Food Allergies
True Balance Inside The Dish at Kleiner
Laker Food Co. works hard to ensure students have safe dining options. True Balance is an all-you-care-to-eat station that is allergen friendly and does not have any of the top 9 allergens, including wheat/gluten, 大豆, 鸡蛋, 牛奶, 鱼, shell鱼, 花生, tree nuts, and sesame. This station has separate prep space, cooking equipment, dishwasher, and utensils to reduce the risk of cross contact. Our goal is to provide safe and healthy choices for students while on campus.
MyFresh Pantry Inside Fresh Food Co. at Commons
MyFresh Pantry is located inside Fresh Food in Upper Level Commons. This self-served allergen station is stocked with specialty products including separate utensils, cutting boards, microwave, 烤面包机, and a waffle iron. There are individually packaged food products to reduce cross-contact.
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小麦
小麦 is the nation’s predominate grain product, and therefore found in many aspects of dining locations. Students are advised to use caution or avoid restaurants where wheat or breaded foods are used on the menu. Students can find made-without-gluten menu items at Fresh Food Company, The Dish, 融合, Connection, POD Stores & Pew Campus Locations.
蛋
蛋s are present in many bakery items, mayonnaise, and some salad dressings. Students with an egg allergy are advised to avoid these and use caution with meatloaf, meatballs, and pasta.
花生
花生 黄油 is served in some dining locations and found in some bakery selections. Students with a peanut allergy are advised to take caution with bakery items and other areas within restaurants that may be serving 花生.
树坚果
Tree nuts may be present in select bakery items. Students with this allergy are advised to take caution with bakery items that contain coconut, coconut 牛奶, or hazelnut, and dishes containing pesto.
Shell鱼
Shell鱼, including shrimp and imitation crab, are occasionally on the menu. While separate utensils are used for each food item to reduce the risk of cross contact, notify the employee preparing your meal of your food allergy so extra precautions can be taken.
鱼
Restaurants occasionally feature 鱼 entrées. Students with this allergy should avoid these and other dishes which may contain 鱼 sauce, Worcestershire sauce, curry paste, or Caesar dressing.
牛奶
Alternative 牛奶s are available at Fresh Food Company, The Dish, the convenience stores, and coffee shops. If you are unsure if an item contains 牛奶, 黄油, or cheese, please ask the manager for verification.
大豆
Tofu, 大豆 sauce, and other 大豆-containing ingredients can be found in menu items. 大豆bean oil is present in the cooking and frying oil that Laker Food Co. 使用. Studies have shown highly refined 大豆 oil is safe to consume with a 大豆 allergy, but if a medical professional has indicated a severe allergy, consider alternate options.
芝麻
芝麻 may be used as a topping or for flavor and spice. Students with a sesame allergy are advised to take caution with crackers, 面包, burger buns, 沙拉, cereal bars, and avoid items such as tahini and hummus.
谷蛋白
Our 谷蛋白 icon indicates that this food contains gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.
More nutrition icons can be found on the 素食主义者 & Vegetarian page.
MENU
Our daily menus are available on the Laker Food Co. website at Laker Food Co. - - - - - -小时 & 菜单. Reading menus before going to dining centers can help you feel more confident in knowing your options. If you have questions about menu items, ask the staff or the Dietitian.
QUESTIONS
Please contact the Laker Food Co. Dietitian at [email protected] or (616) 331-8989. Students with documented food allergies or Celiac disease are also encouraged to contact GVSU's Disability Support Resources at [email protected] or (616) 331-2490.