Those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity have to become diet detectives when dining out. Some menu clues that a dish may contain gluten:
Au gratin: Topping of bread crumbs.
Battered: Coating contains wheat flour.
Bechamel sauce: Thickened with wheat flour.
Bisque: Soup often thickened with flour.
Croquette: Encased in bread crumbs.
Fricassee: Stew usually thickened with flour.
Marinade: May contain soy sauce or condiments with gluten.
Roux: Paste of fat and flour to thicken sauces.
Salad dressings: Can be thickened with wheat-containing ingredients.
Streusel: Made from flour, butter, sugar and spices.
Teriyaki: Contains soy sauce.
Tempura: Fried in a flour-based batter.
— Carolyn O’Neil
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
