{"id":8326,"date":"2018-08-28T18:32:25","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T16:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=8326"},"modified":"2022-05-06T15:50:56","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T15:50:56","slug":"eating-with-allergies-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-with-allergies-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Eating with Allergies in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Trying to communicate food allergies in a different culture can be intimidating.<\/h3>\n<p>We all want to enjoy local food when we travel, and cosmopolitan Barcelona features plenty of options for people with varying dietary needs. However, attempting to communicate your allergies to restaurant staff\u2014and knowing what you can and can&#8217;t eat\u2014can be challenging at best, and have potentially serious consequences at worst. This guide to eating with allergies in Barcelona will highlight useful Spanish and Catalan vocabulary as well as common dishes containing allergens that you may want to steer clear of.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8337\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/eating-with-allergies-in-Barcelona-1.png\" alt=\"Eating with allergies in Barcelona doesn't have to be a challenge. Use this guide to get you started!\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/eating-with-allergies-in-Barcelona-1.png 533w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/eating-with-allergies-in-Barcelona-1-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Peanut\/tree nut allergies<\/h2>\n<p>Peanuts are not very common in Spanish and Catalan cuisine. However, to be on the safe side, we recommend that even those who only have peanut allergies familiarize themselves with this information. Tree nuts are more common and can sneak their way into many unsuspecting dishes. Here&#8217;s what you need to know as far as peanuts and tree nuts for eating with allergies in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Important vocabulary<\/h3>\n<p><em>The first term listed is Spanish, the second is Catalan.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Soy al\u00e9rgico\/a a<\/strong>\u2026 <strong>\/\u00a0Soc al\u00b7l\u00e8rgic a<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0= I\u2019m allergic to\u2026<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>No puedo comer \/\u00a0No puc menjar<\/em><\/strong>\u2026 = I cannot eat\u2026<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>\u00bfTienes algo que no lleve\u2026?<\/strong>\u00a0<strong> \/\u00a0Tens alguna cosa que no contingui &#8230;?\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>= Do you have anything that does not contain\u2026?<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00bf<\/strong><em><strong>Esta comida contiene\u2026? \/ Aquest plat cont\u00e9&#8230;?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= Does this dish contain\u2026?<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>frutos secos \/\u00a0fruits secs<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= tree nuts<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>cacahuetes \/\u00a0cacauets<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= peanuts<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>almendras \/\u00a0ametlles<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= almonds<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>avellanas \/\u00a0avellanes<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= hazelnuts<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>anacardos \/\u00a0anacards<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= cashews<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>pistachos \/\u00a0pistatxos<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= pistacios<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>casta\u00f1as \/\u00a0castanyes<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= chestnuts<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>nueces \/\u00a0nous<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= walnuts<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>pi\u00f1ones \/\u00a0pinyons<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= pine nuts<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>pipas \/\u00a0pipes de gira-sol<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= sunflower seeds<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>\u00a1Gracias por tu ayuda! \/\u00a0Gr\u00e0cies per la teva ajuda!<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>= Thank you for your help!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8332\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 610px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8332\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/almonds-1.jpg\" alt=\"Eating with allergies in Barcelona and avoiding nuts? This guide will help you out!\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/almonds-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/almonds-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/almonds-1-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Almonds are not an uncommon addition in Catalan cuisine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Common foods containing nuts<\/h3>\n<p>Guests with tree nut allergies should be cautious of any food labeled &#8220;<em>a la catalana<\/em>.&#8221; This regional twist on common dishes implies the use of pine nuts. Another local specialty, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Romesco\">romesco sauce<\/a>, makes the perfect accompaniment to grilled <a href=\"\/calcots\/\"><i>cal\u00e7ots<\/i><\/a>. However, this traditional sauce includes any variety of nuts (usually almonds, hazelnuts and\/or pine nuts) more often than not.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8333\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 610px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8333\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/romesco-sauce-1.jpg\" alt=\"Nuts can be tricky to avoid when eating with allergies in Barcelona. They even sneak into romesco sauce!\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/romesco-sauce-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/romesco-sauce-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/romesco-sauce-1-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Believe it or not, romesco gets its creamy texture from three different kinds of nuts!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Take special care when ordering dessert. Many Catalan treats contain tree nuts.\u00a0<em>Turr\u00f3n\u00a0<\/em>(<em>torr\u00f3<\/em> in Catalan), popular around the winter holidays, comes to mind\u2014this rich nougat is made with a large amount of almonds. Other treats like\u00a0<em>coca de Sant Joan\u00a0<\/em>(eaten around <a href=\"\/blog\/sweets-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sant Joan&#8217;s Day in June<\/a>) and\u00a0<em><a href=\"\/blog\/traditional-recipe-panellets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">panellets<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>(traditionally enjoyed on All Saints&#8217; Day in November) are seemingly everywhere on certain holidays. However, both contain pine nuts, and\u00a0<em>panellets\u00a0<\/em>usually have almonds as well.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7176\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 610px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7176\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turron-1.png\" alt=\"When eating with allergies in Barcelona, stay away from turr\u00f3n if you're allergic to tree nuts.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turron-1.png 600w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turron-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turron-1-330x220.png 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Turr\u00f3n, a common holiday sweet, contains almonds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Typical nut-free foods<\/h3>\n<p>Fortunately for those eating with allergies in Barcelona and avoiding nuts, there are still plenty of delicious options! Most typical main dishes (with the exception of those listed above) are nut-free. That means you&#8217;re free to enjoy your <a href=\"\/blog\/most-popular-tapas-in-barcelona-theyre-worth-hype\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">potato tapas<\/a> (both in\u00a0<em>bomba\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0<em>bravas\u00a0<\/em>form),\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/mama-carmens-fideua-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>fideu\u00e0<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0<em><a href=\"\/destinations\/spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pan con tomate<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>and more without fear of allergens. When it comes time for dessert, there are still plenty of nut-free options, such as everyone&#8217;s favorite:\u00a0<em>crema catalana<\/em>!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8334\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 610px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8334\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/patatas-bravas-vermouth-1.jpg\" alt=\"Eating with allergies in Barcelona doesn't mean missing out on the good stuff! Patatas bravas contain very few allergens and are a popular favorite.\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/patatas-bravas-vermouth-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/patatas-bravas-vermouth-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/patatas-bravas-vermouth-1-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Pass the bravas, please!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Dairy allergies<\/h2>\n<p>Eating with allergies in Barcelona can seem difficult if you need to avoid dairy. However, with a little bit of knowledge about common foods containing dairy and the handy vocabulary listed below, you&#8217;ll be set to eat at any local bar or restaurant.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Important vocabulary<\/h3>\n<p><em>The first term listed is Spanish, the second is Catalan.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Soy al\u00e9rgico\/a a<\/strong>\u2026 <strong>\/\u00a0Soc al\u00b7l\u00e8rgic a<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0= I\u2019m allergic to\u2026<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>No puedo comer \/\u00a0No puc menjar<\/em><\/strong>\u2026 = I cannot eat\u2026<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>\u00bfTienes algo que no lleve\u2026?<\/strong>\u00a0<strong> \/\u00a0Tens alguna cosa que no contingui &#8230;?\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>= Do you have anything that does not contain\u2026?<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00bf<\/strong><em><strong>Esta comida contiene\u2026? \/Aquest plat cont\u00e9&#8230;?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= Does this dish contain\u2026?<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>productos l\u00e1cteos \/\u00a0productes l\u00e0ctics<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= dairy products<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>leche \/ llet<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= milk<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>yogur \/ iogurt<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= yogurt<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>queso \/ formatge<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= cheese<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>mantequilla \/ mantega<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0= butter<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>nata \/ crema<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>= cream<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Sin salsa por favor \/\u00a0Sense salsa, si us plau<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0= No sauce, please!<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>\u00a1Gracias por tu ayuda!<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>\/\u00a0Gr\u00e0cies per la teva ajuda!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>= Thank you for your help!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Common foods containing dairy<\/h3>\n<p>Be careful with anything that includes\u00a0<em>all i oli.\u00a0<\/em>This garlic mayonnaise is a popular condiment all throughout Spain, especially here in Barcelona, but is often made with milk instead of eggs. And unfortunately, croquettes are a no-go most of the time as well. These creamy little bites are made with bechamel sauce, which contains milk. However, many places (especially <a href=\"\/blog\/complete-vegan-and-vegetarian-guide-to-barcelona\/\">vegan restaurants<\/a>) offer bechamel-free\u00a0<em>croquetas<\/em>, so if you&#8217;re not sure, just ask! When it comes time for dessert, stay away from\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/crema-catalana-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>crema catalana<\/em><\/a>, which has milk as a primary ingredient as well.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8335\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 610px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8335\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/croquetas-vermouth-1.jpg\" alt=\"Eating with allergies in Barcelona means brushing up on necessary vocabulary and foods containing common allergens.\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/croquetas-vermouth-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/croquetas-vermouth-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/croquetas-vermouth-1-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Dairy-free croquettes do exist, but always ask to be on the safe side!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Typical dairy-free foods<\/h3>\n<p>Many restaurants offer fabulous grilled meats and fish that make great options for those eating with allergies in Barcelona and avoiding dairy. Just look for anything &#8220;<em>a la plancha&#8221;<\/em>\u2014that just means the dish has been simply seasoned and grilled to perfection. No need to worry about whether or not there&#8217;s a sauce that may or may not contain dairy! Many staple dishes of the Catalan diet are also dairy-free. We particularly love\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/traditional-foods-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>esqueixada<\/em><\/a>, a refreshing tapa made with salt cod, tomatoes, olives, onions and peppers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8336\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 610px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8336\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/grilled-mushrooms-2.jpg\" alt=\"Eating with allergies in Barcelona doesn't mean you have to miss out on the best food!\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/grilled-mushrooms-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/grilled-mushrooms-2-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/grilled-mushrooms-2-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Even mushrooms can be made <em>a la plancha<\/em>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Gluten allergies\/intolerance<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re celiac or just prefer to stay away from gluten, our <a href=\"\/blog\/eating-gluten-free-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide to eating gluten free in Barcelona<\/a> is a must! In the meantime, here&#8217;s a crash course in avoiding gluten in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Important vocabulary<\/h3>\n<p><em>The first term listed is Spanish, the second is Catalan.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Enfermedad celiaca \/\u00a0celiaquia<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0= celiac disease<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Yo soy celiaco\/a \/\u00a0Jo soc cel\u00edac<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0= I\u2019m celiac<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>No puedo comer productos que tengan como ingrediente: trigo, centeno, cebada o avena \/\u00a0No puc menjar productes que tinguin com a ingredient: blat, s\u00e8gol, ordi o civada<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0= I cannot eat things that contain wheat, rye, barley or oats.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Libre de gluten \/\u00a0Sense gluten<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0= gluten-free<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Almid\u00f3n de trigo \/\u00a0Mid\u00f3 de blat<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0= wheat starch<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Soy celiaco\/a y debo seguir una dieta sin gluten \/\u00a0S\u00f3c cel\u00edac i he de seguir una dieta sense gluten<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0= I\u2019m celiac and must follow a gluten-free diet<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>\u00bfEsta comida contiene trigo, centeno, cebada o avena? \/ Aquest menjar cont\u00e9 blat, s\u00e8gol, ordi o civada?<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0= Does this dish contain wheat, rye, barley, or oats?<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Puedo comer alimentos que contengan arroz, patatas, verduras y frutas, huevos, queso, leche y pescado \/\u00a0Puc menjar aliments que continguin arr\u00f2s, patates, verdures i fruites, ous, formatge, llet i peix<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0= I can eat dishes with rice, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, milk, and fish.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Sin salsa por favor \/\u00a0Sense salsa si us plau<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>= No sauce please!<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Gracias por tu ayuda \/\u00a0Gr\u00e0cies per la teva ajuda<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0= Thank you for your help!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Common foods containing gluten<\/h3>\n<p>Many tourists come to Barcelona in search of paella, but more often than not, you&#8217;ll find locals chowing down on hearty\u00a0<em><a href=\"\/blog\/mama-carmens-fideua-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fideu\u00e0<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>instead.\u00a0It&#8217;s similar to its popular Valencian counterpart, but made with noodles rather than rice (and plenty of seafood, too!). Another common Catalan staple is\u00a0<em>pan con tomate<\/em>, or bread rubbed with fresh tomato, which is as popular at breakfast as it is as an evening tapa. Celiacs and other gluten-free diners should stay away from these two dishes, unless you know for certain that you&#8217;re at a place that uses gluten-free noodles or bread.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7974\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 610px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7974\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_5005-1.jpg\" alt=\"Eating with allergies in Barcelona means taking care to make sure that certain allergens haven't made their way into your food, like fideu\u00e0.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_5005-1.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_5005-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_5005-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_5005-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_5005-1-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">We love <em>fideu\u00e0<\/em>, but celiacs should take care to ensure that it&#8217;s been prepared with gluten-free noodles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Typical gluten-free foods<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s completely possible to eat like a local without any gluten at all! One of our all-time favorite Barcelona dishes is\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/5-must-try-foods-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>escalivada<\/em><\/a>. This simple roast vegetable salad is especially delicious in the summer! We also love\u00a0<em>esqueixada<\/em>, mentioned above, as a simple and refreshing gluten-free dish. But wait, there&#8217;s more: some of the most popular Spanish dishes such as\u00a0<em>patatas bravas<\/em>,\u00a0<em>tortilla<\/em>, and\u00a0<em>pimientos de padr\u00f3n\u00a0<\/em>are all gluten-free as well!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trying to communicate food allergies in a different culture can be intimidating. We all want to enjoy local food when we travel, and cosmopolitan Barcelona features plenty of options for people with varying dietary needs. 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