<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> i received this from maizy, a listserv member. she contacted turtle mountain, the manufacturer of rice-based sweet nothings, which is dairy- free, casein-free, sugar-free and fat-free. so i guess it isn't safe. aisling, ocean city, nj __________________________ We don't claim that our products are gluten free due to the presence of grain alcohol as a base for our natural flavors. Please visit our website for more information (www.turtlemountain.com), and feel free to contact me with any further questions. Our products are available in every state, in natural foods stores.