Packed with everything you need to know to prepare meals or navigate a menu in any eating establishment, Let's Eat Out Around the World Gluten Free and Allergy Free is an easy-to-use resource that helps you to: Ask the right questions and order safe meals with or without gluten-free menus and food allergy charts Plan trips, holidays, and business travel with detailed guidelines for snacks, airlines, hotels, and cruise lines Explore overseas destinations with chef translation cards, airline meal codes, and international travel tips Kim Koeller is an internationally acclaimed speaker, global consultant, author, and creator of the award-winning Let's Eat Out! series of books, ebooks, and mobile apps After years of misdiagnosis, Koeller personally manages celiac disease and multiple food allergies and has been 100% gluten and allergy free for 10-plus years As the founder of GlutenFree Passport, she consults with businesses and individuals about food management, special diet wellness, and customer innovation She has traveled over million miles, lived on continents delivering transformational client solutions, and holds a Master’s in International Management Her expert advice has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, USA Today, Hotels Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and numerous other publications worldwide www.GlutenFreePassport.com 11 W 42nd Street, 15th Floor New York, NY 10036 www.demoshealth.com $26.95 COVER DESIGN BY CARLOS MALDONADO LET’S EAT OUT AROUND THE WORLD gluten free and allergy free Eat safely in any restaurant at home or abroad Foreword by Alessio Fasano, MD Director, Center for Celiac Research, Massachusetts General Hospital FOURTH EDITION FOURTH EDITION Robert La France is a restaurant industry veteran who has spent over 18 years involved in all aspects of restaurant operations He has worked with Asian, European, and North American cuisines gluten free and allergy free “Built on a framework of empowerment [and] packaged into a superbly professional, high-quality text for both patients and practitioners.” —TODAY’S DIETITIAN MAGAZINE Eat safely in any restaurant at home or abroad “Highly recommended! This is essential for the home cook, restaurant diner, and international traveler with celiac disease or any food allergy.” —LIBRARY JOURNAL Kim Koeller Robert La France LET’S EAT OUT AROUND THE WORLD Confidently avoid meals with gluten, wheat, corn, dairy, egg, fish, peanut, shellfish, soy, and tree nuts Discover over 175 dishes across six ethnic cuisines including French, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, and Thai plus traditional American steak and seafood options Understand ingredients, food preparation, hidden allergens, and cross-contact Koeller & La France EAT SAFE GLUTEN-FREE AND ALLERGY-FREE MEALS IN YOUR HOME AND AT RESTAURANTS AROUND THE CORNER OR ANYWHERE ACROSS THE GLOBE Praise for Let’s Eat Out Around the World Gluten Free and Allergy Free “Highly recommended! This is essential for the international traveler, restaurant diner, and home cook with celiac disease or any food allergy.” —Library Journal “Built on a framework of empowerment [and] packaged into a superbly professional, high quality text for both patients and practitioners.” —Today’s Dietitian Magazine “Simply outstanding reference offers an exclusive perspective on innovative strategies for pursuit of an allergen-free healthy diet without the necessity to stay home.” —Midwest Book Review, out of stars “Very informative and well-written added to our recommended book list.” —Kids with Food Allergies, US “Well organized and comprehensive compilation of information [An] excellent guide for ordering tasty, fulfilling meals.” —ForeWord Clarion Review, out of stars “Thorough and comprehensive [including a] full range of information about major restaurant cuisines, ingredients and preparations.” —Restaurants & Institutions Magazine “Excellent timeless guide to safe eating out.” —Anaphylaxis Australia “Great when visiting local restaurants serving foreign foods or traveling abroad.” —Coeliac UK “Wonderful resource for the coeliac / celiac diner and the food industry.” —Coeliac New Zealand Koeller_03601_PTR_00_i-xvii_FM_10-10-13.indd i 10/10/2013 6:54:09 PM “[An] invaluable resource and comprehensive guide for eating out whether at home or abroad.” —Allergic Living Magazine “Excellent for helping celiacs / coeliacs & those on special diets regain their quality of life.” —Sue Shepherd PhD, Author & Dietitian “Empowers readers to safely dine out anywhere.” —Gluten Intolerance Group “Essential reference for celiac / coeliac and food allergy clients that eat in restaurants and travel… great for dietitians counseling clients or for those working in food service.” —Dietitians of Canada “Prepares prospective diners for everything that is likely to come their way.” —Foods Matter, UK “Visa to the world of eating out for people who normally have to worry constantly about their children.” —All About Kids Magazine “Aids both consumers and food service staff in better collaborating on dealing with allergies and the likelihood of more arising.” —Food Service Magazine “At last, a book that gives allergy sufferers the freedom to eat out safely.” —Allergy New Zealand “Fantastic presentation of invaluable material for those with special dietary needs… even chefs and restaurant owners could learn something about the food they serve.” —Writer’s Digest, US “Consumers, food service owners, operators, chefs and staff will find this book extremely helpful and a tremendous resource.” —College Services Magazine “Must read for anyone with food sensitivities or celiac / coeliac disease and the hospitality industry.” —Shelley Case, BSc, RD & Author Koeller_03601_PTR_00_i-xvii_FM_10-10-13.indd ii 10/10/2013 6:54:09 PM “Helps communicate food requirements when dining out locally or travelling abroad.” —Canadian Living Magazine “You can eat out and enjoy it thanks to this invaluable reference tool for safe glutenfree and allergen-free eating.” —American Celiac Disease Alliance “Important for travelers who may be trying all sorts of new cuisines and don’t know what to be on the lookout for in menus and food items.” —Los Angeles Times “First of its kind … makes you hungry and gives you the power to protect yourself from food allergies at the same time … [A] well-written, professionally researched and gorgeous book.” —BookReview.com “Extremely helpful great reference tool for families.” —Food Allergy Initiative “Thorough guide to worry-free foods, with advice for diners who love foods that don’t love them back.” —US Airways Magazine “Pioneering effort for safe eating experiences.” —Celiac Sprue Association “True lifesavers of the allergic and intolerant.” —GoDairyFree “Defensive guide identifying hundreds of often unexpected sources of food allergens in restaurant meals.” —The Nutrition Reporter, US “Instructs travelers with food sensitivities or allergies how to eat what they want, where they want and when they want.” —Canadian Travel Press Magazine “Let’s Eat Out! is a fine coach, with numerous helpful tips and highlighted dishes in which allergy triggers may lurk….[A] lifesaver for those who have food allergies.” —Chicago Tribune Koeller_03601_PTR_00_i-xvii_FM_10-10-13.indd iii 10/10/2013 6:54:09 PM Koeller_03601_PTR_00_i-xvii_FM_10-10-13.indd iv 10/10/2013 6:54:09 PM Let’s Eat Out Around the World Gluten Free and Allergy Free Eat Safely in Any Restaurant at Home or Abroad Fourth Edition Kim Koeller & Robert La France New York Koeller_03601_PTR_00_i-xvii_FM_10-10-13.indd v 10/10/2013 6:54:09 PM Visit our website at www.demoshealth.com ISBN: 978-1-936303-60-1 e-book ISBN: 978-1-617052-04-0 Acquisitions Editor: Julia Pastore Compositor: Newgen Imaging © 2014 by Kim Koeller All rights reserved This book is protected by copyright No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher Medical information provided by Demos Health, in the absence of a visit with a health care professional, must be considered as an educational service only This book is not designed to replace a physician’s independent judgment about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or therapy for a given patient Our purpose is to provide you with information that will help you make your own health care decisions The information and opinions provided here are believed to be accurate and sound, based on the best judgment available to the authors, editors, and publisher, but readers who fail to consult appropriate health authorities assume the risk of injuries The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions The editors and publisher welcome any reader to report to the publisher any discrepancies or inaccuracies noticed GlutenFree Passport®, AllergyFree Passport® and their logos are trademarks of AllergyFree Passport®, LLC Interior photos provided by: Brand X Pictures™, Creatas Images, Digital Vision, Getty Images®, Ingram, iStockphoto®, MedioImages™, Photodisc®, Shutterstock™, Jupiter Images®, Thinkstock™ Images and Katie Patrick (p 303) Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Koeller, Kim, author [Let’s eat out] Let’s eat out around the world gluten free and allergy free: eat safely in any restaurant at home or abroad / Kim Koeller & Robert La France — 4th edition pages cm Revision of: Let’s eat out — Chicago, Ill : R & R Pub., –2009 Includes index ISBN 978-1-936303-60-1 — ISBN 978-1-61705-204-0 (ebook) Gluten-free diet Gluten-free foods Food allergy—Diet therapy I La France, Robert, author II Title RM237.86.K6445 2013 641.5’6318—dc23 2013028922 Special discounts on bulk quantities of Demos Health books are available to corporations, professional associations, pharmaceutical companies, health care organizations, and other qualifying groups For details, please contact: Special Sales Department Demos Medical Publishing, LLC 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor New York, NY 10036 Phone: 800-532-8663 or 212-683-0072 Fax: 212-941-7842 E-mail: specialsales@demosmedpub.com Printed in the United States of America by Bang Printing 13 14 15 16 17 / Koeller_03601_PTR_00_i-xvii_FM_10-10-13.indd vi 10/10/2013 6:54:10 PM Dedication To our parents— Vivi & Ed Norma & Roland To Robbie, Robert and our team of angels To our supporters, advocates and nay-sayers alike To dreams, synchronicities & empowering people across the globe Koeller_03601_PTR_00_i-xvii_FM_10-10-13.indd vii 10/10/2013 6:54:10 PM Acknowledgments Our sincere gratitude to the many people who have encouraged and supported us over the years on this incredible journey including: family, friends, colleagues, customers, seminar participants, conference attendees, business clients, and focus group teams around the world Thank you for sharing your feedback and questions about gluten-free and allergy-free living which has helped us to envision and expand our innovative Let’s Eat Out series thereby driving more change across the globe A HUGE thanks to Katie Mayer—it is terrific working with you due to your continued commitment, creativity, enthusiasm, and love of new projects Your extraordinary skills, ideas, dedication and “can do” attitude have been essential in making our dream of enriching the quality of life worldwide a reality! Dr Alessio Fasano and Susie Flaherty—we deeply appreciate the heartfelt foreword, groundbreaking research, and vast medical expertise you provide that supports the global celiac community We are very grateful to our wonderful agent, Marilyn Allen, who believes in the importance of passion and special diets We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with Julia Pastore, our amazing executive editor, and her talented team at Demos Health Publishing including: Lee Oglesby for editorial assistance, Joanne Jay and Pam Amri for production expertise, Carlos Maldonado for our cover design, and Lucy Frisch, our publicist We are thankful for your attention to detail, guidance, and the experience you have brought to make this project a success To our outstanding GlutenFree Passport team including Katie Mayer, Amy Koeller, Grant Landis, Bennett Berg, Yannis Arvanitis, Cara Swider, Mark Bauhs, Rob Bowman and, of course, our wise and exceptional shipper Each of you has been instrumental, for many years, in helping to inspire individuals and businesses everywhere about food and travel, so many thanks! We appreciate our international chefs and culinary advisors for your efforts to ensure the quality of our ethnic restaurant cuisines, ingredients, and food preparation techniques proven to stand the test of time: Michael Slegnangod, Joel Schaefer, Crystal Crawley, Arber Murici, Lumi Devine, Freddy Sanchez, Sueson Vess, Tim Gannon, domenica catelli, Tariq Zaman, Samir Majmudar, Pam Panyasiri, Nicolas Bergerault, Stephane Tremolani, and Jeff Dattilo A special thank you to Jen Cafferty, Alan Wolf, Deb Grealish, Sharon Leamy, Consuelo Martinez, Janet Bass, Luis Bracamonte, Betsy Ingram, Alice Lambie, Christy Lyons, Mary Pappas, and so many more for your insights, understanding and belief in us To everyone impacted by gluten-free and allergy-free diets around the world, we hope that with Let’s Eat Out, you feel more empowered to safely cook, eat, work, travel, and explore this adventure of life! Koeller_03601_PTR_00_i-xvii_FM_10-10-13.indd viii 10/10/2013 6:54:10 PM Intention of Book This award-winning book is intended to provide information useful to people living with celiac / coeliac, food allergies and special diets The authors, the publisher, the contributors and reviewers of this book (collectively “we”) have made reasonable efforts to make sure that the information provided is accurate and complete We believe that factual information contained in this book was correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication However, we not warrant or guarantee that any of the information is accurate or complete It is not possible for us to have gathered all the information available or independently analyzed or tested the information We assume no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors contained in this book We expressly disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects arising from the use or application of the information contained herein, as well as responsibility for any liability, injury, loss or damage, whether it be actual, special, consequential, personal or otherwise, which is incurred or allegedly incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the use and application of any of the contents of this book or for references made within it The information contained in this book should not be viewed as medical advice Questions regarding celiac / coeliac, food allergies, special diets, drug and food interactions and anything related to a specific individual should be addressed to a doctor or other medical practitioner We are not responsible for any goods and/or services referred to in this book By providing this information, we not endorse any business or advocate the use of any products or services referred to in this book, and the owners or operators of the businesses referred to in this book not endorse AllergyFree Passport®, LLC, or GlutenFree Passport® We expressly disclaim any liability relating to the use of any goods and/or services referred to in this book Although the authors and the publishers of this book are appreciative of the support and information received, AllergyFree Passport®, LLC, and GlutenFree Passport® are not affiliated with (and have not received any compensation from or related to) any of the individuals, products, organizations, associations, airlines, restaurants or businesses identified in this book Koeller_03601_PTR_00_i-xvii_FM_10-10-13.indd ix 10/10/2013 6:54:10 PM 312 Airline, Hotel, Cruise and Travel Tips Educate yourself on ingredients, food preparation techniques and hidden allergens Determine appropriate meals and restaurants in your port cities, if desired Discuss meal alternatives with the culinary specialists from the cruise line Order your gluten and allergen-free meals in advance, if appropriate Ideally, obtain in writing a mutually agreed upon meal plan and approach to ensure safe eating on the cruise ship 10 Determine if designated wait staff will serve each of your meals throughout the cruise 11 Determine what safe snacks you need to pack for excursions away from the cruise ship 12 Confirm your special meals with the cruise line 3- days prior to your departure 12 13 Meet with the Hotel Director (yes–on a cruise ship!), manager of the dining room, staff and/or chef once you have boarded the ship to reiterate your needs 14 Communicate your dietary concerns to your designated wait staff and cabin crew, as required International Travel Tips When venturing overseas, following these travel guidelines will help to make your journey more enjoyable and increase your comfort level while staying in both English and foreign-language speaking destinations Research on-line global databases and resources about eating out and traveling overseas Contact the local celiac / coeliac or food allergy associations for suggestions on eating gluten and allergen-free in that specific country Koeller_03601_PTR_13_300-315_10-10-13.indd 312 10/10/2013 6:41:37 PM Airline, Hotel, Cruise and Travel Tips 313 Understand country specific regulations regarding standards on allowable products packed in carry-on luggage Review food product labeling regulations for your destination, which may differ from your home country Determine the availability of safe gluten and allergen free snacks for future purchase during your travels For those visiting foreign-speaking countries, it is also important to communicate your needs in the native language Ensure any medical documentation that may be needed has been translated into the language of each country included in your travels Carry pocket-size gluten and allergen-free translation cards which identify your special dietary requirements by allergen, key ingredients and critical food preparation techniques Pack a foreign language phrase guide such as the Multi-Lingual Phrase Passport for additional phrases including common ingredients, dining requests, breakfast meals, health considerations and products 12 Foreign Language Translation Cards In order to navigate your way in foreign-speaking countries, it is important to effectively communicate your needs in the native language even if you can’t pronounce the words or speak the language Translation cards as downloadable PDFs and mobile apps are available free of charge in various foreign languages ranging from Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish to Arabic, Greek and Russian These cards are designed in an easy-to-use format so that you may refer to them when scanning a Koeller_03601_PTR_13_300-315_10-10-13.indd 313 10/10/2013 6:41:38 PM 314 Airline, Hotel, Cruise and Travel Tips 12 restaurant menu You can also use them by pointing directly to the card to express your needs for safe gluten and allergen-free eating Sample gluten and allergen-free translation cards are included as examples in the Italian and French languages PDFs and mobile apps of these cards as well as many other languages are also provided at either www.GlutenFreePassport.com or www AllergyFreePassport.com These basic phrases have been translated to assist you with your gluten and allergen concerns and key preparation requests that may be required in foreignspeaking countries It is recommended that you present the appropriate card to the wait staff and/or chef at your selected eating establishment in the foreign-speaking country to communicate your special dietary requirements It may also be helpful to print extra copies of the cards in the event that the restaurant staff or chef want to keep them for future reference! The translation cards in the French, German, Italian and Spanish languages are excerpted from the award-winning Multi-Lingual Phrase Passport, Winner of the Best Language Guide and Best Travel Guide Award As part of the Let’s Eat Out! book series, this first-of-its-kind guide includes over 1,200 phrases as described in the Appendix Visit www.GlutenFreePassport.com or www.Allergy FreePassport.com for international travel resources including: • Free downloadable pocket-sized translation cards • Free mobile apps of chef translation cards • Food allergen and gluten-free labeling regulations around the world • Hundreds of listings of global associations • Store listings by country across the globe • Hundreds of gluten and allergen-free products Koeller_03601_PTR_13_300-315_10-10-13.indd 314 10/10/2013 6:41:38 PM Airline, Hotel, Cruise and Travel Tips 315 Sample Downloadable Translation Cards Allergen-Free Italian Language Translation Card Excerpted from the awardwinning Multi-Lingual Phrase Passport—part of the Let’s Eat Out! book series Available at www.AllergyFreePassport.com Gluten-Free French Language Translation Card Excerpted from the award-winning MultiLingual Phrase Passport— part of the Let’s Eat Out! book series Available at www.GlutenFreePassport com Koeller_03601_PTR_13_300-315_10-10-13.indd 315 12 10/10/2013 6:41:43 PM 316 A Koeller_03601_PTR_14_316-326_App_10-10-13.indd 316 10/10/2013 6:53:20 PM 317 Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country —Anais Nin A pp endi x Additional Gluten and Allergen Free Resources Appendix Overview The following reflect additional resources for gluten and allergen free lifestyles including: ã GlutenFree Passportđ and AllergyFree Passportđ solutions A ã Passport guides in paper format from Let’s Eat Out! • Ebook Digital series content on eReading devices • Mobile applications from Let’s Eat Out! • Global market research trends • On-line educational resources • Contact information These resources are designed to further enhance safe gluten and allergen-free eating experiences for both guests and restaurants around the corner and around the world! Koeller_03601_PTR_14_316-326_App_10-10-13.indd 317 10/10/2013 6:53:27 PM 318 Appendix: Additional Gluten and Allergen Free Resources GlutenFree Passport® and AllergyFree Passport® Solutions As the creators of the internationally acclaimed Let’s Eat Out! series of books, ebooks, applications and resources, GlutenFree Passport® and AllergyFree Passport® deliver innovative gluten and allergen-free client solutions on a worldwide basis Our mission is to be: One of the world’s leading educators delivering innovative tools, services & research to enhance quality of life worldwide Our vision is two-fold: Empower individuals to safely eat outside the home and travel while managing food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities & celiac / coeliac disease Educate restaurants, travel providers and food manufacturers to support gluten and allergen free customer needs A The uniquely qualified team designs, implements and promotes educational products and business services to increase the number of: • Individuals who safely dine out and travel with special diets • Restaurants that offer healthy meals as part of their standard services • Travel, hospitality and food service providers catering to guests with special needs • Manufacturing companies providing gluten and allergen-free products As pioneers in the special diet community, with global knowledge and local expertise, our team offers knowl- Koeller_03601_PTR_14_316-326_App_10-10-13.indd 318 10/10/2013 6:53:33 PM Appendix: Additional Gluten and Allergen Free Resources 319 edge resources, training services, product / market positioning, personal coaching, global culinary tours and business consulting On a worldwide basis, we: Educate the public with special dietary requirements on ingredients, food preparation and options Train hospitality, tourism and product manufacturing professionals about gluten & allergen free diets Assist industries in developing and delivering healthy gluten and allergen free client services Minimize the anxiety associated with eating outside the home and traveling As global health education consulting firms, the unique team of authoritative experts, leading consultants and pioneering researchers has extensive expertise across the culinary, hospitality, travel, healthcare, entertainment and product industries Over 350 publications, TV & radio shows, associations, organizations and other media outlets around the world have recognized the innovative efforts of the global consulting team The team has also been featured in numerous international consumer and industry publications including: A • “Smart Traveler: Expert Advice” – National Geographic Traveler Magazine • “Dine Out Worry Free” – USA Today • “The Big Seven Steps for Restaurants” – Food & Drink Magazine • “Working with Food Allergies” – Food Service Magazine GlutenFree Passport® and AllergyFree Passport® also promote awareness and understanding of celiac / coeliac disease, food allergies and special diets worldwide Koeller_03601_PTR_14_316-326_App_10-10-13.indd 319 10/10/2013 6:53:33 PM 320 Appendix: Additional Gluten and Allergen Free Resources Passport Guides in Paper Format from Let’s Eat Out! Restaurant Cuisine-Specific Passports Another part of the award-winning Let’s Eat Out! series, are pocket-size restaurant cuisine guides or “passports” in a 1/2 “ x 1/2” paper format The restaurant cuisines are conveniently grouped into the following combinations to be easily carried in your purse, brief case, back pack and suit jacket pocket: • American Steak & Seafood and Mexican Cuisine Passport • Chinese, Indian and Thai Cuisine Passport • French and Italian Cuisine Passport These guides allow you to scan the menu at any restaurant, quickly identify the safest meal choices and ask restaurant staff the right questions to avoid the 10 most common allergens hidden in food preparation As detailed in the restaurant cuisine chapters 4–10, each passport provides: A • • • • Sample restaurant menus 50-plus menu dish descriptions Preparation techniques and quick reference guides Questions to ask to ensure safe meals anywhere “Invaluable resources for people with food allergies, celiac disease and other medical conditions as well as restaurant managers who want to offer allergy-free foods” – ForeWord Clarion Review Koeller_03601_PTR_14_316-326_App_10-10-13.indd 320 10/10/2013 6:53:34 PM Appendix: Additional Gluten and Allergen Free Resources 321 Multi-Lingual Phrase Passport The Let’s Eat Out! series also includes a convenient pocket-size translation guide titled the Multi-Lingual Phrase Passport as part of the Let’s Eat Out! series in a 1/2 “ x 1/2 “ print format Winner of the Best Language Guide Award and Best Travel Guide Award, this innovative resource provides over 1,200 translations integral to international travel while managing celiac / coeliac, food allergies and special diets The phrases include translations from the English language to the French, German, Italian and Spanish languages for reference while visiting foreign speaking countries The following are detailed to assist you in communicating gluten and allergen-free needs: • • • • • • Variety of dining requests Ingredients and food preparation considerations Culinary techniques Common food allergens Breakfast dishes Health conditions All phrases have been translated by a professional translation service and quality assurance tested by native speakers to ensure phrase accuracy and applicability based upon contemporary cultural idioms A “Travel armed with this passport and feel a great deal more confident with translations from a huge range of ingredients, common allergens, common questions, symptoms of illness and common courtesies” – Coeliac New Zealand Koeller_03601_PTR_14_316-326_App_10-10-13.indd 321 10/10/2013 6:53:38 PM 322 Appendix: Additional Gluten and Allergen Free Resources Ebook Digital Series Content on eReading Devices GlutenFree Passport® and AllergyFree Passport® believe that individuals need to be able to access Let’s Eat Out! content anywhere, anytime, anyplace and on the device of their choice to ensure safe eating out experiences For this reason, the series is available in electronic formats on your mobile and eReading devices such as ebook readers, smartphones, tablets, desktops, laptops and more across the globe Individuals have the option of choosing what content to access and read based upon user preferences Ebook options include: • • • Content from Let’s Eat Out! print books Ethnic restaurant cuisine ebooks Desired language phrase translations Additional educational products for eReading devices are continuously in development to compliment the series and further facilitate safe eating everywhere around the world For more information about digital content available on various devices, visit our websites A “Arms diners and restaurants with a checklist of menu considerations and shows how common allergens are in many foods, even those that don’t immediately seem suspect” – Restaurants & Institutions Koeller_03601_PTR_14_316-326_App_10-10-13.indd 322 10/10/2013 6:53:41 PM Appendix: Additional Gluten and Allergen Free Resources 323 Mobile Applications from the Let’s Eat Out! Series Anyone managing celiac / coeliac, food allergies, intolerances & special diets can more easily eat out at restaurants and fast food chains with safe meal choices in the palm of their hands Individuals can personalize Apple and Android mobile applications to their concerns based upon 10 common food allergens These innovative apps transform eating out into safe & positive experiences anywhere These applications represent a collaborative team effort and usability testing with international business / technology consultants, restaurant industry professionals and individuals impacted by celiac / coeliac and food allergies The solutions have been recognized by newspapers, magazines, radio and TV programs around the world and assist individuals from over 60 countries with instant access to safe eating and travel everywhere “Allows users to feel safe and anxiety free when eating out!” – Consumer Insight, Inc iEatOut Gluten & Allergen Free When dining in restaurants, the iEatOut app, based on 300-plus pages from the Let’s Eat Out! book, allows users to browse detailed menu items and order meals from various types of ethnic restaurant cuisines including Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Steak & Seafood and Thai The app puts information about safe foods at the touch of a screen and offers peace of mind when eating out! Users choose from hundreds of menu items, ingredients and food preparation techniques based on gluten & allergen food concerns A “Access expert advice on questions to ask when ordering at the touch of your screen!” – Gluten Free Living Magazine Koeller_03601_PTR_14_316-326_App_10-10-13.indd 323 10/10/2013 6:53:42 PM 324 Appendix: Additional Gluten and Allergen Free Resources iCanEat Fast Food Gluten Free & Allergy Free For fast food meals, the iCanEat Fast Food app tailors meal choices from a variety of US Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Chains With menu items dynamically customized to specific allergens, users can easily pinpoint meals that are safe to eat by hiding those that contain your food concerns Instead of sifting through hundreds of web pages to find potential meal options, this unique app saves time and effort by analyzing the allergens for you “Novel app helps find safe menu items at restaurant chains!” – Allergic Living Magazine Additional Apple & Android Apps Find additional dining and travel mobile apps at your fingertips by searching Gluten Free Passport on the Apple and Google Play stores and download: • • • A • Ethnic restaurant dining apps Gluten Free and Allergy Free Travel Checklists Gluten Free and Allergy Free Translation Cards for Travel Mangeons Sans Gluten et Sans Allergènes Global Market Research Trends Understanding Gluten and Allergen-Free Experiences Worldwide: Global Perspective of Consumers, Hospitality & Food Service provides industry-leading insights and global findings about special diet lifestyles from over 2,700 participants in 35 countries This cutting edge research details quantitative and qualitative analysis from thousands of consumer and business experiences across the globe The threedimensional research initiative presents market trends and best practices specific to: • • Koeller_03601_PTR_14_316-326_App_10-10-13.indd 324 Eating out expectations Travel concerns 10/10/2013 6:53:42 PM Appendix: Additional Gluten and Allergen Free Resources • • 325 Product preferences Quality of life considerations Focusing on consumers living with celiac / coeliac, food allergies, special diets and the businesses that serve them, this break-through research also encompasses comparisons between consumer and industry perspectives as well as future strategic advancements Featured by associations and organizations worldwide, the empirical market research data helps to drive change for gluten and allergen-free lifestyles throughout the global community “92% of gluten and allergen-free guests will return frequently to the same eating establishment after a positive eating-out experience Gluten-free and allergen-free guests are a profitable and loyal market globally There is a terrific opportunity for increased revenues when food service professionals ‘get it’ and customers feel safe.” – Hotels Magazine For a complimentary executive research summary and/or to purchase the detailed research findings, visit our websites A On-Line Educational Resources As two of the world’s leading health consulting firms, GlutenFree Passport® and AllergyFree Passport® have developed significant educational resources associated with special diet lifestyles Complimentary resources for consumers and businesses include: • Proven eating out approach materials • Worldwide labeling considerations • Global prevalence of special diets Koeller_03601_PTR_14_316-326_App_10-10-13.indd 325 10/10/2013 6:53:48 PM 326 Appendix: Additional Gluten and Allergen Free Resources • Airline and snack guidelines • Travel tips and translation chef cards Links to hundreds of up-to-date gluten and allergenfree restaurants, bakeries, pizzerias, books, publications, research organizations, stores, products, associations and businesses are also available by visiting our websites Contact Information Follow us on Twitter at GFPassport and AFPassport Find us on Facebook at GlutenFree Passport and AllergyFree Passport Watch Kim Koeller on YouTube Subscribe to www.GlutenFreeBlog.com for food and travel advice Additionally, if you would like to be included in the mailing list for GlutenFree Passport® and/or AllergyFree Passport®, obtain information on innovative educational services or have feedback, please contact us via email at: info@GlutenFreePassport.com or info@AllergyFreePassport.com A Koeller_03601_PTR_14_316-326_App_10-10-13.indd 326 10/10/2013 6:53:48 PM ... 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