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Is risotto gluten-free? Usually, check the stock

Risotto is rice, stock, butter, cheese and wine, usually with no gluten ingredients. With coeliac (celiac) disease, ask about the stock. Arancini are breaded.Read →
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Is Indian curry gluten-free? Often, if you know the four traps

Many Indian curries are built on rice, lentils and spices. With coeliac (celiac) disease, watch the breads, the fryer, flour in sauces and hing…Read →
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Is ramen gluten-free? No, ramen noodles are wheat

Ramen noodles are made from wheat, and the broth is usually seasoned with soy sauce. Gluten-free ramen exists at a few specialist places. What…Read →
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Are tacos gluten-free? Corn tortillas are, ask about the griddle

Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, flour tortillas are wheat. With coeliac (celiac) disease, ask about the shared griddle, the fryer and the fillings.Read →
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Is pad thai gluten-free? Often not as served, here’s what to ask

Pad thai starts from rice noodles, but soy sauce and oyster sauce in the wok often contain wheat. What to ask with coeliac (celiac)…Read →
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Is pho gluten-free? The noodles are, check the sauces

Pho is made with rice noodles and a spiced broth. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check the hoisin and soy sauce, stock cubes and the…Read →
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Is sushi gluten-free? Often not by default: what to order and ask

Rice and raw fish are gluten-free; soy sauce, some sushi vinegars, tempura and imitation crab often aren't. What to order and ask at a…Read →
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Gluten-free supermarket shopping abroad: where to look and how to read the pack

How to find gluten-free food in supermarkets abroad: where it's shelved, which words to look for on labels, pharmacies, and what to bring as…Read →
Travel

Gluten-free in the countryside and small towns: how to find something to eat

Why eating gluten-free is harder outside big cities, and a method for villages, mountains and rural areas: shops, cafΓ©s, calling ahead and what to…Read →
Basics

Coeliac guest at a wedding or event: how to brief the caterer

How to brief a caterer, wedding venue or restaurant for a coeliac guest: what to ask, what to put in writing, and how the…Read →
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A gluten-free Halloween for a coeliac child: a plan that keeps the fun

Trick-or-treat with coeliac disease: which sweets usually contain gluten, the swap-at-home trick, parties and school events. A calm plan for parents.Read →
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Is baking powder gluten-free? Usually, check the filler

Most baking powder is gluten-free, but some brands use wheat flour or wheat starch as a filler. With coeliac (celiac) disease, check the label.Read →
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