Hot Trend: Allergen-Free and Gluten-Free Menus
13:30 28.02.2011
Castelana
Session #111
Ellen Karlin
MMSC, RD, LDN, FAD
Nutrition Consultant, Owings Mills, MD
The increasing prevalence of food allergy and gluten sensitivity has resulted in a growing demand for allergen-free and gluten-free foods. Caterers must be able to face the challenge of offering delicious and beautifully presented allergen-free and gluten-free menus for these guests.

You will learn:
• The science behind the increased number of guests with food allergies.
• New menu ideas that meet the needs of food-allergic guests.
• How to become proactive when catering to guests with food allergy and gluten sensitivity.
• What precautions you should take to prevent allergic reactions at catered events.