gluten-free by checking the ingredients yourself, or by contacting the manufacturer. All distilled alcohols are gluten-free.

* Armagnac - made from grapes.
* Bourbon - Makers Mark
* Brandy
* Champagne
* Cider - fermented from apples or other fruits. Some are safe, however, many add barley for enzymes and flavor.
o Old Deadly Cider
* Cognac - made from grapes.
* Gin
* Grappa
* Kahlua
* Kirschwasser (cherry liqueur)
* Margarita Mix:
o Jose Cuervo.
o Mr. & Mrs. "T".
* Martini:
o Club Extra Dry Martini (corn & grape).
o Club Vodka Martini (corn & grape).
* Mead - distilled from honey.
* Mistico:
o Jose Cuervo Mistico (agave and cane).
* Mixes & Cooking Alcohol:
o Club Tom Collins (corn).
o Dimond Jim's Bloody Mary Mystery.
o Holland House - all EXCEPT Teriyaki Marinade and Smooth & Spicy Bloody Mary Mixes.
o Mr. & Mrs. "T" - all Except Bloody Mary Mix.
o Spice Islands - Cooking Wines - Burgundy, Sherry and White.
* Ouzo - made from grapes and anise.
* Rum
* Sake - fermented with rice and Koji enzymes. The Koji enzymes are grown on Miso, which is usually made with barley. The two-product separation from barley, and the manufacturing process should make it safe for celiacs.
* Scotch Whiskey
* Sherry
* Sparkling Wine
* Tequila
* Vermouth - distilled from grapes.
* Vodka
* Wine - all wines, including port wines and sherry, are safe for celiacs.
* Wine Coolers:
o Bartle & James - their wine-based beverages (EXCEPT their malt beverages - read the label carefully!).
o Boone's - their wine-based beverages (EXCEPT their malt beverages - read the label carefully!)


and a nice directory

http://gfkitchen.server101.com/GFAlcohol.htm

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Thanks for all your input!!! I will try to get a message out ASAP so I can find out. I did e-mail Malibu web site but have not heard anything. Thanks again!!!

[penelope]

As a fellow Celiac, I'd say avoid Vodka at all costs. It's supposed to be gluten free, but I think that's crap. It's based on the size of the gluten protein molecule, not the safety of the product. I was MISERABLE until I switched to gin and tequila as my liquors of choice, though I do expect true potato vodka, with no grain contamination at all, would be fine.

Also, depending on how sensitive you are, there are mixers that can mess you up too, and even if you choose a safe one, if it comes out the 'community' bar nozzle, it'll risk contamination as well.