During my morning stop at Starbucks*, I noticed a new pastry in the case. Valencia Orange Cake, and it's Gluten Free! Each mini cake is individually wrapped to prevent cross-contamination. Ingredients include egg, almonds, orange pulp, sugar, orange peel, gluten free baking powder, and orange oil. So the tiny cake is not allergen free, but it doesn't have any wheat, rye, or oats. Although I did not personally try the cake, after researching the taste online, the verdict appears to be tasty! Reports mention that it had lots of orange flavor despite a hint of egg (egg is the first ingredient).
As for their drinks, most are naturally gluten free sans the frappuccino with "chips," such as the Java Chip or Chocolate Chip. The Cafe Vanilla Frapuccino and Vanilla Bean Cream Frappuccino both contain a Vanilla Bean Powder that is produced in a factory that also makes gluten-containing products but does not contain gluten itself. The eggnog seasonal drinks are gluten free depending on the local suppliers manufacturing practices.
*Don't worry - I do practice what I preach. My drink order is a grande decaf, black.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories - 290
Total Fat - 16g
Saturated Fat - 2g
Trans Fat - 0g
Sodium - 40 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 32g
Dietary Fiber - 4g
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