AiC Mobile - Gluten-free directory & venues

AIC Mobile App: Gluten-Free Living and Dining in Italy

Who It Is For ?

AIC Mobile is useful for:

People with celiac disease

AIC members

Travelers in Italy

Tourists looking for gluten-free food

Anyone searching for certified gluten-free products and venues

Core Features :

Eating Out

The Alimentazione Fuori Casa section helps users find gluten-free hospitality and dining options by location. It includes:

• Hotels
• Bed & breakfasts
• Residences
• Campsites
• Tourist villages
• Restaurants
• Trattorias
• Gelato shops
• Pastry shops
• Pharmacies
• Parapharmacies
• Specialized shops
• Gluten-free e-commerce retailers

AIC Food Handbook

The Prontuario degli alimenti provides a complete list of products approved by the Italian Celiac Association. Users can check suitable gluten-free foods quickly and safely.

Gluten-Free Store

The Gluten-free store section helps users choose where to shop and buy gluten-free products with confidence.

Barcode Scanner

AIC Mobile includes automatic barcode recognition. By scanning a product barcode with a smartphone camera, users can see whether the item is included in the AIC Food Handbook.

Spiga Barrata Products

Products with the Spiga Barrata symbol are always updated and visible in both the full app version and the free open version.

Access Options :

Full Version

The full version is dedicated to AIC members and includes complete access to AIC Mobile services.

Open Version

The open version is free and accessible to everyone. It offers various basic services for people with celiac disease.

How to Download and Access AIC Mobile ?

1. Download the AIC Mobile app to your mobile device.
2. Click on Gluten Free Venues.
3. Read the access message for AIC members and Welcome purchasers.
4. Click on Login or register.
5. Under Don't have an account yet? click Register now for free.
6. Create your account by filling out the required fields. Leave MEMBER CODE OR PROMO CODE blank. Create a username and password.
7. Return to the home page and click Gluten Free Venues again.
8. Scroll to Welcome Access, not Become a Member, and click purchase.
9. Click Buy - $3.99.

FAQ:

Q: Is the app free?

A: AIC offers a free version with essential information about coeliac disease. However, the full functionality – including the crucial location-based features for finding restaurants, stores, and products – requires membership in the Italian Coeliac Association (AIC) or purchasing a temporary pass. Membership provides full app access alongside supporting AIC's advocacy and support services.

Q: Why pay when there are other free gluten-free finder apps?

A: The key advantage is the AIC's rigorous vetting process. Listings in AIC Mobile are verified according to strict AIC protocols, offering a level of trust and safety assurance for coeliacs that generic crowd-sourced apps often lack. The fee directly supports the association's work for the coeliac community.

Q: Does the app work outside of Italy?

A: The primary focus and database strength of AIC Mobile is Italy, reflecting the AIC's national scope. While it might list some international products or chains, its core utility is for navigating Italy safely. Travelers should check specific listings for their destination region within Italy.