Cake bakeries in Brooklyn use gluten-free ingredients

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - April 2, 2013 - PRLog -- In addition to the eight common allergens in food, many Americans are now allergic to such foods as wheat and milk. Scientists and doctors point to a mix of environmental factors for the rise in serious food allergies. In Brooklyn, New York, some boutique bakeries have begun to avoid gluten, which is the major allergen in wheat, and lactose, which is the major allergen in milk. For some customers these are life-threatening allergies, so this freedom from allergies is a major health benefit, and for others these changes allow them to follow their gluten-free diet even at social events.

Duet Bakery Boutique is one such cake bakery Brooklyn has to offer. Their cakes are custom-made, so the bride-to-be or birthday girl--whatever the celebration is--can choose to avoid gluten or lactose or other allergens. The cooking area is kept clean so that cross-contamination from other cakes can be avoided.

These cake bakeries in Brooklyn NY are seen as the “cutting edge” in allowing Brooklynites and Manhattanites to follow their gluten-free diets or avoid these allergies. In some cases, a bad case of “Celiac Disease” can even mean that ingesting too much gluten can be fatal. And in some cases of lactose or milk allergy, the same can happen. Celiac disease tends to affect the stomach and GI tract, whereas a lactose or milk allergy tends to hinder breathing and the respiratory system. Both types of allergies can be quite serious, and are common among guests at larger parties where cakes are provided.

While some say that those with allergies should simply avoid all dangerous food at events, others say that this step forward from bakeries is a very necessary step when guests are known to be allergic to lactose or gluten. Duet Bakery Boutique, for instance, says that these cakes are a great option for a health-conscious party with a high number of guests, since many guests are likely to have allergies or strict gluten-free diets for weight control and overall health.

One thing is certain: Brooklynites seem to like the new trend. A range of customers file into these cake bakeries in Brooklyn, week in and week out, a sure sign that the choice--when it comes to these allergens--is a welcome new ingredient in New York City. More news here - http://duetbakeryny.com