Penn State to open 1st kosher, allergen-free station

Penn State University in State College, Pa., is opening its first kosher and allergen-free station this fall, the university announced on its website.

The station, to be housed in the school’s recently renovated East Food District at Findlay Commons, will offer buffet-style kosher dishes made without eggs, dairy, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, soy, peanuts, gluten, wheat and sesame. Menu items will include Southwest brisket and herb-roasted turkey with gravy.

The idea for the station originated from ongoing conversations between the housing and food services department and student organizations. School officials decided to combine the kosher and allergen-free concepts since students who keep kosher and those who are allergen-free often have similar dietary restrictions. They also believe that the station’s menu will appeal to Muslim students who eat a halal diet.

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