Gluten Free Food Reviews

 

 I was unsure at how this mix would turn out. It uses mostly bean flours instead of the traditional rice flours. But hey, I am willing to experiment and try something new.

The mix was easy to use with my automatic mixer-3 minutes on medium high and it was ready for the pan. The dough was thick and sticky, and was a bit difficult to spread into all four corners  of the pan. An oiled spatula was very helpful in completing this step.

The mix rises nicely and bakes to a pretty brown color. When sliced, I found it was full of small holes and crevices, not a smooth texture. It consistency bordered on spongey, but sliced well with minimal crumbling. The taste was quite bland and definately nothing special. I chose to store the sliced bread in my fridge wrapped in plastic. However, this did not prevent the bread from quickly drying out and becoming more bland- if that’s even possible.

 This bread is good for high flavor sandwiches that need a neutral balance, but don’t expect to much from this mix, it’s nothing to brag about. I paid $5.19 for the mix from a natural foods store, and even though it was “OK”, I’m not sure of I’ll buy it again.

Rating: 2 1/2 stars

 

 Hmmm, Pamela’s products have done it again- another winner!

The package of biscotti comes in a box of 6 (total 4 ounces) for $3.79. I was a little unsure about trying it because of the price. It seemed a little steep for me.

However, I found these sweet treats to be super yummy! They are nice and crunchy, as all good “american” biscotti is, with a nice cocoa flavor that isn’t too sweet. The walnuts are evenly distributed throughout the biscotti adding a subtle nutty flavor. It looks as good as it tastes.

The texture is great and is not gritty or pasty, and pairs perfectly with your favorite hot or cold drink. Overall, a good find!

 pros: nice chocolate flavor and texture, great dunked in a hot drink

Cons: a bit pricey for only 6 cookies

Rating: 4 stars

Purchasing locations and ingredient list coming soon!

Wow. I don’t even know where to begin with this product. First, I will begin by saying this is the biggest waste of $3.39.; Can you tell I’m not a fan?

I was hoping this would be a quick meal alternative, which it is. It can be prepared from box to plate in less than 30 minutes ( the “Ready in 15 minutes” label on the box does not take into account browning the beef.) It cooks up like any other boxed meal, no real issues. It even smells pretty decent.

However, I was greatly disappointed when I tasted my meal. This product has an unpleasant fake cheese taste with an even worse aftertaste. Which I, after reading the label, discovered to was identified as “cheesebuger seasoning.” What?! What the heck is cheeseburger seasoning?? I’m not sure if I even wnat to know!

Anyway, the noodles lacked anythihng special, and the amount of sauce balanced well with the noodles and beef- not too runny, not too thick. Bottom line: save your money.

Pros: easy prep

Cons: taste- ewwwwwwww!

Rating: 1 star

 

OOOOooo, yum. These are the one of the best substitutes for Oreos that I have found so far! And at $3.19 for an 8 ounce bag, it was money I didn’t regret spending.

These cookies look just like “real” oreos except the filling isn’t quite so white or so thick. However, the chocolate flavor is wonderful and compliments the satisfying texture and even the filling has a nice vanilla flavor to it.  Now, I must warn you, these cookies are very very crunchy. So crunchy, in fact, that when they are submitted to the dunk test, they do not get soggy and fall apart. They soften, but don’t melt in my hands. Overall, a decent cookie, hands down.

pros: great flavor and appearance

cons: crunchy crunchy crunchy

Rating: 3 1/2 stars

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Ingredients:
Cookie: Gluten Free Flour (corn flour, soya flour, potato flour, corn starch, rice flour, potato starch, xanthan gum) Organic Dehydrated Cane Juice, Canola Oil, Cocoa, Eggs, High Fructose corn Syrup, Corn Starch, Natural Flavors, Soybean Lecithin, Baking Soda, Sea Salt. Cream Filling: Fructose, Canola Oil, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Soybean Lecithin, Natural Flavors.  

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Locations to purchase and ingredient list coming soon!

 

I purchased this 7.1 ounce box for $3.99 with high expectations. I was totally craving a sugar wafer ( which is strange, because I didn’t like them when I could eat gluten!). The box is quite large for the weight, and the lemon flavor just sounded good.

They look like a regular sugar wafer cookie and the light yellow color and sweet fragrance confirmed my craving.  These wafers tasted just like a regular wafer! Crunchy with layers of lemon filling. At first taste, a tart lemon flavor filled my mouth followed by a powerful punch of sweetness. The more I ate, the sweeter they became. Almost too sweet! Ok, not almost, it was too sweet after a few. These wafers are good for a small treat, just be sure to have a couple here and there to avoid sugar overload. Some tasters have claimed a bitter aftertaste, but I did not experience that with this product.

Pros: Great gluten-free alternative to the “real deal”, fabulous lemon flavor, don’t taste “gluten free”

Cons: don’t eat too many, you’ll be bouncing off the walls, very sweet

Rating:  4 stars

Where Can I Buy These Lemony Wafers?

Glutenfree.com

Ingredients: Evaporated cane juice, palm oil, potato flour, soy oil, soy lecithin, citric acid, salt, lemon flavor, sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate

Feel free to see what Rob & Diana from CeliacReviews.com, Monique from Allergy Relief 101.com, and Jay from GlutenFreePost.com has to say about these wafers.

 

Here’s a nice sweet and chewy snack for a peanut butter lover!

The box of 6 indiividually wrapped bars ( for $4.99) offers a crunchy and chewy alternative to a granola bar- almost like a glorified rice krispy treat with some peanut butter thrown in. They have a nice taste and texture, but do little to satisy your hunger or snack craving. If anything, all it does is make you want more.

Pros: great flavor, nice and chewy, portable packaging

Cons: a “light” snack, not much substance in it to satisfy hunger

Rating: 4 1/2 stars

 

This is awesome-a yummy gluten-free breakfast cereal that doesn’t get soggy in milk!

This is a corn based cereal with peanut buttery puffs. No, not peanut butter flavored- they use real peanut butter! ( What a concept eh?) The golden round corn puffs are initially very crunchy. As you eat, they soften a touch but never loose their signature crunch. Overall, a great breakfast cereal that anyone would love.

This cereal sells for $4.69 for a 16 ounce box.

Pros: satisying crunch, wonderful PB taste, organic ingredients

Cons: Can’t think of any!

Rating: 5 stars

Ingredients: organic corn meal, organic evaporated cane juice, organic peanut butter ( peanuts, salt), organic expeller-pressed canola oil and/or organic soybean oil, sea salt, tocopherols (natural vitamin E) added to preserve freshness.

 

 Ooo, another yummy mix that makes a great lunch or dinner.  It’s meant to serve two, but chances are you’ll like it so much you’ll want it all for yourself!

 This pad tai mix requires you to add an egg, oil, chicken ( or tofu), bean sprouts, peanuts and optional garnish. I love this, because you get the convenience of a boxed item, but it tastes fresh and yummy because of what you add to it. On that note, I tried this without the chicken or sprouts . . . I wouldn’t recommend it . . . not nearly as tasty. This product is easy to make and takes very liitle time as long as you have some pre-cooked chicken on hand.

The noodles are cooked just right, not too firm and not too soggy. The beans and chicken blend well with the thai flavor, which is moderate and slightly spicy.

I purchased this for $2.89 for a 9 ounce box.

Pros: simple prep, great thai flavor

Cons: needs extra ingredients ( i.e. cooked chicken)

Rating: 4 stars

This Bob’s Red Mill Potato Flour is powdery soft and made from 100% dehydrated potatoes. I have used it with great success in making gravy, sauces and soups. It adds thickness and body to the sauce or soup without making it appear gummy. I usually whisk it in the sauce and it dissolves with few lumps. It can also be used in baking to promote a moist crumb. I like this one!

I purchased a 22 ounce bag for $1.53 (on sale)

Rating: 4 stars

Where Can I Buy This Flour?

This useful concoction of potato, sorghum, tapioca, garbanzo, and fava beans can be used in most traditional recipes that require flour.

I often use this baking flour when small amounts of flour are needed in a recipe (less than 1 cup). Used in larger amounts, I found that the baked products like sweetbreads, desserts and cookies tend to be thick, heavy, and a tad crumbly. Overall, it’s a decent product that I will continue to use.

Rating: 3 stars

Where Can I Buy This Mix?

Ingredients: garbanzo bean flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, whole grain sweet white sorghum flour, fava bean flour