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Is Ugali Gluten Free?

Is Ugali Gluten Free?

Ugali is Kenya's staple food, eaten by the vast majority of the population at least once a day. It is made from maize flour and water, which makes it naturally gluten free. Here's what a celiac needs to know about eating it safely in Kenya.

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Cusco: A Gluten Free City Guide

Cusco: A Gluten Free City Guide

Cusco is the most celiac-friendly city in Peru outside Lima, which is not a particularly high bar to clear. That said, the tourist centre has a decent cluster of restaurants that understand the question, mark GF options on their menus, and won't look at you blankly when you mention gluten. The menú

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Chile: A Gluten Free Guide

Chile: A Gluten Free Guide

Chile is not the celiac paradise that Argentina is next door, there's no restaurant allergen law, rural options are slim, and staff awareness is inconsistent at best. That said, the Chilean diet leans naturally gluten free, Santiago has a growing dedicated GF scene, and if you're willing to live on

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Is Mafe Gluten Free?

Is Mafe Gluten Free?

Mafe is usually gluten free. It's a rich peanut stew made with meat, tomatoes, and vegetables, with no wheat in the traditional recipe. That said, some cooks thicken it with wheat flour, so it's not one you can order blindly without checking.

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Kenya: A Gluten Free Guide

Kenya: A Gluten Free Guide

Kenya is a brilliant country to travel through as a celiac. celiac awareness is virtually zero, but the traditional diet is naturally gluten free, fresh food is abundant, and self-catering is easy and enjoyable.

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Nairobi: A Gluten Free Guide

Nairobi: A Gluten Free Guide

Nairobi is a great city to visit as a celiac. Celiac awareness is low, but the food scene is excellent, self-catering is easy, and the traditional Kenyan diet is naturally gluten free friendly. Here is what we learned after nearly a month in the city.

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