Mappa Senza Glutine Blog
Practical guides, recipes and in-depth articles on celiac disease and gluten-free living, updated regularly by our editorial team.
How to Read Food Labels If You Have Celiac Disease
A practical guide to spotting risky ingredients on labels, the Crossed Grain symbol, and the wording you should always check.
Cross-Contamination in the Kitchen: Golden Rules for a Safe Home
Best practices for avoiding gluten cross-contamination in a kitchen shared with non-celiac family members, from the pantry to the stove.
The Best Gluten-Free Restaurants and Pizzerias in Milan: The Complete 2026 Guide
Where to eat gluten-free in Milan with confidence: our selection of certified restaurants, pizzerias and bakeries, from dedicated kitchens to scrupulous attention to cross-contamination.
How Much Does a Gluten-Free Diet Cost? Costs, AIC Vouchers and Tax Deductions
How much more people on a gluten-free diet spend, how the AIC card and pharmacy vouchers work, and which tax deductions celiacs are entitled to in Italy.
The Best Gluten-Free Restaurants and Pizzerias in Rome: The Complete 2026 Guide
Where to eat gluten-free in Rome with confidence: traditional trattorias, pizzerias with dedicated ovens and certified bakeries, from gluten-free cacio e pepe to scrupulous attention to cross-contamination.
How to Avoid Cross-Contamination at a Restaurant: The Complete Guide to Eating Gluten-Free Safely
How to avoid cross-contamination at a restaurant: the questions to ask staff, the signs of a truly safe venue, and the specific risks at pizzerias, restaurants and bakeries.
Gluten-Free McDonald's in Italy: What a Celiac Can Really Eat
Gluten-free McDonald's in Italy: what the Gluten Free Burger actually guarantees, why the chain isn't AIC certified, and which other products carry a cross-contamination risk.
Gluten-Free Gelaterias: How to Spot the Ones That Are Truly Free of Cross-Contamination
Gluten-free gelaterias: how to tell if scoops, tubs and cones are really safe for a celiac, which flavors to avoid, and why summer raises the risk of cross-contamination.
Where to Get Gluten-Free Breakfast: Croissants, Brioches and Dedicated Bakeries
Where to get gluten-free breakfast without the risk: the difference between an industrial croissant and a dedicated bakery, what to ask at the counter, and how to plan ahead when out or traveling.
Gluten-Free Crostini and Canapés for a Dinner with Friends
Quick ideas for gluten-free crostini and canapés, with ready-made bases and a handful of fresh ingredients to assemble at the last minute.
Venezia senza glutine: dove mangiare tra cicchetti, pizza e colazione in hotel
Guida a Venezia senza glutine: gelaterie con coni dedicati, pizzerie con cucine separate e uno dei pochi hotel certificati AIC in città per una colazione senza pensieri.
Where to Eat Gluten-Free in Naples: Pizza, Sfogliatelle and Babà Without Compromise
The guide to eating gluten-free in Naples: from Neapolitan pizza baked in a dedicated oven to gluten-free sfogliatella and babà, between historic addresses and new certified openings.
Gluten-Free Venice: Where to Eat Between Cicchetti, Pizza and Hotel Breakfast
A guide to gluten-free Venice: gelaterie with dedicated cones, pizzerias with separate kitchens, and one of the few AIC-certified hotels in the city for a worry-free breakfast.
Gluten-Free Bari: Focaccia, Panzerotti and Tray Pizza Without Compromise
Where to eat gluten-free in Bari: Bari-style focaccia and panzerotti gluten-free, a dedicated lab since 2013, and where to shop for gluten-free groceries in the city.
Gluten-Free Palermo: Pizzerias, Arancini and Gelato in a City Built for Celiacs
A guide to gluten-free Palermo: pizzerias entirely dedicated to gluten-free and AIC-certified, fried food with a dedicated fryer, and a historic gelateria since 1976 with no surcharge on gluten-free flavors.