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This Louisiana Hotel Is the First Certified Gluten-Free in the US

This Louisiana Hotel Is the First Certified Gluten-Free in the US

Summary

The Hotel Monroe in Monroe, Louisiana, is the first full-service hotel in the United States to be certified completely gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Food Program, with endorsement from the National Celiac Association. This means everything in the hotel, including its restaurant and event spaces, is made without wheat, barley, rye, and oats. Although all dishes are gluten-free, some drinks might still contain gluten and are prepared separately.

Key Facts

  • The Hotel Monroe is the first 100% gluten-free certified full-service hotel in the US.
  • The certification was given by the Gluten-Free Food Program and endorsed by the National Celiac Association.
  • The hotel does not allow any foods with gluten in its kitchens.
  • The hotel features a restaurant, a bar, and event spaces, all of which follow gluten-free practices.
  • Some beverages, like certain beers and vodkas, might contain gluten but are prepared separately.
  • Gluten can cause issues for people with intolerance, such as stomach pain and fatigue.
  • Other gluten-free options in Monroe include local restaurants with gluten-free menus.

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