Arby's gluten-free menu list

[isto]

I posted this under another subject, but will also make another seperate one:



Dear "isto:"

Your request for information posed to the Arby's Guest Feedback system was forwarded to me, Charles Papa, Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs Compliance Officer for Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. Thank you for your interest in Arby's, and especially for considering our menu as something that might meet the dietary need you indicate. ... I imagine you ask this for either yourself or someone dear to you.

Baked Potatoes are certainly gluten-free, making the rather short list that I offer whenever this question comes up (see below).

Gluten-free:
Proteins, without bread or buns: roast beef, ham and turkey. [No chicken items, including even diced and grilled.]
Cheeses, natural and processed.
Peppered bacon.
Baked potatoes only [Plain, or with butter and gluten-free seasonings. About 50% of our restaurants offer baked potatoes.]
Fresh Fruit Cup. [In 2006, as part of our new program for Arby's Kids Meals; contains diced apples and grapes, that can be ordered as a side.]
Milkshakes.

I cannot recommend any of the other potato products, though, because, in their cooking at the restaurant, there is the chance they will share fryer-space with wheat flour-based coated items. And then (you should be made aware of this) the Curly Fries are coated, and there is gluten added as a part of that formulation and preparation by our supplier. Their preparation in the same oil as that used for Homestyle Fries and Potato cakes takes out all three as gluten-free options.

Again, "isto," thank you for your interest in Arby's. I will see to it that the Arby's website soon contains a quick drop-down list where you can learn of any new items that are suitable for you or your loved one. If you need any further information or additional details, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Charles Papa, Ph.D.
Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs Compliance Officer
Technical Services
Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc.
1155 Perimeter Center West
Atlanta, GA 30338
Phone: (678) 514-4315
Mobile: (678) 778-9730
cpapa@arbys.com
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