Blog
General information on allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease, and on how to find your way around eating out in restaurants.
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Allergen Labelling in Restaurants: A Guide for Owners
How to label allergens correctly in a restaurant: duties under Regulation 1169/2011, non-prepacked food, written and oral information, and staff training.
26 October 2026 -
Allergen Numbers on Menus: What 1 to 14 Mean
Menus in Slovakia show numbers 1 to 14 next to dishes. We explain what the allergen numbers mean, how to read them and why to confirm them with staff.
26 October 2026 -
Child with Food Allergies: Restaurants and School Meals
Eating out with a child who has a food allergy, in restaurants and school canteens: children's menus, talking to staff, preparation and a plan for a reaction.
26 October 2026 -
Coeliac Disease on Holiday: Croatia, Italy, Greece
Gluten-free eating on holiday in Croatia, Italy and Greece: phrases in the local language, typical dishes, risks and how to order with coeliac disease.
26 October 2026 -
Egg Allergy: Where Eggs Hide in Restaurant Food
Eggs are also in pasta, mayonnaise, baked goods and drink foam. A guide to hidden sources of egg and the questions that help when you eat out in a restaurant.
26 October 2026 -
Explain Your Allergy in Slovak, German, Italian, Croatian
How to explain a food allergy abroad: Slovak phrases first, then German, Italian and Croatian, with allergen word tables and a tip for an allergy card.
26 October 2026 -
Fish and Shellfish Allergy in Restaurants
Fish, crustaceans and molluscs are three different allergies. Where fish sauce, Worcestershire or surimi hide, and what to ask about paella, woks and sushi.
26 October 2026 -
Gluten-Free Bakeries: How to Choose Safe Gluten-Free Bread
What gluten-free bread is, who it is for and why cross-contamination matters. How to recognise a gluten-free bakery and what to ask before you buy.
26 October 2026 -
Gluten-Free Beer: What It Means and Who Can Drink It
Gluten-free beer is brewed from gluten-free grains or deglutenised. What the 20 mg/kg limit means and why people with coeliac disease are cautious.
26 October 2026 -
Gluten-Free Breakfast and Brunch When Eating Out
Gluten-free breakfast and brunch at a cafe: which dishes are free of gluten, where it hides (muesli, bread, omelettes) and what to ask the staff.
26 October 2026 -
Gluten-Free Cooking in a Regular Restaurant Kitchen
How to prepare gluten-free food in an ordinary restaurant kitchen without cross-contamination: utensils, fryer, pasta water, order of work and communication.
26 October 2026 -
Gluten-Free Pizza: What to Ask the Pizzeria
A gluten-free pizza may not be safe with coeliac disease. What to ask the pizzeria about the oven, peel, cutter, airborne flour, dough and toppings.
26 October 2026 -
Gluten-Free Restaurants: How to Choose More Safely
What gluten-free means in a restaurant, where gluten hides and what to ask the staff. A practical guide for people with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity.
26 October 2026 -
Lactose-Free vs Milk-Protein-Free: The Difference
Lactose-free is not the same as milk-protein-free. We explain the difference between lactose intolerance and milk allergy, and what it means when you eat out.
26 October 2026 -
Daily Lunch Menu with Allergies: How to Choose
How to read a daily lunch menu (denné menu) with an allergy: soups, sauces, allergen labelling, questions to ask in advance and what to do at peak lunch time.
26 October 2026 -
“May Contain Traces”: What It Means for Allergies
What "may contain traces" means, why it is voluntary in the EU, and how to handle it with an allergy or coeliac disease. A practical guide to reading labels.
26 October 2026 -
Mustard and Celery Allergy: Where They Hide
Mustard and celery are among the 14 EU allergens, yet you rarely see them in a dish. Where they hide and how to ask in a restaurant so you can avoid them.
26 October 2026 -
Are Oats Gluten-Free? Oats and Coeliac Disease
Are oats gluten-free and can people with coeliac disease eat them? Wheat contamination, gluten-free oats under Regulation 828/2014, avenin and medical advice.
26 October 2026 -
Peanut and Tree Nut Allergy in Restaurants
How to eat out with a peanut or tree nut allergy. The difference between peanuts and tree nuts, and the risks in Asian food, pesto, desserts and oils.
26 October 2026 -
Sesame Allergy: Where It Hides and How to Spot It
Sesame is in hummus, tahini, baguettes and Asian dishes. How to recognise sesame in food, what to ask in a restaurant and why it is easy to miss.
26 October 2026 -
Soy Allergy: Soy Sauce, Tofu and Lecithin
Soy hides in more than tofu and soy sauce: also in vegan substitutes, baked goods and lecithin. How to avoid it when eating out in a restaurant.
26 October 2026 -
Vegan Restaurants and Food Allergies: Who They Suit
Vegan food contains no milk or eggs, but it is not automatically safe for people with allergies. When it helps and which allergies carry a higher risk.
26 October 2026 -
Vegan, Vegetarian, Flexitarian: Differences and Allergies
What is the difference between vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian and pescetarian? A clear table, and what each means if you have a milk, egg or fish allergy.
26 October 2026 -
Vegetarian Restaurants and Allergies: Who They Suit
Vegetarian food has no meat or fish but often contains milk and eggs. Learn how it differs from vegan, and which allergies it can and cannot help with.
26 October 2026 -
The 14 EU Food Allergens: Full List and Where They Hide
The 14 allergens that must be declared on food in the EU, with the dishes where each one commonly hides and the names to look for on labels and menus.
24 October 2026 -
Food Allergy, Intolerance and Coeliac Disease Explained
Food allergy, lactose intolerance and coeliac disease are often confused. A short guide to how they differ, how they show up and why it matters when eating out.
24 October 2026 -
Hidden Gluten: Where It Lurks and What "Gluten-Free" Means
Gluten is not only in bread. See the foods where it turns up unexpectedly, what "gluten-free" means in the EU and what to watch for when eating out.
24 October 2026 -
How to Ask About Allergens in a Restaurant
A practical way to find out whether a dish suits your allergy, intolerance or coeliac disease. Specific questions to ask and what to do if the staff are unsure.
24 October 2026