Pero All Natural Beverage Coffee Substitute

23 comments

• Comment Link Sunday, 30 October 2011 19:59 posted by Caroline

  That's a mold-brekear. Great thinking!
• Comment Link Thursday, 27 October 2011 16:31 posted by Angie

  I have been buying Pero at amazon.com by the case. The last case that I bought, 2 weeks ago has the new packaging on it. That's fine, but... the flavor is different as well. Was this just the one canister? Or did you change the recipe? This one canister also is a lighter shade than the previous order, as if the recipe is changed. This new product has an aftertaste that doesn't agree with me. I hope this is just a bad can and that you have not changed the recipe. Can you please confirm. Thank you.
  
  
  Response: The recipe has changed. The production was moved to Switzerland for over 10 years due to a 100% punitive duty imposed on chicory in response to a beef dispute with the EU. Without this move the duty would have doubled the price of our product on the shelf. Recently we returned to our home, Germany, and the original recipe which many years ago did include rye. This accounts for the change in the taste.
• Comment Link Thursday, 20 October 2011 21:58 posted by Autumn

  Thank you for the information regarding the amount of gluten in Pero per 2.2 lbs. My husband has been dealing with one knee swelling every 12 days for the past year. No doctor, including the Mayo Clinic, can figure the mystery out. I encouraged him to try a 20 day juice fast. No swelling! Now after his first week of just eating vegetables and grains his knee is starting to swell again. I figured maybe gluten sensitivity could be the issue but then I remember he was drinking Pero daily with me during his fast. Hmmm... but if your measurements are to scale and my math is correct then he would have to consume 17 cups of Pero to reach the projected maximum of gluten intake to affect gluten intolerance which is 10 mg. Here we go on Gluten free for 20 days!
  
  
  Response: Best of luck! You may be interested in trying products from our Mrs. Leeper's brand as they are all gluten free!
• Comment Link Thursday, 06 October 2011 00:37 posted by Elizabeth

  I am concerned about the fact that Pero contains gluten. Do you carry any thing like Pero without gluten?
  
  Response: Unfortunately we do not have a similar product that is gluten free. Thank you for your interest!
• Comment Link Wednesday, 05 October 2011 16:49 posted by NB

  I was a Postum user for many, many years and was terribly disapppointed (to put it mildly!) when they discontinued the line. I quickly began a search, and taste, of the few other natural/decaffinated products on the market.....Pero was the most similar and best tasting. I had difficulty finding it in the central NY area...until now - please add: Hamilton Whole Foods, Broad St., Hamilton, NY to your store locator!!
• Comment Link Monday, 03 October 2011 21:26 posted by h_bratter@yahoo.com

  @ Shirley, you could find Pero's brand in Smith's store.
  
  
  Henry's should carry it, too.
• Comment Link Monday, 12 September 2011 23:32 posted by Meg

  Love this product. My husband and I were looking for Postum not realizing it was discontinued and came across Pero on the net. We just had a health food store open and happen to find it there. I'm glad that we did. It's a great alternative to coffee. I didn't realize that it didn't have rye in it before. I think the rye gives it a better flavor having tasted another brand that does not have the rye in it. It's more richer and fuller in flavor. I think Pero is the best brand out there for a coffee alternative.
  
  Thank You
• Comment Link Thursday, 18 August 2011 22:11 posted by Shirley Dougherty

  I have been purchasing PERO here for the past 2 1/2 years and now it is no longer available. It replaced the Postum that I was drinking since I was about 8 years old. My grandmother startd me on it when I wanted something in the winte instead of hot chocolate. I don't drink coffee. This was a great drink for me. I really like it and am now trying to find where I will be able to purchase it.
  Please let me know.
  
  Response: Please let us know where you are located and we will help you find pero. Also, you can use our store locator. Thank you.
• Comment Link Friday, 29 July 2011 03:15 posted by AM Green

  Is Pero available in Australia, if so where??
  
  Many thanks
  AM
  
  Response: Unfortunately, we only have distribution rights in the United States
• Comment Link Saturday, 09 July 2011 18:23 posted by Marie

  I like it, I agree with some otherpeople about the taste & color being different from the Swiss product. But I can live with it.
  My problem is about my heart beats racing when I drink it. Not as much now than before.
  My son had the same problem when he tried it a week ago.
  Any explanation?
  
  Response: Unfortunately, we would not have an explanation for this. Please consult with your physician.