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Gluten-Free vs Gluten-Friendly: What To Know Before You Order
The wording on a menu can be confusing and frustrating for someone with a gluten intolerance who is trying to figure out what is safe to eat at a restaurant. Gluten-free and gluten-friendly sound like very similar words, but to be honest, they are very different, and choosing the wrong option could leave you dealing with symptoms later. Why Gluten-Free vs Gluten-Friendly Matters Per Google, the exact definition of ‘gluten-free’ is below: “Gluten-free” means a food product contains no wheat, barley, rye, or crossbreeds of these grains, with less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten allowed, according to the FDA. Meaning the food item itself would be safe for most people with a…
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Brick Oven Gluten-Free Pizza at Bencotto in Boston!
Authentic Italian Food at Bencotto in Boston Not only authentic Italian food at Bencotto’s in Boston, but brick oven gluten-free pizza! I was in heaven! I don’t think I’ve ever had better pizza to be honest, it was amazing! Our family recently took a trip to Boston this summer for a wedding, and did some sightseeing one day, and came across an excellent restaurant called Bencotto. Come to find out, there is an entire area in the North End of Boston that has a group of restaurants labeled ‘Little Italy’ that have been serving authentic Italian food for decades. Bencotto’s serves gluten-free pasta, gluten-free garlic bread, and brick oven gluten-free pizza! They have…
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100% Vegan and Gluten-Free Bakery – Purely Sweet Bakery!
Now here is something to look forward to…a 100% vegan and gluten-free bakery! Imagine going into a bakery and picking anything you want! I’ve had dreams about this exact thing, lol. There aren’t many options when it comes to an entire store of gluten-free items. It’s such a great idea for an underserved section of the population. Try Purely Sweet Bakery in the Dayton, Ohio area, and you won’t be disappointed! Purely Sweet Bakery Back Story Owner Dawn Vaflor created Purely Sweet Bakery out of a personal need, according to the website, and wanted to help others with food intolerances have an easier time finding a bakery item. Due to a chronic medical…
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Make Your Meal at Five Guys Gluten-Free!
Five Guys is an excellent option for those with gluten intolerance because there are many ways to make a meal at Five Guys gluten-free! Five Guys Restaurant Options Five Guys is a fast food restaurant that serves American cuisine: Burgers, hot dogs, fries, and shakes. Surprisingly, the majority of the items they offer are gluten-free. For full allergen information, please click here to access this page of their website. Here is what they have available in the store to let you know what items contain gluten: I am really impressed with Five Guys as they provide many options for those with gluten intolerance and are also aware of how to prep food properly…
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Is Culver’s an Affordable Gluten-Free Restaurant?
Great question right? I know for those with gluten intolerance, finding a restaurant that is entirely gluten free and affordable is like they just won the lottery lol, but some good news about Culver’s at least, they have many gluten-free options that are very affordable! Officially though, Culver’s is NOT a gluten-free restaurant because they have both gluten and gluten-free options and therefore cannot rule out contamination. They are considered a fast food restaurant with many gluten-free options though which gives more choices to those like me that have gluten intolerance. Culver’s Menu – Gluten-Free Options Culver’s menu consists of the basics of every fast food restaurant: Hamburgers, fries, chicken, seafood, salads, kid’s…
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Unique Gluten-Free Donut Shop – Glazed Donuts Made To Order!
A Popular Gluten-Free Bakery in Columbus, Ohio Well you don’t see this everywhere, but this little gluten-free bakery in Columbus has a dedicated area to where you can special order online or in person, gluten-free donuts! Donna’s Delicious Dozen A quaint little shop located in northwest Columbus has made to order donuts with a huge selection, including a dedicated fryer and prep area entirely for gluten-free donuts! You can read about what steps this shop takes to make sure there is no contamination by clicking here. This gluten-free bakery offers a ton of different types of donuts, some available on a walk-in basis (although the kind would depend on the season and when…
