GLUTEN FREE TEQUILA
What is Gluten-Free Tequila?Gluten, proteins are found in grains- barley, rye, and wheat. Grains that are not present in the agave that tequila is made from or the production process of tequila. Tequila is made from agave to be more specific Blue Agave Tequilana Weber. Agave is naturally gluten-free, there is no gluten proteins present at any stage of the almost decade it takes for the agave to reach maturity. Tequila is made from 100% Agave (sometimes adding Yeast and Water) when distilled into the spirit tequila it will not contain gluten. Mixto tequila is a tequila that contains 51% Agave with other sugars, caramel coloring... depending on what else was added and where it was produced still may be safe.Is tequila gluten-free?Scientific studies and independent lab tests concluded that 100% Agave tequila is gluten-free. have been conducted. If gluten was detect or any traces of gluten was found it was in a location where the production of other products with gluten were being made. Pure tequila made from 100% Blue Agave Tequilana Weber does not contain gluten. During the distillation process impurities are removed including any traces of gluten proteins, the result is a gluten-free final product 100% Agave Tequila.What makes tequila gluten-free?Note: Contamination can occur if tequila is processed in facilities that also handle gluten-containing grains- barley, rye, and wheat. Tequila producers take extra measures not to let this happen preventing cross contamination. The Consejo Regulador del Tequila or Tequila Regulatory Council in Mexico strictly enforces quality control standards to maintain the authenticity and integrity of tequila production.Hermosa Organic Tequila is Gluten-Free.Always look for pure tequila made from 100% Blue Agave Tequilana Weber tequila. Hermosa Organic Tequila is the most awarded tequila. Hermosa Organic Tequila, is a certified organic tequila (USDA & Bioagricert) that is both chemical-free and additive-free. It's a tequila of the month pick for its numerous accolades and qualities. Recognized as the best añejo tequila and the most awarded in the organic class, Hermosa Organic Tequila is produced using only single estate agave. Additionally, it is gluten-free, Kosher, and made with sustainable practices, including planting a tree with Trees For The Future for every bottle sold.Can I drink tequila If I have Celiac Disease?If you have celiac disease or any gluten sensitivities you can add tequila to part of your gluten-free experience. It is always recommended to go with high-quality not high priced tequila, look for Certified Organic, Single Estate... tequila brands that are in control every step of the tequila making process. Starting with the soil and planting of the Agave, some tequila brands do not grow the agave they use to make their tequila, they are unaware of any chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers... that may have been used on the land or sprayed on the agave. Search out the purest cleanest tequila brands that you can feel confident meet your needs and share the knowledge you learn with others.Where can I find Gluten-Free Tequila?Ask your local liquor store, favorite bars and restaurants to carry certified organic tequila brands that do not use chemicals in the agriculture or distillation process.Email if you have any questions.