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Ho un'allergia al glutine. Avete opzioni senza glutine?

I have a gluten allergy. Do you have gluten-free options?

Pronunciation

al-ler-GI-a — stress on third syllable. glu-TI-ne — stress on second syllable.

When to use it

When the meal service begins and you need to identify safe food options.

What it means

'Ho un'allergia a' (I have an allergy to) + food item is the essential food allergy phrase. 'Senza glutine' (gluten-free) is widely understood. Special dietary meals (SPML codes) must typically be requested 24-48 hours before the flight. At the time of meal service, options may be limited.

Variations

Sono allergico alle noci.

I am allergic to nuts.

Alert crew immediately — nut allergies can be severe at altitude

Avete opzioni vegane?

Do you have vegan options?

VGML meal code — must be pre-ordered

Questo piatto contiene latticini?

Does this dish contain dairy?

Important for lactose intolerance and dairy allergies

Mini Dialogue

— Ho un'allergia al glutine. Avete opzioni senza glutine? — Ha prenotato un pasto speciale? — No, non lo sapevo. — Possiamo offrirle frutta fresca e yogurt, che non contengono glutine. — Va bene, grazie. Posso anche avere del riso? — Sì, il riso bianco è disponibile.

— I have a gluten allergy. Do you have gluten-free options? — Did you book a special meal? — No, I didn't know. — We can offer you fresh fruit and yoghurt, which do not contain gluten. — That's fine, thank you. Can I also have rice? — Yes, white rice is available.

Cultural Note

Italian cuisine is heavily gluten-dependent (pasta, bread, pizza). However, Italy has the highest awareness of coeliac disease (celiachia) in Europe. Most airlines allow GFML (gluten-free meal) pre-ordering. On board without pre-ordering, options are limited — always request special meals at booking.

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