ANTI-CONTAMINATION GUIDE: LIVING TOGETHER IN THE KITCHEN, WITHOUT RISKS!

Find out now how to avoid gluten contamination with our tips!

Dear friends of Bottega senza Glutine,

If you have celiac and non-celiac people living in your home, you probably already know the daily challenge: how to prepare safe foods for those who must follow a gluten-free diet, avoiding any risk of contamination?

Because even a crumb can make a difference

First of all, let's remember: for a person with celiac disease, even minimal amounts of gluten (20 parts per million, practically invisible!) can cause damage to the intestine, even if they do not cause immediate symptoms. It is not a question of being "picky" or "difficult": it is a medical necessity.

Your Kitchen: Peace Zone or Battlefield?

With a few practical tips, your kitchen can become a safe place for everyone. Here are our most valuable tips:

1. Organize the spaces

• Create dedicated corners : Reserve an area of ​​the worktop exclusively for preparing gluten-free foods.
• Separate your appliances : The toaster is your number one enemy! It's best to have two separate and easily identifiable ones
• Organize your pantry : Always place gluten-free products on the highest shelves to avoid crumbs or dust falling on them.

2. Tools and accessories: better double than contaminated!

• Color code : Choose different colored utensils to distinguish those dedicated to gluten-free.
• Separate cutting boards : Porous wood easily retains gluten, use dedicated cutting boards and possibly made of different materials to easily distinguish them.
• Pots and pans : For lasagna, baked pasta and other baked dishes, it is better to have separate pans

3. Preparation procedure: order makes the difference!

• Gluten-free first : Always prepare gluten-free dishes first, when the surfaces are still clean.
• Thorough washing : Wash your hands thoroughly between preparations.
• Be careful with the cooking water : Use separate pots and do not reuse the cooking water from traditional pasta.

4. Invisible contamination: where you would never think!

• Spice Jars : If you dip the spoon into the regular flour first and then into the spices, you will contaminate the entire jar!
• Butter and jams : Use separate packages or at least clean teaspoons for each use.
• Frying oil : Never fry foods with and without gluten in the same oil.

Your experience counts!

Have you found creative solutions to manage the mixed kitchen? Share them in the comments! The community thanks you and we might include your tips in our next article, mentioning you!

You are not alone in this challenge

Remember that many families face these challenges every day. Our community is here to support you with advice, safe products, and lots of understanding.

With love and a promise to continue working to make gluten-free living easier and safer,

The Gluten Free Shop Team