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Starbucks Is Adding New, Long-Awaited Items To Their Menu

<div><p>Starbucks is a main part of most people's morning routines. But it can be hard to stick to certain dietary restrictions when getting food from them. </p><p>And while, yes, people could choose to go somewhere else, at some point companies need to start including different demographics when deciding what to serve in their stores. </p><p>Starbucks has announced they will now be serving gluten-free and vegan food options across the United States. </p><p>One of the more exciting items for people who don't eat gluten is their new gluten-free breakfast sandwich. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/104354604-Gluten_Free_Smoked_Bacon_Breakfast_Sandwich-530x298.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>CNBC</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>The sandwich will be prepared in a "certified gluten-free environment" so people who have celiac disease don't have to worry about contamination. It will be comprised of Canadian bacon, egg, cheddar cheese, all on a gluten-free roll. </p><p>Of course, it's not just people who have celiac disease that are avoiding gluten. </p><p>"You have this whole group of consumers who believe gluten isn't good for you," Technomic Chief Insights Officer Darren Tristano <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/21/starbucks-rolls-out-gluten-free-vegan-food-options.html">said</a>. "And if you're not speaking their language, you risk losing [them]."</p><p>"I don't see that this will have a dramatic impact on [Starbucks] sales but will help more with retention of customers," Tristano explained. "This is designed to build trust with customers so they respect your brand." </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/104354613-Spring_Food_2017_-_Country_Archer_Turkey_Jerky-530x298.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>CNBC</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>In addition to gluten-free options, there will also be vegan-friendly treats. A sprouted grain bagel, an organic avocado spread, two fruit-filled yogurt parfaits, and peanut butter cup cookies will all be added to the menu. </p><p>Will these new food items make your Starbucks experience better? Let us know!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>

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