In an effort to accommodate a growing population of students with gluten intolerance, Auburn University has opened Plains to Plate, a locally sourced farm-to-table restaurant that also is certified gluten-free.
Officials say it’s the first retail concept on a college campus to achieve a Gluten-Free Food Service certification, or GFFS. To receive the certification, food service operations go through a process that requires examining the entire facility, including cleaning practices, cross-contamination control and ingredient sourcing, as well as associate training, according to a release.
The Plains to Plate menu originally contained multiple meals with the option for gluten-free substitutions, but the new changes remove all foods containing gluten.
“Tiger Dining’s mission is to provide food for the entire Auburn family and make sure everyone has a seat at the table,” Glenn Loughridge, the university’s director of campus dining, said in a statement. “The steps we are taking at Plains to Plate will allow students who can’t have gluten to confidently order anything on the menu.”