Allergen-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.
Peanut-Free and Nut-Free Snacks
Pack your favorite snacks in re-sealable plastic bags or purchase
them in convenient single serving sizes. These products are manufactured
in dedicated peanut-free and tree nut-free facilities. They may
also be free of other food allergens.
*Manufactured in a dedicated gluten-free facility.
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. |