Special Diets & Food Allergies
Nutrition facts and ingredient listings are available on our interactive nutrition page. After choosing a dining location, click on the YES logo for a full listing of menu offerings. Clicking on any menu item will give you nutrition facts and ingredient listings for that product.
Ingredient, nutrition, allergen, and gluten information is obtained directly from statements made by the products' manufacturers. If no allergen or gluten statement is given by the manufacturer, the following criteria were used when creating the database of allergens:
- FAAN (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network) is used as a reference for potential allergen sources for the top eight allergens (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans).
- When not clearly stated by the manufacturer, the source of natural and artificial flavorings in foods (not including beverages) is listed as a potential source of wheat, gluten, milk, soy, or egg.
- When not clearly stated by the manufacturer, the following ingredients are assumed to contain gluten: caramel, modified food starch, coloring, and smoke flavoring.
- Products containing an oil of one of the top eight allergens (such as soy or peanut oil) are listed as containing that allergen.
- Coconut and coconut oils are listed as tree nut allergens.
- If the manufacturer provided a statement about the item being produced on equipment or in a facility that also processes another allergens, that allergen is included in the listing.
When using the allergen filter to sort menu items by the top eight allergens, please refer to the complete ingredient listings for assurance that all sources of the allergen have been filtered and to find allergens in addition to the top eight. Please note that many desserts and bread items are made in our on-campus bakery where items containing peanuts and tree nuts are also produced.
If you have a specific nutrition concern or are allergic to any foods and need help finding appropriate foods, you can make an appointment with the registered dietitian for individualized assistance. If you find you have questions while in the dining center, please ask to speak to the chef or manager; they will be able to answer your questions about specific ingredients. For questions, comments, and suggestions regarding the YES program contact Jenny Lindsey, Dining Services' administrative dietitian, at yes@vt.edu or 540-231-8668.
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