February is a good time to rethink your restaurant's gluten-free menu and offerings. Techfood has created solutions that allow every restaurant to offer gluten-free food safely, without contamination, and in a small space. Find out what they are.
Gluten-free mania is booming in Italy.
In recent years, there has been a surge in celiac disease in our country: 600,000 people suffer from this disorder, 190,000 of whom have been diagnosed. The focus on a gluten-free diet has also expanded to include those who aren't required to follow a restricted diet for health reasons, and for this reason, the gluten-free market is constantly growing, at a rate of 27% annually.
Celiac food must comply with very strict hygiene and health standards because even small traces of gluten, present in foods even through accidental contamination, are harmful. The Italian Celiac Association has created a specific project: the "Eating Out" project , which now involves more than 4,000 restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, ice cream parlors, and artisanal foodservice establishments. The project includes a highly specialized training program to educate on the risks and precautions to take when it comes to gluten-free food and menus.
Gluten-free menus, Techfood's proposals
Gluten-free pizzas for bars and restaurants
Techfood has designed a small oven that allows you to provide pizza and quick hot meals for celiacs. With the necessary precautions to prevent cross-contamination, you can safely cook frozen and prepackaged foods, such as gluten-free pizza or focaccia. The Pizzeria Junior with hood is a compact electric oven that doesn't take up as much space as a standard oven, and features two openings for cooking two pizzas at a time.
It's therefore possible to create a gluten-free menu similar to a traditional one, but with particular attention to storing ingredients, placing them separately from those containing gluten, and to adopting kitchen and dining room practices. It's essential that, both in the preparation and service of dishes, tableware, plates, and utensils designed exclusively for celiac diners are used.
Incredible assortment of dishes in just a few moments with the dedicated oven
The Combi Wave is the professional oven perfectly suited to expanding your gluten-free offerings. Thanks to its advanced and versatile technology, it allows you to prepare a wide range of dishes without the risk of cross-contamination. Ideal for large-scale catering, mass catering, fast food outlets, and venues such as pubs, restaurants, and bistros, this countertop and kitchen oven offers unparalleled efficiency. With the Combi Wave, you can satisfy a variety of culinary needs quickly and in minimal space, while ensuring the safety and quality of your gluten-free preparations.
Tasty appetizers, traditional first courses like lasagna, but also cakes and exotic dishes: the professional oven allows you to explore, leaving total freedom to your imagination.
Gluten-free crepes and sweets for every venue
Techfood offers a wide range of griddles for all establishments looking to offer a gluten-free menu featuring desserts like crepes and pancakes. These small machines can be placed even in limited spaces.
Using gluten-free doughs—such as those made with rice flour—you can serve crêpes, waffles, churros, and much more in savory and, above all, sweet versions.
An idea?
Simply fill with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries for a fresh taste or with chopped hazelnuts and Squeezita creams for a more delicious option.
It's also a good idea to check that the toppings are gluten-free. Chocolate powders and spreads can often contain small amounts of gluten-containing foods and be harmful to those with celiac disease.
Infinite sweetness in cream
Much of the Squeezita range of creams, from fruit to indulgent spreads, is suitable for consumers with celiac disease. By combining them with the dispenser, you can easily dispense the perfect amount of filling, without contamination, avoiding waste, and keeping food costs under control. Your customers can choose from 12 of 15 flavors, and you'll guarantee them a selection comparable to those without food intolerances.
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Creating a gluten-free menu requires careful monitoring of every aspect of storage, preparation, and serving. Despite the ongoing commitment, offering gluten-free options to those following this type of diet has many benefits. First, it allows you to expand your business and therefore increase your profits. It also adds value to your restaurant, demonstrating its ability to stay ahead of the curve and meet new customer demands. Discover Techfood's gluten-free offerings: life is gluten-free!