Just a quick blog to share one of my latest eureka finds from the freefrom shelves. This is one for all you coeliacs, wheat allergic, wheat intolerant people out there and they are also dairy and soya free. I don't know if Warburtons are stalking me but they sent me a free sample of their new Newburn Bakehouse Plain gluten free Sandwich Thins which arrived on my birthday! … [Read more...]
Is calcium propionate safe for gluten free baked goods?
Calcium propionate can be found in many gluten free baked goods and it may be the cause of many of migraine headaches. So what's it included for? Is it really needed? E282 - Calcium propionate Calcium propionate "Occurs naturally in swiss cheese; prepared commercially from propionic acid. The propionates occur naturally in fermented foods, in human sweat and in digestion … [Read more...]
Only 17% of people with allergies/coeliacs trust waiting staff
Damning results from a recent survey suggests that "Only 17% of allergy sufferers and coeliacs trust waiting staff to give them accurate information about allergens or gluten in the food they are serving." A wake-up call to the food service industry, many of whom are only just now getting to grips with the new regulations that, as from December 2014, will require them to be … [Read more...]
Ten top tips for a Genius gluten free Christmas
Listen up all you coeliacs, wheat allergics or grain intolerant types. You might be thinking Christmas is going be tough, avoiding wheat and breadcrumbs in stuffing, sausages, gravy, canapes etc. etc. Fear not because here are ten top tips to help you get Christmas covered. Have yourself a totally Genius gluten free Christmas. Making gluten free breadcrumbs from Genius … [Read more...]
Comparing gluten free bread – which is the healthiest?
Ever wondered just how healthy gluten free bread is and how the different brands compare with each other. They have all improved their fat and calorie content recently but how does it compare to a normal 400g loaf and what's the difference between the many gluten free loaves now on the market. Calories per slice are about a third higher for the gluten free bread. Fat … [Read more...]