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The cocktail will be one of the most awaited moments for the bride, groom and guests, when they will share, greet each other, take the first group pictures and taste a delicious cocktail.

What to include if they will go for a reception gluten free Although most of your guests may not have celiac disease, perhaps you or some of your loved ones do suffer from this intolerance. Check out the following suggestions for the best gluten-free cocktail party.

What is celiac disease

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Celiacs are those who have a permanent gluten intolerance That is, a set of vegetable proteins found in wheat and all its varieties, rye, barley and oats. If a person with celiac disease ingests gluten, it causes damage to the intestinal mucosa, gradually destroys the villi of the small intestine and decreases the absorption of nutrients.

What foods does it appear in?

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Gluten is present in all foods. products made from wheat, barley, rye and oats and, therefore, in its by-products (flours, semolina, starches), such as pasta, bread, cakes and biscuits. However, due to its properties, it also appears many times in products such as sausages and meat derivatives, sauces, sweets and ready meals, among others.

The latter, since gluten gives the dough (bread, pasta) elasticity, plasticity and fluffiness, which motivates food industries to add it to those edible products that naturally do not contain it. If you are thinking of offering a gluten-free cocktail, here you will find several proposals that you can take as a guide.

Hot starters

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Hot snacks can not be missing in a good reception And although many of the traditional starters incorporate flour, in this case you should be careful with the products they are made with. Take note of the following recipes suitable for coeliacs.

• Chicken fingers in hemp breadcrumbs with almond flour
• Cornmeal Onion Rings with BBQ Sauce
• Quinoa pizzelles with tomato sauce, Italian squash and mushrooms
• Empanaditas mar y tierra de harina de lentejas (little sea and land pies made with lentil flour)
• Chickpea hummus with lemon juice and sesame seeds
• Mini hamburgers on sweet potato base

Cold starters

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The welcome cocktail is the moment when the guests share with each other, while enjoying the first appetizers, including cold dishes that will be served at the reception. combine perfectly with a good sparkling wine. They will look great with any of the following snacks.

• Teff flour crostini with fresh cheese, tomato, mint and parsley
• Beef carpaccio with bay leaf
• Fish ceviche with leche de tigre (tiger's milk)
• Cuts of octopus with purple olives sauce
• Quinoa timbale with mango, avocado and greens
• Cornmeal tostaditas with smoked salmon pate

Skewer station

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Few starters are as practical and versatile for a reception as kebabs, so a good idea would be to complement your wedding cocktail with a thematic station You will find many options for celiacs!

• Breaded chicken skewers with polenta
• Grilled shrimp and pineapple kabobs
• Chicken kebabs in fine herb sauce
• Pork loin kebabs with plums
• Sesame poultry skewers with tamari sauce (gluten-free soy sauce)
• Caprese style kebabs
• Skewered vegetables with basil sauce
• Fruit skewers

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And just as convenient as the skewers are the sandwiches, which your guests will be happy to try at the reception. While flour is a recurring theme for celiacs, the good news is that today's caterers are becoming more and more conscious of satisfying all guests equally. Check out these 5 types of s sandwiches for celiacs that you can incorporate into your cocktail.

• Chicken and Lettuce Cornmeal Sandwich
• Hummus sandwich, paprika oil and vegetable carpaccio
• Amaranth Flour Salmon Sandwich with Bean Sprouts
• Sorghum Flour Sandwich with Tomato, Arugula and Goat Cheese
• Millet Flour Sandwich with Grilled Vegetables

Sweet option

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Although desserts are reserved for after dinner or lunch, some receptions also incorporate a sweet alternative. However, you should pay special attention to this item, since most desserts contain the traditional wheat flour. Even so, there are many other proposals that you can offer in shot glasses and gluten-free. Take note!

• Chocolate, hazelnut and almond cake without flour
• Cheese mousse with baked apple
• Banana Muffins
• Alfajores of cornstarch with grated coconut
• Rice Flour and Soy Yogurt Cake

Although celiacs must follow a controlled diet, that doesn't stop them from enjoying good food, and in fact, they'll prove it at their wedding if they opt for a cocktail that's 100 per cent gluten free .