The Gluten Free Food & Drink Guide

Tesco Freefrom Gluten free Crumpets or Pikelets as we used to call them in South Yorkshire.

I was offered a try of these this morning and I have to say they were pretty good, a little less chewy [ more powdery, maybe too much bicarb of soda? ] than the ones I remember as a kid but overall a nice morning or afternoon snack.

I was wondering how long it would be before they arrived as a gluten free package, and here they are, labeled as NEW in the stores.
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4 standard size pitta breads come in a sealed packet.

A traditional small oval-shaped flat Arab bread which puffs up when heated.
Uses: Pitta bread is usually heated and then split and filled with a savoury filling. It can also be sliced and used to dip into hummous, taramsalata or any savoury dips.

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4 brownies come packaged in a little box.
Packed with flavour. Much better than the Freefrom range in my opinion.
You can buy online here:

http://www.village-bakery.com/

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A tasty pie - the flavour and texture reminded me of a Cornish Pastie. They use rosemary as a flavour enhancer in the Cheese and Potato version which comes across really well. I believe some of the range are also vegetarian and vegan.

A good effort from Buckfast Organic Bakery, gluten free pies are tricky to find in shops but you can order these on-line [ frozen ]

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http://www.clivespies.co.uk/

Since Kelloggs started ‘barley washing’ its products I thought I’d try an alternative cereal -Doves Farm Cornflakes

They look a little different, texture is slightly odd, but taste pretty good, so a thumbs up from me!

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Walkers are making a range of snacks that include Poppadoms.

I have tried the Lime and Coriander Chutney and the Creamy Chicken Pasanda which are both GF.

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I tried some Barkat Pretzel Sticks and have to be honest was not too impressed, they tasted a little odd, a bit of a pasty texture and a slightly bland flavour - though the massive chunks of salt made your mouth water - but how good for you is that?

Walkers do some excellent snacks such as the Sensations mini Poppadoms range, I’ll be writing something up on those soon.

Always a winner during the festive season these are just really moist and taste fantastic, the pastry is excellent!

Available in Sainsbury’s and from GFF direct (www.glutenfreefoodsdirect.co.uk)

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