People suffering from coeliac disease tend to cut off many food items from their diet due to gluten intolerance. However, this also means that eating out in restaurants is prohibited as many food items contain gluten which people suffering from the coeliac disease cannot consume. With the increased awareness of gluten consumption and how it affects the human body, Coeliac Australia has developed a Gluten-Free Standard for food service providers.
The standard outlines best practice for gluten-free food preparation. The licensed Restaurants in Forest Lake are now implementing the gluten-free food preparation method in their recipes to spread awareness and also to cater to people suffering from the coeliac disease.
Choosing A Restaurant
If you are gluten intolerant and looking to eat out, here are a few guidelines to help you.
• Choose restaurants that are accredited by Coeliac Australia.
• You can also refer to the Coeliac Australia Restaurant Directory, to get access to the restaurant follows the guidelines and serves gluten-free foods. This will ensure that you have a fine dining experience.
• If you have already decided, which restaurant you are going to try, research before going. Look whether they have gluten-free options available. If you do not find the menu online, you can call the restaurant and confirm whether they offer gluten-free options.
• In case they do not offer gluten-free options, you can ask them whether they can alter the menu to make them gluten-free.
• To be on the safe side, you can also ask the chef and explain your requirements directly.
• When making a booking, always mention your gluten-free requirement. This will make the kitchen staff aware and offer food as per your lifestyle choice.
Some Bars in Springfield Lakes also offer a gluten-free option in their food menu abiding by the guidelines of Coeliac Australia.