Last year I contacted Starbucks about the ingredients in their Via Pumpkin Spice Latte and was assured that the natural flavors do not contain any gluten ingredients. This is good news for me because I personally LOVE the Pumpkin Spice Latte and I stock up each year when the VIA version comes out.

Now none of the Via products is certified GF and they make no warrants that the products are gluten free. In theory there might be cross contamination. That said, I have problems with even the slightest cross contamination and yet I have never had an issue with a VIA PS latte

Starbucks is quick and wise to point out that nothing prepared in an actual Starbucks retail location can be guaranteed gluten and dairy free. They use the same steamers for dairy and non-dairy. The people may go from handling a perfectly clean pastry to handling your coffee cup. I don’t think that anyone is trying to cross contaminate anyone else, but I do think that cross contamination is a real risk.

This product is in a gray area. It reminds me of the little g used at Trader Joe’s whereby they are saying that no gluten containing ingredients were used. They aren’t warranting no cross contamination, just that they didn’t do anything on purpose.

So you can read last year’s post on the topic for more information and you can follow the link below to read the ingredients and decide for yourself…and order.

http://www.starbucksstore.com/starbucks-via-pumpkin-spice/011020599,default,pd.html?cm_mmc=Sbuxcom-_-HP-_-PSLVIA-_-FallFY14#

Please also note the pricing. Although it is a bargain compared to a beverage made in store, it is not inexpensive and for a bigger mug or travel cup I agree with the poster who indicated that two packets were needed. I just heat soy or flax milk, add my packets and go.

Enjoy!