Gluten-free drinks?

As if it isn't enough to cut out most of the foods you enjoy (especially in the summer months), what some people who aren't familiar with or are just starting a gluten and wheat free diet is that some drinks aren't suitable.

The most surprising one I found was cola!  The majority of brands of cola are completely fine and wheat-free (Coca Cola, RC and Pepsi are all absolutely fine).  The only type I have found to be unsuitable was Asda Chosen By You Diet Cola, because it contains barley.

Another type of drink that is more obviously unsuitable is any type of squash that is mixed with barley (such as Robinsons Fruit & Barley), or barley water.

The big one that contains gluten is beer, which contains hops and barley.  I don't enjoy beer, so I won't be testing out any gluten-free beer for this blog.  If I can persuade a friend to try some and compare it, I will report it here!

If in doubt, always check the label to make sure you can definitely drink it!