Jag läste nyligen en artikel från Karolinska Institutet om matöverkänslighet i Sverige. Som medgrundare av Fibr är det här ett ämne som ligger nära det vi gör. Inte för att alla som upplever problem med mat har samma diagnos, utan för att artikeln påminner om något viktigt: Fika är inte lika enkelt för alla. 

For most people, a visit to a café is a simple matter. You look at the counter, choose what looks good, and place your order.

For those living with allergies, the reality is often different. Before you can even consider what you're craving, you need an answer to a much more important question: What can I eat?

I was reminded of this again during a coffee break this weekend when we were on Gotland. When I asked which pastries were egg-free, I was met with that familiar uncertainty behind the counter. A quick glance at colleagues, a trip to the kitchen, and an attempt to find the right information. You don't want to be a nuisance, but at the same time, you need to be able to trust the answer.