Roughly two months ago we wrote about the UNO Chicago Grill restaurant chain releasing a gluten-free pizza at a portion of their restaurants. Well, it appears this experiment was a success, as I’ve seen several reports that gluten-free pizzas are now available at all UNO Chicago Grill restaurant locations!
Here is an excerpt from the release from UNO Chicago Grill:
Recently lauded as America’s Healthiest Chain Restaurant, UNO has added gluten-free cheese and pepperoni pizzas to what is already one of the most extensive gluten-free menus available for a casual dining chain. This is good news to the estimated three million Americans diagnosed with celiac disease, as well as an additional seven million Americans who have a wheat intolerance or allergy and rely on gluten-free foods. While awareness of celiac disease is rising, an estimated 97 percent of those who have it remain undiagnosed.
Guidara explained that it took over a year of research and development to find just the right recipe for a brand that is known for its iconic pizza. “While we want to meet the needs of guests with allergies, we never forget that we are about great taste and choice, and that means developing new dishes that are healthful without sacrificing great flavor.”
UNO Chicago Grill works closely with its Nutrition Advisory Board, which meets quarterly to discuss trends and solutions to improve the quality and nutritional value of its menu. Guidara oversees the Advisory Board and brings his expertise as a member of the Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Roundtable.
As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.
For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.
For more information about UNO’s Chicago Grill, check out our recent review of UNO Chicago Grill’s gluten-free restaurant menu.
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