Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Pasta

brianvobrien
 Share

Recommended Posts

brianvobrien Newbie
brianvobrien
Posted

Is pasta ok to eat in Italy if your celiac?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


trents Grand Master
trents
Posted

Welcome to the forum, @brianvobrien!

Despite anecdotal stories about celiacs who travel to Europe and seem to be able to safely eat wheat products while there I certainly would not recommend doing so. These are just that, anecdotal stories. There have been no systematic studies to support the idea that wheat food products in Italy or other European countries are safe for celiacs. You might also find it interesting that in Italy, school-aged children are automatically screened for celiac disease. Why would they do this if it was safe for them to eat wheat products in their own country?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Scott Adams Grand Master
Scott Adams
Posted

I agree with @trents and wheat is wheat, and celiacs can't eat wheat pasta in other countries, including Italy.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
brianvobrien Newbie
brianvobrien
  • Author
Posted

Thank you both, that’s what I thought. I just needed to confirm that it was too good to be true. Thanks!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
trents Grand Master
trents
Posted (edited)

At the same time, Italy has the reputation of being very celiac friendly in the sense of a good national awareness of the celiac phenomenon. Supposedly, eateries there are generally conscientious about avoiding cross contamination and it is easy to find good gluten-free meal alternatives. 

Edited by trents
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Join eNewsletter
    Donate
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):



    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):



  • Recent Activity

    1. Vincent pemberton
      - Vincent pemberton replied to Vincent pemberton's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      21

      Question before first GI appointment

      Update: I had my endoscopy today, I don’t remember talking to my doctor I was completely out of it but my wife said he can’t give a diagnosis off images but he did take several biopsies and now we are waiting for the results. My wife said he making it out that I definitely have celiacs but can’t say without the biopsy. I’ll update again as soon as the bio...
    2. Raquel2021
      - Raquel2021 posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
      0

      Blunted villi almost 4 year after diagnosis

      Hello everyone , Hoping someone will have an answer for me. I have had my celiac symptoms continue after being on a gluten-free diet. Was diagnosed in December of 2020 and followed a strict gluten free diet. I barely eat out and I am very strict. I even went dairy free for almost 2 years. I recently had and endoscopy with biopcies taken that revealed...
    3. knitty kitty
      - knitty kitty replied to NimaWishing's topic in Super Sensitive People
      2

      Ore Ida Tater Tots Gluten

      Welcome to the forum, @NimaWishing, I cannot tolerate Ore Ida Tater Tots either. Ore Ida Tots contain corn, which some Celiacs, like me, react to. Those Tots also use Sulfites to keep the potatoes from discoloration and to promote browning. Some Celiacs, like me, develop a Hypersensitivity to Sulfutes in foods and medications. I buy store...
    4. trents
      - trents replied to holl4088's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      1

      What what your ttg levels when diagnosed?

      Welcome to the forum, @holl4088! Was this the ttg-IGA test score? Different labs uses different scales to score celiac antibody tests and different units of measurement might also be used. The tests aren't standardized so it would be helpful if you would post the range for negative vs. positive for the test used by the lab who analyzed it. There is only a...
    5. holl4088
      - holl4088 posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      1

      What what your ttg levels when diagnosed?

      Hi all, I know this seems like a weird question to ask but to explain. I'm currently waiting for my biopsy results back to confirm everything and my ttg levels from the blood test were high enough I've not seen anyone be close. I just want to know if mine are wildly high or if I'm not alone. My ttg level is 4301 btw... no I didn't...
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      124,832
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    holl4088
    Newest Member
    holl4088
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      120.7k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Vincent pemberton
      Question before first GI appointment

      By Vincent pemberton · Posted

      Update: I had my endoscopy today, I don’t remember talking to my doctor I was completely out of it but my wife said he can’t give a diagnosis off images but he did take several biopsies and now we are waiting for the results. My wife said he making it out that I definitely have celiacs but can’t say without the biopsy. I’ll update again as soon as the biopsy results come back.
    • Raquel2021
      Blunted villi almost 4 year after diagnosis

      By Raquel2021 · Posted

      Hello everyone , Hoping someone will have an answer for me.  I have had my celiac symptoms continue after being on a gluten-free diet. Was diagnosed in December of 2020 and followed a strict gluten free diet. I barely eat out and I am very strict. I even went dairy free for almost 2 years. I recently had and endoscopy with biopcies taken that revealed blunted villi. My celiac antibodies were also checked and they are within normal range. They were initially very high. The gastroenterologist I am seeing says I am in remission and that I don't have to worry about celiac being the cause of my symptoms.  I have read a lot about this condition and if the villi is still blunted that means I have not healed.  I have anemia that does not go away. I have tried to take B complex and vitamin D any vitamins would cause me severe severe insomnia.  So I cannot trade sleep for vitamins.  I know that is a common suggestion on this forum.  I am very confused.  Is this dr not knowledgeable? What am I missing? I thought my gut would have healed by now. I am so careful with the diet. He also mentioned I might have refractory celiac but then did not seem be worried about it. My symptoms are burning pain under the left ribcage. Fatigue and weight loss. I also eat lost of vegetables and fruits. I have lost a total of 20 pounds since I went gluten free and cannot put it back on. I was not overweight. 
    • knitty kitty
      Ore Ida Tater Tots Gluten

      By knitty kitty · Posted

      Welcome to the forum, @NimaWishing, I cannot tolerate Ore Ida Tater Tots either.   Ore Ida Tots contain corn, which some Celiacs, like me, react to.  Those Tots also use Sulfites to keep the potatoes from discoloration and to promote browning.  Some Celiacs, like me, develop a Hypersensitivity to Sulfutes in foods and medications.    I buy store brand tater tots which don't contain those fancy expensive additives and they are cheaper.  No gluten free certification, but no gluten nor corn nor Sulfate ingredients either.   Hope this helps!
    • trents
      What what your ttg levels when diagnosed?

      By trents · Posted

      Welcome to the forum, @holl4088! Was this the ttg-IGA test score? Different labs uses different scales to score celiac antibody tests and different units of measurement might also be used. The tests aren't standardized so it would be helpful if you would post the range for negative vs. positive for the test used by the lab who analyzed it. There is only a very short time window for editing posts so your will likely have to provide the info in a new post.
    • holl4088
      What what your ttg levels when diagnosed?

      By holl4088 · Posted

      Hi all,   I know this seems like a weird question to ask but to explain. I'm currently waiting for my biopsy results back to confirm everything and my ttg levels from the blood test were high enough I've not seen anyone be close. I just want to know if mine are wildly high or if I'm not alone.   My ttg level is 4301 btw... no I didn't miss a decimal 😅
×
×
  • Create New...