Celiac disease progresses rapidly. The rate at which food intolerances are normalizing in our day to day cause enough respect. The Ministry of Health itself brought to light last year 2018 data on the increase in celiac patients in the last decades, which today stands at 1%, five times more than forty years ago.
This, coupled with the fashion than gluten detractors (without being celiac) sneaked us into social networks, has caused the appearance of hundreds of restaurants and establishments gluten-free that are true today gastronomic temples. We're going on the road!
Fartons in The workshop of the celiac.
THE CELIAC WORKSHOP
The capital of the Turia is not very prolific when it comes to gluten-free restaurants, but it is It has some temples gluten-free spectacular. One of them, El obrador del celiaco, is a must-see and is located in the Campanar neighborhood, a few steps from the subway entrance.
They have become famous for their traditional pastry (gluten and lactose free) in which fartons and coca de llanda cannot be missing. because we are in the Valencian Community and that has to be noted. They have a wide variety of empanadillas, including one with shredded beef that is a real scandal (Aparicio Albiñana, 2, Valencia).
Black Forest in Durazno and Chajá.
PEACH AND CHAJA
It came from Uruguay more than two decades ago and would be the her husband's gluten intolerance the one that pushed him to take the step and create this pastry shop. We are talking about the tireless Isabela, at the head of this family bakery for celiacs and other food intolerances located in one of the arteries of the Remedios neighborhood.
Isabela dares with everything to make bread, from the use of chia to tapioca or saffron. She has up to four different varieties of cheesecake and her muffins for breakfast are in high demand. It must be for a reason (Asunción, 59, Seville).
Lemon pie in Celicioso.
CELICIOUS
You can not miss the reference of references as far as gluten free culture is concerned. jealous appeared almost by chance that pastry for celiacs that everyone was waiting for. From there they would make the leap to incorporate their confectionery in the menus of various restaurants.
would end up becoming a small network of gluten-free restaurants between Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella and with a healthy, natural, innovative and fun restaurant spirit. The Hortaleza street space remains faithful to its principles, with its usual lemon pie and carrot cake, although now we find more and more vegan options (Hortaleza, 3, Madrid).
Carrot cake at El Pastelero Real.
THE ROYAL PASTRY MAKER
It is probably one of the must when it comes to gluten free pastry refers to the capital of the Costa del Sol. The place may not attract too much attention, but his savoir faire has made this small bakery mark his place on the map with its delicious gluten-free and lactose-free cakes.
It also has a churrería cafeteria on Babel street where the churros are gluten-free and the chocolate, Obviously, it does not have lactose. Quite a success though its carrot cake the one that takes the cat to the water. We attest (Pasaje San Fernando, 6, Málaga).
Gluten-free bread at Bread for everyone.
BREAD FOR EVERYONE
One of the things they know how to do very well in Galicia is bread. Because Galician bread is an institution in our country. And if there is something that Sara Cantón knows how to do very well in Vigo, it is that bread so rich that it tastes Galicia, but gluten free. And not just bread, its cheese and chocolate cake are a true festival for the senses.
In bread for all they have a good assortment of empanadas (it's Galicia, let's not forget) and with a good range of buns and cookies made without lactose or nuts. They take great care that the different food intolerances are not at odds with good eating. And that is appreciated (Manolo Martínez, 15, Vigo).
Assortment in Celiadicts.
CELIADICTS
It is almost certainly the temple of the temples for celiacs of Barcelona. It is not the largest nor is it in the most commercial area, but the one that knows Celiac addicts ends up becoming a devotee. Devoted to his traditional gluten-free Catalan pastries, devoted to his buckwheat and amaranth loaves, devoted to his quiches, his focaccias and his cocas.
In short, a devotee of Isabel Trullenque, who jumped into the pool when gluten intolerance knocked on her door. It is a small pastry shop in size but big in imagination, flavor and good taste. . And if we're talking about his brownie, we might as well write a book. Or two (Pobla de Lillet, 5, Barcelona).
Dumplings at Sana Locura.
SANE MADNESS
They have been making noise in the capital since 2016 and have become more than just a promise for the celiac world. Sane Madness It is more than just a simple bakery for celiacs from the Salamanca district, perhaps because, whether you are celiac or not, tuna empanadas are a gastronomic revelation and everyone can eat them, whether you are celiac or not.
And also pizzas, activated carbon black bread, almond tiles that taste like the ones from the village and even hot dog or hamburger bread for celiacs. To have a good feast at home (General Oraá, 49, Madrid).
Cokes in Pasticelia.
PASTICELIA
They are lifelong friends, economists, entrepreneurs and both are called Cristina. The experience of having a celiac son was the trigger to open this temple of gluten-free which is already a reference in Barcelona. One of its strong points is catering, since their quiches, their cocas and their salty muffins are monumental.
In the store you can buy many products to cook gluten-free at home, such as their pasta sauces that are delirious. Now that Valentine's Day is approaching, the store is full of super cute creations for the most romantic. Because being romantic and having a sweet tooth always go hand in hand (París, 165, Barcelona).
Cake at Lord Cupcake.
LORD CUPCAKE
If there is something in which this curious Bilbao pastry shop stands out, it is in imagination and creativity. Located in the heart of the hilarious neighborhood of Indautxu, lord cupcake was born with the idea of giving a certain English air to his sweet creations and ended up giving courses for lovers of gluten free pastries.
On the impeccable white counters there is a whole festival of smells and flavors that can make more than one lose their minds. Among his specialties, personalized (and realistic) cakes are a real scandal (Indautxu, 3, Bilbao).
Burger at Vegan Bombón.
VEGAN BONBON
Vegan and gluten-free are two terms that are increasingly going hand in hand. And this philosophy is what Gloria and Edgar want to share, who they opened vegan hottie in 2016 at the nerve center of Alicante.
Don't let the name lead to confusion, here in addition to sweets there are hamburgers, kebabs, salty Neapolitans and even sobrassada snacks; all vegan and gluten free. Last year they opened a new store in Elda and their products can already be seen in Madrid and Barcelona in some establishments (Canalejas, 20, Alicante).