On-The-Go Gluten-Free Snack Products
There are a variety of foods you can pack for travel by car, train,
boat or plane for an extended period of time. Read each label,
review ingredients and use your best judgment to determine which
snacks are safe for you.
Bring enough food to get you to your destination
and for your excursions throughout your trip. If you’re flying
eight hours, for example, take two to three meals worth of food
in case of delays.
 Another
positive trend, which we were very happy to see growth in, was
individual packaged portions. For the traveler, whether you’re
going on a road trip to see grandma or catching a flight to Bora
Bora, conveniently packaged gluten-free products are on their way!
Why would you want to take a two-pound bag of cookies with you
for a two day trip, when you can take four packs of six cookies
to satisfy your gluten-free snack needs?
Gluten-Free Snacks
Here’s a sampling of single-serving gluten-free products.
They are manufactured in dedicated gluten-free facilities or they
are certified gluten- free. These snacks may also be free of other
food allergens.
*Manufactured in a dedicated
gluten-free facility.
Gluten-Free Bars
Single-serving protein, energy and snack bars make convenient travel
foods. In a pinch, they can serve as a quick meal replacement.
Additionally, some items can make eating snacks on-the-road a
little easier. If there is room in your carry-on luggage or suitcase,
consider packing the following as needed.
- Packets of dressings, condiments and/or sauces
- Re-sealable plastic baggies, toaster bags, oven sheets and/or
aluminum foil
- Sterile wipes and/or napkins
- Disposable silverware, containers, cups and/or plates
Portable cold packs and a pocket knife
can also come in handy. However, if you’re traveling by
air, they must be checked with baggage before entering security
due to U.S. regulations.
 The
world is your oyster. Yes, there are challenges to special-diet
traveling but food concerns needn’t
keep you stuck at home. Education, preparation and communication
are your keys to safe traveling, whether it’s around the
corner or around the world. Traveling with food allergies and
celiac/coeliac disease can be rewarding—and delicious.
So get going and start your own adventure.
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