Is Dr. Pepper Gluten-Free?

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By Jefferson Adams

October 9, 2021
By Jefferson Adams • October 9, 2021

Is Dr. Pepper Gluten-Free?

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Wondering if Dr. Pepper is gluten-free? Look no further. Here's the lowdown.
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Celiac.com 10/09/2021 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. We especially get a lot of questions about beverages, like soft drinks and other non-alcoholic drinks, and specifically, questions about Dr. Pepper.

Is Dr. Pepper gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is yes, Dr. Pepper gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease.

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Dr. Pepper is a popular carbonated soft drink that contains 23 flavors. Like most popular soft drinks, Dr. Pepper and its many varieties are made without gluten-ingredients. According to the Dr. Pepper website, "All of our products are considered gluten-free."

Gluten-Free Dr. Pepper varieties include:

Dr. Pepper

Dr. Pepper and Cream Soda

Dr. Pepper Made with Sugar

Dr. Pepper Cherry

Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar

Dr. Pepper Cherry Zero Sugar

Dr. Pepper Cherry Vanilla

Dr. Pepper Cherry Vanilla Zero Sugar

Caffeine-Free Dr. Pepper

Caffeine-free Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar
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Jefferson Adams is Celiac.com's senior writer and Digital Content Director. He earned his B.A. and M.F.A. at Arizona State University. His articles, essays, poems, stories and book reviews have appeared in numerous magazines, journals, and websites, including North American Project, Antioch Review, Caliban, Mississippi Review, Slate, and more. He is the author of more than 2,500 articles on celiac disease. His university coursework includes studies in science, scientific methodology, biology, anatomy, physiology, medicine, logic, and advanced research. He previously devised health and medical content for Colgate, Dove, Pfizer, Sharecare, Walgreens, and more. Jefferson has spoken about celiac disease to the media, including an appearance on the KQED radio show Forum, and is the editor of numerous books, including "Cereal Killers" by Scott Adams and Ron Hoggan, Ed.D.

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