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Hospitality is the key word the jewel in the crown of the Romagna Riviera, and by ‘hospitality’ we mean: hotels, entertainment, beaches, facilities, art and dining.

Catering is the most carefully attended-to aspect of any tourist destination, with attention to detail, high-quality ingredients, well-trained staff and well-equipped facilities. Food is vital for everyone, and on holiday it also provides an opportunity to explore new culinary cultures; this experience should be available to everyone, including those with dietary restrictions. dietary conditions such as coeliac disease.

Rimini is, of course, keeping a close eye on things In response to this phenomenon, which was already highlighted at the MIA trade fair – held every year in Rimini (a European trade fair dedicated to the out-of-home food sector) – a section entirely dedicated to gluten-free products addresses this phenomenon – and it certainly is a phenomenon (one need only consider that there is legislation requiring schools and hospitals to provide gluten-free meals as well) – given the figures: over 60,000 people in Italy are diagnosed as having a gluten intolerance.

Coeliac disease It is a condition caused, in genetically predisposed individuals, by the ingestion of gluten, the protein component of wheat, barley, rye and oat flours.These cereals, which are suitable for bread-making due to the presence of the protein fractions gliadin and glutenin, contain gluten, which gives the dough its elasticity and strength.

Consuming gluten triggers, in the immediate term, mechanisms specific immunological tests. The first changes are observed at the level of the intestinal mucosa resulting in the activation of T-lymphocytes. These initial lesions are followed by hypertrophy of the crypts (the region where the intestinal glands are located) and atrophy of the villi. The use of the word ‘intolerance’ (not to be confused with the term ‘allergy’) refers to a state in which the immune system is activated in response to antigens (proteins) to which a healthy individual does not react.

The only form of treatment involves a strict agglutinated diet.

The province, the municipalities and the Hoteliers’ associations on the Romagna Riviera, in collaboration with the guidelines of Legambiente, In pursuit of a better quality of life, they are supporting the initiative which promotes the use of food products free from preservatives and additives – the primary cause of food intolerances; throughout the Romagna Riviera, every restaurant now offers a choice on its menu of gluten-free foods, including, as required by law, the provision of separate areas for cooking and food storage, to ensure Contamination control and hygiene.

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