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Verified Gluten-Free Restaurant Finder for Celiac Travelers

People with celiac disease risk severe health reactions when eating at restaurants with inadequate gluten-free protocols. Generic food allergy apps lack verified celiac-safe restaurant data. Gluten App provides community-verified, celiac-specific restaurant reviews with safety ratings.

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Problem Statement

Celiac patients searching for safe dining options check Google Maps reviews (unreliable), dedicated forums (outdated), and call restaurants individually. A single bad dining experience can cause days of severe symptoms. The anxiety around eating out limits social and professional activities for 3M+ Americans.

The Idea

A mobile app that helps celiac disease patients find verified gluten-free restaurants and dishes when traveling, with community-based safety ratings and celiac-specific review criteria.

Why Now

Celiac disease awareness and diagnosis rates have doubled in 10 years, but restaurant options remain difficult to discover and verify. Food delivery apps list "gluten-free" options without understanding cross-contamination risks. Travel for celiac patients requires hours of pre-trip restaurant research.

Target User

Adults with celiac disease or serious gluten intolerance who travel for work or leisure at least 4 times per year.

Target Market

Health apps, travel technology, food allergy management

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