With December officially upon us, many will be thinking of what to serve on Christmas day – but have you considered those who can’t tolerate gluten?
Coeliac UK’s Christmas campaign Tales from a Gluten Free Christmas shines the spotlight on real life Christmas experiences from the gluten free community to help people understand the importance of safely catering gluten free and provides support for an inclusive gluten free Christmas.
Top tips for a gluten free Christmas include:
- Always check the label: Products which are gluten free will be labelled with the charity’s Crossed Grain symbol or state ‘gluten free’ on the pack.
- Use Coeliac UK’s Gluten Free Food Checker app to scan products and check whether they are suitable for a gluten free diet.
- Make your gluten free guests feel included with snacks and treats.
- Keep gluten free foods separate from those that contain gluten to avoid cross contamination.
- Wine, sparkling wine, cider and spirits are all gluten free, as are mixers like tonic water, soda water and lemonade.
You can download Coeliac UK’s 12 tips for a Gluten free Christmas at: www.coeliac.org.uk/12-tips
