gluten-free In China

[Dalian]

Hi! My name is Katie and I am a new addition to this board. I have never been diagnosed with celiac disease or anything like that, but I do know that I feel so much better when eating gluten free. I have been living in Dalian, China for the past year as a student, and know that I "cheat" a lot because I am not sure what foods have gluten in them, or how to ask. A lot of the time I just let it slide because gluten doesn't kill me, just maybe gives me a little discomfort. I do know that when I went back to America for a month at Christmas and went on a completely gluten free diet, I put on quite a bit of weight (that is a very good thing.) Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone had any tips for keeping to the straight and narrow while living abroad.

[Lisa]

Welcome Katie!

We have a few members here that live in China. (Weekends tend to be a little slow around here, though). I have the opportunity to visit Shanghai and also would like to know about a China visit.

[missy'smom]

The following company makes a dining card in Chinese that explains what you can have, cannot and what is questionable. It also explains cross-contamination and the one for each language is specifically geared to the quisine of that culture.

Open Original Shared Link

[MaryJones2]

Welcome Katie!

We have a few members here that live in China. (Weekends tend to be a little slow around here, though). I have the opportunity to visit Shanghai and also would like to know about a China visit.

MommaGoose, I visited Shanghai last month and had a great time. I posted about grocery stores and restaurants Open Original Shared Link and maybe it'll help you out.

[Lisa]

MommaGoose, I visited Shanghai last month and had a great time. I posted about grocery stores and restaurants Open Original Shared Link and maybe it'll help you out.

Hey Janet,

Thank you for that information. My brother lives in Shanghai and has invited me/us to visit. I guess I just have to get the nerve up to traveling half way around the world, or I can play the martyr and send my daughters. But, then again, it would be a shame to pass up an opportunity of a lifetime.

I will copy your infomation and muster some confidence.

(I do have the dining cards, which will be helpful)

[MaryJones2]

You have to go! Shanghai is a really awesome city and definitely worth the long trip. The worst part of the trip for me was the 15 hour flight from Atlanta. They didn't load a gluten-free meal but fortunately I had food with me and the flight attendants came up with salads and fruit to supplement. Since your brother lives there you'll have access to a kitchen. We rented an apartment so I packed a suitcase of food and cooking utinsels. As an added bonus you have extra space for gifts when you come home!

[Mitsy]

I will be in Ningbo. I hear there is a Metro and Carrefour. Any suggestions? Not to far from Shanghai, may have to venture there.

Jessica

[jmabel]

This is the shop with the most gluten free items in Hong Kong/ China, I'd say:

www.littlegianthk.com

15/F Chung Wai Commercial Building, 447-449 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Carries LOTS of gluten free brands: Schaer, Trufree, Enjoy Life, Nuttelex, Orgran, Tinkyada, etc. pretty much from over all the world.