Svedka is a popular Swedish brand of vodka manufactured in Lidköping, Sweden. It is one of the fastest growing vodka brands in the world, currently ranked at #6 by worldwide sales, and is the second most popular Swedish brand after Absolut.
It was acquired by Constellation Brands in March 2007 for US$384 million and is manufactured by the Swedish farmer’s co-op Lantmännen.
So, it this Swedish vodka gluten-free?
Let’s find out:
Is Svedka Vodka Gluten Free?
The Answer is: Questionable*
*A lot of people will argue that technically, all liquors are gluten free, due to the distillation process. For people with Celiac Disease and severe allergies, this simply isn’t true. Many people, myself included, still have reactions to vodka, whiskey, and other alcohol that is distilled from wheat. Svedka is made from a wheat base.
A one-liter bottle is produced using about 1.5 kg of wheat and spring water and is 80 proof (40% alcohol). The original ingredient of wheat cannot be guaranteed to distill out, so if you have Celiac Disease or an allergy, this is not confirmed gluten free.
Svedka Vodka Flavors
Svedka is bottled unflavored and is also available in a variety of flavors. None are gluten free.
Here are the complete list Svedka Vodka flavors:
- Svedka (original unflavored)
- Rose
- Strawberry Lemonade
- Blue Rasberry
- Mango Pineapple
- Cucumber Lime
- Clementine
- Citron
- Raspberry
- Cherry
- Peach
- Vanilla
- Strawberry Colada
- Orange Cream Pop
- 100 Proof
Note: There are a total of 16 different flavors of Svedka: All the Svedka Vodka are made from a wheat base.
For more information on Svedka, head over to their website here: svedka.com
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Find some gluten free vodkas here.
ALL VODKA IS GLUTEN FREE. GLUTEN CAN’T EVAPORATE AND THEREFORE ANYTHING DISTILLED IS GLUTEN FREE
https://www.beyondceliac.org/gluten-free-diet/is-it-gluten-free/liquor/vodka/#:~:text=Yes%2C%20pure%2C%20distilled%20vodka%2C,or%20other%20ingredients%20after%20distillation.IS GLUTEN FREE.
You should read the full post you linked to: ‘However, be on the lookout for hidden gluten in vodkas that may add flavorings or other ingredients after distillation. Vodka is typically just water and ethenol but sometimes can contain traces of other ingredients. There is also a risk for gluten cross-contact in facilities that process products containing wheat, barley, or rye.’