When dining out with gluten sensitive individuals it is always prudent to notify management so that food workers can wash hands or change gloves to avoid cross-contamination. Individuals with gluten allergies should consider by-passing the drive-through to enable them to make their needs clear without delaying other customers.
Burger King Gluten-Free Menu
(USA ONLY, dated July 08) Tendergrill Garden Salad or Side Salad with any of the Ken's Dressings are gluten-free; the fries are gluten-free and prepared in a separate fryer. Most of the drinks are gluten-free, including the shakes, icees, milk, juices and coffees.
Carl's Junior Gluten-Free Menu
The Low Carb Six Dollar Burger, Shakes (not malts), side salads and all dressings are gluten-free. According to Carl's Junior' corporate office (during a phone interview on 8/12/2008), the fries contain no wheat but are cooked in a shared fryer. To avoid cross-contamination of wheat containing products, people with allergies should speak with the manager and ask them to have employees change gloves or wash their hands before preparing the Low-Carb burger.
Chipotle's Complete Gluten-Free Menu
Chipotle's only menu item containing gluten is the flour tortillas. Those with gluten should ask the server to change gloves, and may order anything off the menu except the burritos.
McDonald's Gluten-Free Salads and Desserts
(USA only, dated 8/5/2008)) Mc Donald's Side Salad, Premium Bacon Ranch Salad, Premium Southwest Salad or Premium Asian Salad are gluten free when prepared without chicken or croutons. Salads may be topped with Newman's Own Ranch, Creamy Southwest, Creamy Caesar, Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette, or Low Fat Family Recipe Italian Dressing. For dessert, gluten sensitive individuals may try: Apple Dippers and Caramel Dip, Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait (without granola to reduce the possibility of contamination from oats), a Fudge, Caramel or Strawberry Sundae, an M&M McFlurry, or a Shake.
Subway Gluten-Free Salads
Many of Subway's Salads, including Chicken and Bacon Ranch, Cold Cut Combo, Ham, Italian BMT, Roast Beef, Roasted Chicken Breast, Tuna, Turkey Breast, Turkey Breast & Ham, Spicy Italian, Subway Club and Veggie Delight are gluten-free. The chicken breasts contain gluten, so salads must be made from chicken strips. However, different stores may use different suppliers, so if unsure ask to check the packaging.
Taco Bell Gluten-Free Items
Tostada, Pintos 'N Cheese, and Mexican Rice contain no gluten. Taco Bell suggests the Chicken Fiesta Taco Salad (without taco shell or red strips), Chicken Express Taco Salad (substitute chicken for beef), Southwest Steak Bowl (omit sauce), or Zesty Chicken Border Bowl (without sauce or red strips) for gluten sensitive individuals in their website's allergy information dated 6/8/08.
Wendy's Gluten Menu
The List includes Frostys, most of the salads and dressings, baked potatoes, burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches without buns. Wendy's "encourages anyone with food sensitivities, allergies, or special dietary needs" to check the latest listing here.
The information contained in this article was obtained from allergy information found on the restaurant's website unless otherwise noted. All information was the most current available at publication. Restaurant menus and suppliers are subject to change, so allergic individuals should check the most current data before dining. Additional information may be available from FAAN, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, by calling (800)-929-4040.
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