Useful Information and Helpful "Tips"

 

For Celiac Individuals Visiting Israel

 

Unfortunately we have not yet a list of hotels familiar with celiac disease.
There are only a few restaurants in Israel that have a gluten free menu. For an updated restaurant list click here.
Yet in many restaurants you can have grilled beef or chicken or turkey and plenty of salads and fruit.

You can buy GF products in health-stores called Beit Teva, which can be found in most neighborhoods, which carry GF pasta, frozen bread, rolls, pizza, corn flakes, cookies, special flours, etc.

In the supermarkets we have a large assortment of fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy products, rice crackers and rice noodles.
Please be advised that you cannot find GF products in the supermarkets.

The biggest outlet for GF products is situated in Kibbutz Gan Shmuel, north of Hadera (Tel. 04-6320892).
There is a big bakery in Holon named “Oranim” (Tel 03-5509981),
and another one in Petah-Tikva named "Natural Cakes" (Tel 03-9235276).

You can also order GF products by the internet, and it can be sent to you wherever you wish in Israel. The website is: http://www.glutenfree.co.il

Please note that we don’t have an official logo for gluten-free products, so you cannot rely on such a logo.

Also note that although the official language in Israel is Hebrew, most people speak English as well.

We advise you to bring with you basic gluten free products, such as bread, at least for your first days in Israel.

Don’t hesitate to send an e-mail (office@celiac.org.il) if you have further questions and to call the Celiac Association when you arrive to Israel :

03-6781481 (Our “Hot Line” operates Sunday-Thursday 9:00-11:00 and 15:00-19:00, and Friday 9:00-11:00).

We hope you will spend a great time in our country.