McDonald's is not known for its gluten-free offerings. If you are are at a McDonald's, the number of safe food offerings are slim. So, what about the coffee drinks, like the McDonald's Frappe? Is the McDonald's Frappe gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease?
McDonald's Frappes are sweet espresso drinks blended with ice and covered with whipped topping, available in Caramel or Mocha flavors. We've gotten numerous questions on our gluten-free and celiac disease forum about McDonald's Frappes.
We get more than a few question about McDonald's Frappes. Specifically, are McDonald's Frappes gluten-free, and safe for people with celiac disease?
McDonald's does not specifically label their Carmel or Mocha Frappe as gluten-free. However, a glance at the website shows...

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