Gluten Free Glee is an online review and community platform for those following a gluten-free diet. Users can share their experiences and leave reviews for businesses, rating them on their “gluten-free friendliness”. Phili Lee, Co-founder, Gluten Free Glee, said: “Our story began when I was diagnosed with coeliac disease back in 2019 and had to navigate learning to live gluten free.
I also learned that my dad’s stomach cancer, which he sadly passed away from, was likely a result of long-term damage caused by undiagnosed Coeliac disease. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. “The struggle to find places to eat with gluten free options and a good understanding of dietary requirements sparked the original idea for the Gluten Free Glee review platform.
However, after lots of research and feedback, we realised that there was so much more we could do to help the gluten free community.” Phili studied English Language at Sheffield Hallam, and co-creator, Ranveer Sahota, studied Business Information Systems. Both credit the skills learnt at university to the creation and success of their platform.
Rob King, Start-Up and Growth Advisor , SHU Enterprise, said: “It’s always good to see a business idea that helps solves real-world problems, especially with the enthusiasm that Sheffield Hallam graduates Ranv.