Why 'Gluten-Free' at Restaurants Isn't Always Safe

That 'gluten-free' menu item might still be cross-contaminated. Here's what to ask.

Ordering out with celiac disease is like playing a game of dietary Russian roulette. Many restaurants genuinely try — but 'gluten-free' on a menu often just means 'no wheat in the recipe'.

Ask these questions: 1. Is the fryer shared with breaded items? 2. Is the pasta boiled in the same water as regular pasta? 3. Are gluten-free items prepped on the same surface as breaded ones?

At Glutena, none of this is a concern — every square inch of our kitchen is dedicated 100% gluten-free.