Gluten Never Ever expo draws crowds to Milford
MANCHESTER, N.H. —
An event in Milford is highlighting gluten-free options for people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes damage to the small intestine when a person eats gluten.
An estimated one in 100 people worldwide has celiac disease, but only around 30% are properly diagnosed, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation.
The Gluten Never Ever expo aims to build community with great gluten-free choices.
“It’s something that I think New Hampshire has needed for a while. There are a lot of great establishments that offer gluten-free food, bakeries, restaurants, little mom-and-pop shops, but they’re scattered throughout New England, so I wanted this opportunity to bring them all together under one roof,” said event organizer Jody Donohue.
The expo continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hampshire Dome.