Glutenfrei

Gluten-free products make an unrestricted diet possible for people with gluten intolerance or coeliac disease and are now widely available. Specialist shops and allergen filters make shopping easier by helping to specifically find foods without additional intolerances.

What is gluten?

Gluten is a mixture of roughly 90 % proteins, 8 % lipids and 2 % carbohydrates. Adding water to flour creates a rubbery, elastic mass that is central to the baking properties of flour. In genetically predisposed individuals, however, its consumption can trigger coeliac disease, an inflammatory condition of the intestinal mucosa. Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can also be alleviated by avoiding gluten.

Gluten-containing and gluten-free foods

Gluten-containing foods include wheat, barley, spelt, rye and kamut. Gluten-free alternatives include, among others:

• Quinoa, amaranth, maize, rice, millet, soya, buckwheat and potatoes
• Fruit, vegetables, pulses and dairy products
• Meat, fish, eggs and nuts

Drinks such as cider, wine, spirits and unflavoured teas are also gluten-free, whereas beer contains gluten. When shopping, look out for the relevant symbols and labels; in the kitchen, a strict separation of equipment should be maintained to avoid contamination.

Symptoms and treatment of coeliac disease

Typical symptoms of gluten intolerance are:

• Bloating, nausea and abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite and chronic diarrhoea
• Failure to thrive in children

The only effective treatment is a strictly gluten-free diet, under which the symptoms subside after a while. If coeliac disease is suspected, a doctor should be consulted. An extensive repertoire of gluten-free recipes ensures variety and enjoyment.

Gluten-free options at egora

At egora, particular attention is paid to variety and quality: gluten-free options are presented just as attractively as all other dishes. Through access to more than 100 carefully curated caterers as well as tailored advice, individual dietary needs and allergies are taken into account.