A Foodservice Guide to Gluten-Free Menus

UNDER A NEW A FOODSERVICE GUIDE TO CELIAC DISEASE FDA an autoimmune disorder triggered by consuming the gluten protein GLUTEN-FREE MENUS 1 10 REGULATION IN EVERY BROUGHT TO YOU BY foothill 20 FOODS LABELED "GLUTEN-FREE" MUST CONTAIN FEWER THAN 133 FARMS® PARTS/MILLION OF GLUTEN WHAT IS GLUTEN POPULAR GLUTEN FREE MENU IDEAS 3 MILLION AMERICANS HAVE CELIAC DISEASE 31.1 MILLION ARE GLUTEN INTOLERANT GLUTEN IS A PROTEIN FOUND IN WHEAT • BARLEY • RYE APPETIZERS ENTREES - Rice crackers with cheese - Guacamole with corn chips - Veggies and dip Pork tacos with corn tortillas - Rice pasta with red sauce - Beans and rice SOUPS DESSERTS - Pureed winter squash soup - Chicken soup with rice noodles - Flourless chocolate cake - Crème brulee ONE IN EVERY THREE COST-EFFECTIVE & HEALTHY U.S. ADULTS ARE CUTTING GLUTEN OFFER NATURALLY OCCURING WHICH IS A 25.5% GLUTEN-FREE FOOD GROUPS BEANS, LEGUMES & NUTS • FRUITS & VEGETABLES • DAIRY PRODUCTS • MEAT & POULTRY • FISH & SEAFOOD INCREASE FROM 3 YEARS AGO CROSS C ONTACT TO MAKE FOOD SAFE FOR THOSE WITH CELIAC DISEASE, WHY BE GLUTEN-FREE? RESTAURANT KITCHENS MUST AVOID CROSS-CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTAINING GLUTEN FOODS EASILY CONTÁMINATED: OATS • PIZZA • FRENCH FRIES WIN 275 38* NON-CERTIFIED BAKED GOODS "GLUTEN-FREE" ON MENUS INCREASED 12009-2012 LIFT IN SALES T PS FOR RESTAURANTS WITH GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS FOODSERVICE DIRECTORS INTENDING # TOP 10 O FOR 2013 TON TO ADD MORE GLUTEN-FREE : MENU ITEMS: AS LISTED BY: THE NATIONAL : GLUTEN-FREE TO ENSURE A SAFE, GLUTEN-FREE DINING EXPERIENCE MENU TRENDS OPTIONS TO THEIR MENUS O Read labels carefully and check all ingredients 2 Work with your suppliers to verify products are gluten free 3 Avoid cross-contact with gluten-containing foods 4 Clearly identify gluten-free items on your menu 6 Ensure your staff is properly trained on gluten-free foods FOOTHILL FARMS NOW OFFERS 67 GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING MIXES FOR DRESSINGS, GRAVIES, SAUCES, SOUP O7 BASES, CHEESE SAUCES, SEASONINGS AND DESSERTS www.celiaccentral.org | www.celiac.org | www.on.wsj.com/1jaDgt4 | www.mintel.com | www.restaurant.org www.celiaccentral.org/great/gluten-free-infographic/ | www.foodservicedirector.com | www.menutrinfo.com Visit foothillfarms.com or contact us at 800-442-5242 for more information.