How to Configure AllergenFinder for People with Celiac Disease

For people with Celiac Disease, "Gluten-Free" isn't a preference—it's safety. AllergenFinder is designed with advanced filters specifically for strict avoidance. Here is how to configure your profile for maximum protection.

Setting Up Your Dietary Restrictions

When setting up AllergenFinder for Celiac Disease, you write your dietary restrictions in plain language. Be specific about your needs to ensure the AI identifies all forms of gluten and potential contamination risks.

Example restriction for Celiac Disease:
"I have Celiac Disease and must strictly avoid all gluten, including wheat, barley, rye, malt, and any derivatives. I also need to be aware of cross-contamination risks and ambiguous ingredients that might contain gluten."

How the AI Interprets Your Restrictions

When you've written that you have Celiac Disease and must avoid gluten, the AI analyzes ingredient lists with this context in mind. It recognizes not just obvious gluten sources (wheat, barley, rye) but also:

• Hidden gluten in flavorings, modified food starch, and hydrolyzed vegetable protein
• Ambiguous ingredients like "Natural Flavors" that may contain gluten
• Malt and its derivatives (barley-based)
• Cross-contamination warnings on labels

Being Specific About Your Needs

You can customize your restrictions based on your sensitivity level. For example:

• If you tolerate certified gluten-free oats: "I avoid all gluten except certified gluten-free oats"
• If you react to all oats: "I avoid all gluten including all oats, even certified gluten-free"

The AI interprets your written restrictions and applies them consistently to every label you scan.