Peanut and/or tree nut allergies
Our campus dining hallsÌýdo not use any peanut orÌýtree nut ingredients in any recipes or offerings.
However, make sure to read the labels onÌýany pre-packaged products, as some may have been prepared in a facility where they may have come in contact with nuts.
Food labels
Look for these labels at various stations in your dining hall. TheyÌýrepresentÌýtheÌýmost commonly requestedÌýdietary needs:
HalalÌý
IdentifiesÌýsingle ingredients or recipes that onlyÌýcontain:
Halal certified proteins
HalalÌýpermittedÌýfoodsÌý
Excludes all Haram products
Third-party certification is available
This includes:
A variety of both plant- and animal-based proteinsÌý
Halal chicken options
Halal burgers
Rennet-free cheese
Vegan and vegetarian optionsÌý
Don'tÌýhesitate to ask if an itemÌýcontainsÌýharam products or to see the recipe or a label for a menuÌýoption.
PleaseÌýnote: even foods commonly prepared without haram-containing ingredients may not be 100% halal. Our recipes are prepared in openÌýkitchens and some items are served "buffet-style", where cross-contact is possible and where ingredient substitutions are sometimes made.Ìý
Vegetarian
IdentifiesÌýmenu items that fit a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet.
Excludes: all meat, fish, and poultryÌý
Includes: eggs, milk, dairy, honey
Vegetarian options include:
Vegan and vegetarian options available at breakfast including smoothies, beans, tofu scrambles, and more!
AÌývariety of changing made-to-order stations including pasta, destination station, deli, and salad bar, which will have vegan and vegetarian options availableÌý
Daily vegetarian feature pizza
Daily vegetarian/vegan soup
Vegan
IdentifiesÌýfoods made from plant-based food items only.
All vegan dishes are made withoutÌýeggs,Ìýhoney,Ìýmilk, and dairy, or any other animal-derived ingredients.
Vegan options include:
Hot vegan offerings served daily on an ever-changing menuÌý
Daily vegetarian/vegan soup
Vegan and vegetarian options available at breakfast including smoothies, beans, tofu scrambles, and more!
AÌývariety of changing made-to-order stations including pasta, destination station, deli, and salad bar, which will have vegan and vegetarian options available
Dairy beverage alternativesÌý
No Gluten
IdentifiesÌýmenu items that are made without gluten ingredients.*
*PleaseÌýnote:Ìýcross-contamination with wheat and other allergens may occur during preparation.
A few key no-gluten items:
- PastasÌý(Available between 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.): GF pasta option and pasta sauce are always available. Just ask and a staff member will make your dish to order!
- Soups:ÌýMost of our soups do not contain gluten, however make sure to check the signage for the NG icon just to be sure!
- Afternoon Grill (Open from 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.): Serving no gluten pasta, burgers, and grilled cheese. Plus, ask for eggs made to order! Order no gluten dishes at the True Balance station.
- Pizza (Available from 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m., made to order): We have GF pizza crust! Just ask one of our staff to make you a fresh GF pizza —made to order!
- Dietary fridge with gluten-free bread products: Monitored throughout the day and restocked, but if it’s running low, please ask a staff member.
- Gluten-free snacks and desserts: Allergy-friendly snacks and desserts such as granola bars and cookies are also available on request at the checker stations in the dining halls.Ìý
- Deli bar: Just ask for a sandwich on GF bread or wrap (found in fridge), wrapped in parchment paper and grilled on our panini press.
- Salad bar: Make your own salad! There are many no gluten ingredients to choose from. Tip: Ask the staff member near the deli and salad bars for fresh ingredients from behind the counter. This reduces the risk of cross-contamination!Ìý
- Gluten-free toaster: Each dining hall has a toaster dedicated to no-gluten foods. Note: Use of this toaster is not monitored., so we cannot guarantee that this toaster has not been contaminated by gluten containing foods. If cross-contamination is a concern, access to toaster bags can be arranged by the dietitian to help prevent cross-contamination in the shared toaster.
No Dairy
IdentifiesÌýitems made without milk ingredients toÌýassistÌýthose avoiding dairy in theirÌýdiet.*
*PleaseÌýnote:Ìýcross-contamination with dairy and other allergens may occur during preparation.
Milk alternatives are available in the small refrigerator withÌýthe gluten-free breads.Ìý
True Balance
Howe Dining HallÌýoffersÌýa stand-aloneÌýTrue Balance stationÌýto better serve students with food allergies.Ìý
Food prepared at this station is safe for 9 of the 11 most common allergens, including:Ìýdairy,Ìýeggs,Ìýpeanuts,Ìýtree nuts,Ìýshellfish,Ìýsoy,Ìýmustard,Ìýsesame, and gluten.
True BalanceÌýis a concept found across many Aramark-managed dining locations at colleges and universities, featuring recipes developed without the most common food allergies plus all sources of gluten and prepared using allergen-focused safety protocols.
This area includes separate prep areas and cooking appliances to further reduce risks of cross contamination and ensure the safety of those with severe allergies.
Due to the risk of cross-contamination, self-service is not permitted; however, you are welcome to request as much food as you want from staff at the station.
