For coffee-loving celiacs or gluten sensitivity, even enjoying a cup of morning joe may come with a side of caution. Coffee itself is naturally gluten-free, but the challenge often lies in added ingredients or manufacturing processes. Many coffee pod makers use creamers or flavorings that contain wheat-derived ingredients, or they might be produced in facilities where cross-contamination with wheat products is possible. This has made many people hesitant about trying flavored coffee capsules, even from trusted brands.

We've got good news straight from Nespresso's website: All of their capsules, regardless of line or flavor, are gluten-free straight from their strictly controlled plants in Switzerland. So if you've got a good deal on some exclusive packs of Nespresso single origin (like these Nespresso Colombia Master Origin pods) or stocking your pantry with some rich and creamy Nespresso Arpeggio Intenso, there's no need to worry as you make your brew. But even better, Nespresso mentioned their products are free from other common allergens including soy, nuts, eggs, and dairy, too, so even for celiacs with further dietary restrictions, they should be totally safe to drink.

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While browsing, some eagle-eyed label readers may come across potentially alarming wordings on the packaging of certain Nespresso varieties. Words like "malted cereal" in the description of the Nespresso Vertuo Dolce pods or "cereal notes" for the Nespresso Capriccio might raise some red flags as being in gluten territory... but celiacs can actually drink all of these just fine.

You see, Nespresso has assured us that any mention of "malt" and "cereal" are only descriptors for the flavor of the coffee. Indeed, coffee experts often use terms like "malt," "cereal," and "grain" to describe the complex flavors found naturally in coffee beans. For example, the Latin American Arabica beans used in the Vertuo Dolce pods have a naturally toasty, slightly sweet taste that coffee connoisseurs compare to malt. There are zero actual malts in the ingredients of these pods.

Similarly, when you see flavors like the Nespresso Caramel Cookie, you're not getting actual cookie bits in your coffee. Instead, per Nespresso, the biscuity flavor comes from a blend of Latin American and African Arabica coffee beans, which is then sweetened with caramel. So, feel free to pick whichever flavor piques your interest and brew yourself a strong cuppa or a creamy cortado with your Nespresso machine!