Today's Celiac Friendly Country is beautiful New Zealand. New Zealand is located 1,400 miles away from Australia, and is one of the most Celiac Friendly countries I have researched. People whom have traveled to this country have had almost no problems finding gluten free food, and indulging in local cuisine. Bakeries in New Zealand offer gluten free packaged baked goods. Some make gluten free bread, fresh, twice a week. Restaurants in this country are very well aware of Celiac Disease, and will accommodate our dietary restrictions.
The Coeliac Society of New Zealand, lists the names of businesses and distributors that offer gluten free food. New Zealand uses a two tier approach when they label foods gluten free. Their first tier of labeling gluten free food: The food does not contain gluten at all. Their second tier of labeling gluten free food: food should not contain more than 20mg of gluten, per 100 grams of food. It is recommended that Celiac travelers try to avoid this second tier of gluten free labeling.
New Zealand is a beautiful country, and I admire anyone who is able to visit this country. Being able to see all the sights of New Zealand is a thrill in itself. Being able to indulge in local cuisine without fear of being 'glutened,' well, that sounds like paradise to me. :-)
Source: http://www.celiactravelguide.com/2008/04/its-all-good-in-new-zealand.html
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