In a recent blog about Allergy lessons learnt on holiday in Portugal I forgot to mention these delicious new crackers I found in one of the supermarkets. I’ve never seen them in the UK but they’re called Le pain des fleurs” and are produced in France . The ingredients are not in English so I hadn’t tried them until today, wanting to translate each item to ensure it’s safe. The good news is that they are definitely gluten free, dairy free and are also actually really tasty.
The ingredients list is very simple:
- Farinha de arroz semi-integral (rice flour)
- Farinha de quinoa (quinoa flour)
- Acucar muscavado 2% (sugar)
- Sal (salt)
The packet is clearly marked ‘sin gluten’ in the top left hand corner and they are also organic and fair trade. They look like corn crackers I’ve bought in England before and are pretty similar really, but much slimmer and crisper.
I really enjoyed them with some humous with my lunch today and would highly recommend them. Great for lunch boxes, snacks, with cheese (if you can eat dairy) and with dips.
I have never seen these in the UK or any other quinoa crackers for that matter, but if you’re in Europe, look out for them. Meanwhile I shall be contacting the manufacturers to find out where they can be bought over here.
To find out more visit: www.lespaindesfleurs.fr.
Anyone else tried these? What did you think? Or have you found another brand of quinoa crackers? Which are you favourite gluten free biscuits crackers? If you live in the UK and can’t find them I hope I’m not making your mouth water too much.
Hi Ruth, I found the same in a health food store in Cork, Ireland when I was home recently. Had for breakfast this morning with peanut butter and later with baba ghanoush. Crisp, crunchy & light without breaking, getting soggy or dissolving in the mouth. I bought the buckwheat ones but they also do chestnut. Hope they are available in UK soon.
Caroline
Well that’s encourageing, if they have reached Ireland then it can’t be long. They are lovely aren’t they? What is baba Ghanoush though? Never heard of that before…
They are so yummy aren’t they? I really struggle to find them here in the UK. Where do you find yours?
I was vacationing in Seattle, WA and found these at a shop at Pikes Place Market. They are amazing. Seriously, they may be the best gluten-free crackers I have ever had! I just wish they were easier to get in the States.
I dream about these crackers. I can’t get the in the UK. Now you’ve reminded me about them I am having cravings. I must start campaigning at my favourite online freefrom store to stock them. Hell, perhaps they already do? How could I forget them? Thank you for reminding me of them Ashley. I am now on a mission.
I recently went gluten-free and have been sampling all sorts of gluten free products. We had brunch at a Le Pain de Quotidien restaurant recently and they were the gluten free offering at the restaurant. These crackers are without question the best we’ve had and would buy them even if we were not on a gluten free diet. I’m anxious to find them anywhere her in the US, either online, or at any retail store. If anyone has info as to where I can buy them here, please email to let me know. Thank you.
I know what you mean. They are absoultely my favourite at the moment. They come in different varieties too but are hard to find. I have found them in my local health food store in the UK but most don’t stock it. Why don’t you take some in to your favourite health food store, let them try some and then see if they can get them shipped to the US. Can’t see why not. They are made in france and seem to be most major supermarkets since I found them the first time and in Portugal – where I first discovered them. In fact I had them for a snack yesterday. Yum Yum. So to my US readers – anyone know where these can bought in the states? They are so good they must be available somewhere and if they’re not then they should be!
They are on amazon now… And i agree- the best gluten free crackers around…
I agree! By far the best. Although I am partial to a Nairns or Rude Health oat cake too ;o)