Jamba

Just tried an Apple n Greens smoothie, substituting fresh orange juice for apple juice in the recipe. Told the cashier I was "allergic to gluten" and she recommended this smoothie. There is a warning on the menu about allergies and all equipment is shared with wheat, dairy, etc. However, the blender pitchers are clean for each smoothie, so your risk is a clean (or not) blender pitcher if you're drinking all blended fruits and veggies. Finding the info on gluten free or not is not readily or clearly available, but it is there. It's on theirs paper menu, and online at the website. Do not recommend adding any powders or seeds, as I believe there is a higher risk for cross contamination and/or gluten in those ingredients. For celiac people like me, there is risk, as in all restaurants.

Celiac friendly?

No

Be aware of possible cross-contact risk from non-gluten-free oat milk and tapioca boost powders that are used in some locations.

The menu calls out allergens in each item (e.g., soy, milk, nuts, wheats). All smoothies do not list wheat as an allergen on the menu.

Jamba publishes detailed ingredient lists for all their products online. Here’s a relatively recent one: https://www.jamba.com/-/media/jamba/files/jamba-nutrition-spreadsheet-2022--81622.pdf?v=1&d=20220818T083327Z

I asked the staff if wheatgrass was ever added to smoothies (thereby risking contamination of the blenders), and I was told that wheatgrass is only served as separate shots, not blended into smoothies.

Upon a search of their menu for common gluten-containing ingredients like wheat, barley, rye, malt, brewer’s (not baker’s) yeast, and non-gluten-free oats, I was impressed with how few items contain these. Really, just the baked goods are gluten-based.

Based on my search, I suggest avoiding the açai bowls, as they tend to contain whole-grain oats that are not marked gluten-free in their nutrition information. However, Jamba does claim to use Oatly certified gluten-free oat milk in many of its beverages, so you may want to ask if that’s the ingredient being used in the store you visit. If not, consider that all blenders could present a cross-contact risk via oat milk residue. See if you can request pre-washing your blender.

In the boost category, I noticed the Tapioca Boba boost does contain malt extract, so I’d steer away from that as well. This could also present a problem for cross-contact via residue in the blenders. If you notice this add-on is offered at the Jamba location you visit, request pre-washing the blender being used for your beverage.

I ordered an Orange Dream Machine smoothie and thoroughly enjoyed it. 😊

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Service was not good. I asked if the smoothie was gluten and dairy free. She mentioned that it’s just strawberries and pineapples. I trusted her and she gave it to me. First sip, stomach ache. It is not dairy free after looking it up on Google. I’m not even sure if it is gluten free because it is made from purees. $10 wasted as I can’t finish it.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Easy grab and very little chances of cross. Happy to have it available

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

They say to notify them of allergies but they take ZERO precautions when making the drink. NOT SAFE

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all