Re: Starbuck's and gluten?

[Guest guest]

It could be a possible cross-contamination issue? Something to consider. Have

her ask that they mix it with clean and sanitized utensils due to allergy when

she orders it.

-Toby

Toby Amidor, MS RD

Nutrition Expert, FoodNetwork.com

Nutrition Advisor, FitStidio (powered by Sears)

http://tobyamidornutrition.com

@tobyamidor

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Starbuck's and gluten?

Does anyone know if Starbuck's chai tea has gluten in it? My client

states she never had a problem with it until recently and their web info

states it is gluten free. Thanks.

Jane Korsberg, MS,RD,LD

m

[Guest guest]

It may not have it as an ingredient, but there's a lot of potential for

cross-contamination. I watched a few years ago as the SB employee at an

airport mixed a soy capuccino and added half milk. When I questioned her she

said otherwise it won't froth, so she does that so it'll froth. I was glad I

caught it because although I tolerate milk, the friend w me is seriously

allergic to all milk and dairy products. She skipped the coffee that day.

Digna

From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of

Jane Korsberg

Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 4:56 AM

To: RD-USA

Subject: Starbuck's and gluten?

Does anyone know if Starbuck's chai tea has gluten in it? My client

states she never had a problem with it until recently and their web info

states it is gluten free. Thanks.

Jane Korsberg, MS,RD,LD

m

[Guest guest]

In college my daughter was a Barista @ Starbucks so I agree with Digna. BUT

you could say that about any restaurant.

On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 9:31 AM, Digna Cassens

wrote:

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>

> It may not have it as an ingredient, but there's a lot of potential for

> cross-contamination. I watched a few years ago as the SB employee at an

> airport mixed a soy capuccino and added half milk. When I questioned her

> she

> said otherwise it won't froth, so she does that so it'll froth. I was glad

> I

> caught it because although I tolerate milk, the friend w me is seriously

> allergic to all milk and dairy products. She skipped the coffee that day.

>

> Digna

>

> From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of

> Jane Korsberg

> Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 4:56 AM

> To: RD-USA

>

> Subject: Starbuck's and gluten?

>

> Does anyone know if Starbuck's chai tea has gluten in it? My client

> states she never had a problem with it until recently and their web info

> states it is gluten free. Thanks.

> Jane Korsberg, MS,RD,LD

>

> m

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