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From resorts and casinos to mom-and-pop diners, there’s an increasing need to accommodate gluten-free guests. When friends and families dine out, it is often the person in the group with allergies or food intolerances who drive the choice of where the group eats. Restaurants that can accommodate gluten-free consumers will be chosen again and again.
Accommodating guests with gluten intolerance
What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley and is present in flour made from those grains.
Why is gluten harmful to some people? Many people can be intolerant of or sensitive to gluten which can cause significant digestive problems and some people have actual allergies to wheat, rye, or barley. For people who have Celiac Disease (estimated to be at least 3 million Americans), eating food containing gluten causes an autoimmune reaction and illness in multiple systems of the body. Long-term exposure to gluten can be even more harmful.
The Good News! Many foods are naturally gluten-free. These include fruits and vegetables, meat and seafood, dairy products, nuts, legumes, rice, corn, and other grains (NOT wheat, rye, or barley). Best practices in your kitchen can help keep non-gluten-containing food from cross-contamination. For more information on cross-contamination read here.
How can we help? We carry a variety of bread products your guests will love. Our sandwich bread, hamburger and hot dog buns, and dinner rolls can be easily substituted into your existing menu items to create options for your gluten-free guests. All our products are made in a certified and dedicated gluten-free bakery. We are happy to serve businesses that support the gluten-free community.
