Peru
Peru: A Gluten Free Guide
Peru is not a country that has caught up with celiac disease. When I was there in 2019, GF labelling was essentially non-existent outside Lima, and restaurant staff in rural areas were more likely to be baffled by the question than helpful. That said, Peru's traditional Andean diet is built on potat...
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Are Chuños Gluten Free?
Chuños are freeze-dried potatoes, making them naturally gluten free. However, some of the Bolivian and Peruvian dishes they are traditionally used in do contain gluten. They’re a must-try if you’re visiting the region — a unique food item found almost nowhere else in the world.
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Is Quinoa Gluten Free?
Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten free. It contains no wheat, barley, or rye, and has been a staple food in the Andes for thousands of years. The catch, and there is one, is cross-contamination. Quinoa is often grown, harvested, and processed alongside gluten-containing grains, which means unlabelled
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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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