United Kingdom
UK Coeliac Society
Suites A-D Octagon Court
High Wycombe
Bucks HP11 2HS
Tel: 01494 437 278
Fax: 01494 474 349
Web: www.coeliac.co.uk
# Allergy Labelling: In compliance with EU regulation, labels on pre-packaged foods, including alcoholic drinks, must identify if the product contains gluten (wheat, barley, rye and oats).
For further information see
http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/foodlabels/labellingterms/allergenic/
# Gluten Free Brands: Glutafin, Juvela, Alpro, Belker, Brook Farm, Rizopia, Dietary Specials, OK Foods, Mrs Leepers, Lyme Regis Foods, Free to Enjoy...
A food & drink directory is also available from Coeliac.co.uk
# Available at: Health Food stores and Supermarkets - Asda, Tesco, Safeway, Sainsbury's, Waitrose.
Look for the 'free from' aisle.
# Gluten Free Beer:
- Greens Gluten Free Beer www.glutenfreebeers.co.uk
- Nick Staffords - GFA & GFL www.hambletonales.co.uk
- Fine Ale Club www.ale4home.co.uk/fine_ale_club.htm
# Gluten Free Online Stores:
| Johnsons Dietary Provisions have a large range of high quality products - gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, nut-free, yeast-free, egg-free, vegan - in fact anything-free for special diets. |
# Gluten Free Forums: The Gluten-Free Message Board - A great forum where you can contact locals and find out all the insider tips for maintaining your Gluten Free diet in the UK.
# Bringing food to the UK: There is a large selection of Gluten Free products available throughout the UK so there should be no real need to carry Gluten Free foods into the country. However if you do have something you would like to bring, check the allowances on www.defra.gov.uk
# Gluten Free Events:
- Coeliac Awareness Week 14th - 20th May 2007
- Gluten Free Beer Festival www.glutenfreebeerfestival.com
Gluten Free Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
- Gluten Free - On The Go: Where to stay and eat on a gluten-free diet. The easy directory for finding gluten-free venues, whether you want a hotel, a restaurant or a cafe for a quick bite, this is the place to look.
- Food Free From: provides a directory of Gluten Free Eating Places in the U.K
- Food for Friends: A Restaurant in Brighton serving Healthy Organic Gluten Free food suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Share your UK Gluten Free experiences with fellow travellers! Email info@gluten-free-living.net