{UPDATE} G-Free Foodie posted the following quote from Dr. Alessio Fasano (gastro-neurologist and gluten expert), "Neither Celiacs or individuals with gluten sensitivity can safely eat this pizza option." Just wanted to give you this perspective as you use your own judgment before biting into this pizza.
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That's right...Domino's Pizza came out with its own gluten free crust! There's a bit of controversy surrounding the new gluten free addition to the chain's menu and I want to know what YOU think about it.
Here's a little bit about this new development:
"Now, instead of whipping up a gluten-free pizza at home or going to a gluten-free restaurant, those with a gluten sensitivity can enjoy a slice of Domino’s pizza that they had once removed from their diet.
The company’s new gluten-free crust is made from rice flour, potato starch, rice starch and olive oil. Domino’s worked with the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness to bring their standards to the company’s employees and kitchens."
Read the rest of the article here!
Here's where the controversy lies. There's a note made by the company stating that only those with a "mild gluten allergy" should partake of this pizza because they can't guarantee against cross contamination.
As stated on Domino's home page, "Domino's pizza made with a Gluten Free Crust is prepared in a common kitchen with the risk of gluten exposure. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness supports the availability of Domino's Gluten Free Crust, but CANNOT recommend the pizza for customers with celiac disease. Customers with gluten sensitivities should exercise judgment in consuming this pizza."
So, what do you think? Would you be willing to eat this pizza? Do you even think it should be getting all this buzz as the "first national pizza delivery chain to offer gluten free pizza?"
To read more about the new pizza offering, check out this article.
Also, here's their gluten free crusts FAQs.
And PLEASE, please tell us what you think. We'd love to hear your thoughts.
