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FOODSERVICE INNOVATIONS Box Lunches: Leveraging Gluten- and Allergen-Free Options In today’s nutrition-focused society, box lunches are trending upward in popularity among business people, college students and school children alike. Many people like to keep their portion sizes in check and to know exactly what they are consuming. For most people, that knowledge is a luxury. But for some, it can be the difference between life and death. There are between 100 and 150 food allergy deaths each year in the United States, and food allergy among the population is growing, according to Ellen Karlin, a presenter at this year’s National Restaurant Association Show. “Food allergy affects 1 in 17 young children, 1 in 20 children, and 1 in 25 adults,” Karlin says. In addition, “Celiac disease affects 1 in 133 people, and that number is also rising. And millions more suffer from gluten sensitivity.” Food allergy is an abnormal response to food protein. The reaction can range from a mild rash to fatal anaphylaxis. Celiac disease is a genetic disorder that also involves an abnormal response. In Celiac, the immune system responds abnormally to gluten and it can lead to serious medical disorders. And in gluten sensitivity, which afflicts millions, symptoms also can be severe. Currently, the only treatment for each of these conditions is strict avoidance. As a retail bakery, this presents an opportunity. By offering glutenand allergen-free box lunch options, you can position your business as a go-to destination among the many people in that segment of the population—who will, in turn, bring along all of their friends and family members. Achieving Gluten and Allergen Free in Your Bakery Providing gluten- and allergenfree foods is not as simple as tweaking formulas, although you will need to do that, too. While your entire bakery does not need to switch to gluten- and allergen-free production, a separate work space and separate utensils are required. “Clearly label allergen and non-allergen products and equipment, and keep them distinctly separate from each other,” says Yvonne Gifford, co-founder, CEO and president of Glutenfreeda Foods, Inc., and another presenter at the NRA. “Color-coding can also add clarity.” Carolyn Berghoff, a successful caterer and restaurateur who shared information about her resaurants’ gluten-free options at the NRA, agrees. “Don’t trust cleaning equipment to get rid of gluten and For More Information www.Glutenfreeda.com www.FoodAllergy.org www.Celiac.org www.CeliacCentral.org www.RestaurantNutrition.com www.HealthyDiningFinder.com 38 · BAKING BUYER · JUNE 11 http://www.Glutenfreeda.com http://www.FoodAllergy.org http://www.Celiac.org http://www.CeliacCentral.org http://www.RestaurantNutrition.com http://www.HealthyDiningFinder.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of bakingbuyer - June 2011

bakingbuyer - June 2011
EDITOR’S NOTE - High-Tech Anxiety
CONTENTS
INDUSTRY NEWS
Dawn Named Main Vendor for RPIA
Caravan Raises $50,000 for March of Dimes
The Baking Channel
The Whole Truth About Whole Grains: Installment One
Team USA Profile
Designer Cookies
CAKELETS: Small Size, Big Buzz
Don’t Dodge Bad Reviews
Healthful Chocolates
Chocoveda’s Healing Chocolate Collections
New Chocolate Cookbook
Box Lunches: Leveraging Gluten- and Allergen-Free Options
The Foodservice Industry’s Hottest Trends:
How the Internet is Shaping Food Choices
FMI Hot Trends of 2011
Pass the Popcorn
Get on the Brand-Wagon
Power in Partnership
Ready for Donuts?
Donut Trivia
Juice Bar of Options
FEATURED PRODUCTS
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
MARKETPLACE NETWORK
AD INDEX
Reflections of a small town Baker
Baker's Dozen
BakeMark's Panadería
INTRODUCTORY LETTER - Tres Leches en Texas
En Camino Hacia Al Público En General
Cuatro Leches: El Próximo Gusto Popular
Tendencias en la Compra de Comestibles
Pasteles Tres Leches
Porción Individual
Fomentando Las Ventas
PERFILES - Fiesta Mart
PERFILES - Anakaren Bakery
PERFILES - Pan Tierra Caliente
PERFILES - Panadería Abuelito
PERFILES - LaCaroz Bakeries
PERFILES - Super Plaza
PRODUCTOS DESTACADOS DE TRIGAL DORADO
CALENDARIO DE DÍAS FESTIVOS
FÓRMULAS
Moving Toward the Mainstream
Cuatro Leches: The Next Big Thing
Trends in Food Purchasing
Tres Leches Cakes
Encouraging Sales
PROFILES - Fiesta Mart
PROFILES - Anakaren Bakery
PROFILES - Pan Tierra Caliente
PROFILES - Panadería Abuelito
PROFILES - LaCaroz Bakeries
PROFILES - Super Plaza
CALENDAR
FEATURED PRODUCTS FROM TRIGAL DORADO

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