Alright, so I was hanging out with some friends the other day, and we got to talking about beer, as you do. And then the topic of gluten came up. Now, I’ve got this buddy who’s trying to watch his gluten intake, and he swears Bud Light is his go-to because he thinks it’s gluten-free. I was like, “Dude, I don’t think that’s right.” But he wouldn’t believe me.
So, I decided to do some digging. I mean, I’m no expert, but I know beer is usually made from barley, and barley’s got gluten, right? So, I started checking out Bud Light’s website and some other resources to see what’s up.
Here’s what I found out: Bud Light is not gluten-free. Yeah, I know, shocker, right? Turns out, Anheuser-Busch, the company that makes Bud Light, is pretty clear about it on their website. They say it straight up that it’s made from barley, and barley has gluten.
But then things get a bit murky. I read somewhere that the FDA says a product can be labeled “gluten-free” if it has less than 20 parts per million of gluten. Now, I don’t know about you, but I’m not sure what that means in real life. Does that mean it’s safe for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance? I couldn’t find a straight answer on that one.
And to make things even more confusing, there are articles out there that say Bud Light has less gluten than regular beer. So, does that make it better for people trying to avoid gluten? Maybe, but it’s still not gluten-free.
So, what did I do with all this info? Well, I went back to my friend and told him what I found. He was pretty surprised, I gotta say. He’d been drinking Bud Light thinking he was in the clear, but now he knows the truth.
My Personal Takeaways
- First, Bud Light is definitely not gluten-free, no matter what anyone says.
- Second, the whole “20 parts per million” thing is confusing, and I don’t think it’s a good idea to rely on that if you’re really sensitive to gluten.
- Third, always read the label and do your research, especially when it comes to food and drinks.
Anyway, that’s my little adventure into the world of Bud Light and gluten. It’s not exactly earth-shattering, but I learned something new, and hopefully, I helped my friend out a bit. I guess the moral of the story is, don’t always believe what you hear, even if it’s from a buddy over a few beers.