The Rising Popularity and Importance of Gluten-Free Frozen Desserts

Diners now prioritise gut health more than ever. This shift towards gluten-free and lactose-free diets is a major factor in where people choose to eat. If your menu lacks these options, you risk losing bookings from groups with specific dietary needs.

Why Gut Health Matters to Your Customers

For many, avoiding gluten is about better digestion and comfort. Providing a high-standard dessert option for these guests is a simple way to improve their experience. When a table of ten includes one person with dietary sensitivities, that person often decides where the group eats. 

Being inclusive with your menu helps eliminate this risk.

Understanding the Gluten-Free Trend

To understand why this market is growing, it helps to look at the science. Gluten is a structural protein found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. Specifically, it is a combination of two proteins glutenin and gliadin which provide the elasticity and structure in traditional baking.

For some, gluten triggers an autoimmune response (Coeliac disease), while for others, it causes digestive discomfort or "non-coeliac gluten sensitivity."

• The "Veto Vote": Research from Coeliac UK shows that 70% of gluten-free diners eat out with two or more people. If your menu cannot cater to that one person, the entire party and their spending power will go elsewhere.

• Market Expenditure: Gluten-free diners contribute approximately £3.3 billion annually to the UK’s out-of-home food market.

• Growing Population: While 1 in 100 people in the UK have Coeliac disease, approximately 8-10% of the population now follows a gluten-free diet for lifestyle or health reasons.

Exclusive UK Supply: Salvo 1968 and Gluten Free Desserts

Catering to this growing demand for digestive wellness does not have to complicate your kitchen operations. We bridge the gap between these modern dietary requirements and authentic Italian quality through our exclusive partnership with Dolce Tuscia.

Salvo 1968 is the only UK supplier of Dolce Tuscia. Founded in 2001, Dolce Tuscia operates the largest gluten-free frozen pastry production in Italy. Their facility is located in Tuscia, a region between Rome, Tuscany, and Umbria.

They use local Italian raw materials and avoid added chemicals or artificial flavours. The range includes:

• Gluten-free cakes

• Mousses and profiteroles

• Vegan-friendly options

This allows you to meet modern requirements without the risk of cross-contamination that occurs when preparing gluten-free items in-house.

Protect Your Margin with Frozen Solutions

Dolce Tuscia desserts are frozen and ready to serve. This offers three main benefits for your business:

• Zero Waste: You only defrost the portions you need for each service. This is more efficient than fresh desserts that have a short shelf life.

• Fixed Yield: Each item is a single portion. You know exactly what your margin is on every plate.

• Consistency: You get the same result every time, regardless of who is working the shift.

Salvo 1968 has built a reputation on the principle that quality and value are not mutually exclusive. Our long-standing heritage in sourcing the finest Italian products means we understand the technical demands of a professional kitchen as well as the evolving preferences of the UK diner.

By adding Dolce Tuscia to your menu, you provide a solution that satisfies more health-conscious diners.

View the Dolce Tuscia Range today