Amman - Post Report Question and Answers

What kinds of organic, vegetarian and allergy-friendly foods are available, such as organic produce, gluten-free products, meat substitutes for vegetarians, etc?

Cozmo has an organic/gluten-free section, but it is about 40% more expensive than in the US.There is a lactose-free milk that can be found from time to time. This is a Middle East country, so there is a lot of hummus, falafel, stuffed grape leaves...etc. - Apr 2012


The green movement is en vogue here, which is hilarious because littering and general trashing of the environment is so prevalent.that said, there are a number oforganic produce, gluten-free products available in several of the grocery stores. - Mar 2012


All fairly available, but for a price. - Mar 2012


Lots of fresh vegetables produced locally and cheaply. - Aug 2011


There is a grocery store with a pretty good selection of gluten free items and a few vegetarian items, but I don't recall a significant amount of organic items. - Aug 2011


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