Gluten Free Products

Duinkerken Foods is a Canadian company out of Summerside, Prince Edward Island and they make hands down the best gluten free mixes on the planet!!  Their products are available across Canada at the bulk barn or you can order online.  They now ship to the U.S. as well.  If you are outside of North America and have a friend who can send you stuff, put this on your list!!  I've used their bread mix as well as their pizza mix which is the best one I've found and their biscuit mix makes amazing no-fail scones and can also be used for cinnamon buns.  There are tons of other products so check out Duinkerken online at  https://www.duinkerkenfoods.com/ for their gluten free products and recipes.  Some of their products are now available on Amazon. 

Bob's Red Mill is a more widely known brand for gluten free products.  They are based in Milwaukee and if you are ever there you can take a tour of the mill.   They carry a wide range of flours, whole grains and mixes including bread, biscuit and dessert mixes like brownies and cookies.  I've tried several of them and they are excellent.  Check out their website at  https://www.bobsredmill.com/shop/gluten-free.html.  Keep in mind not all of their products are gluten free so remember to check the label or make sure you're in the right section on the website.  Their gluten free products are certified so you are totally safe.  Bob's Red Mill products are available in most grocery and health food stores. 

 Schär is an international producer of gluten free bread and other gluten free products like crackers and cookies.  In my opinion they make the best gluten free bread and buns and they are available pretty much everywhere.  I bought their products on my trips to France and Scotland a couple of years ago and I saw info on their website about shipping to Australia.  The texture is very good for a gluten free bread and it holds together so you don't end up with your sandwich ingredients all over your hands and your plate. I get Schär  bread and buns at my local supermarket.  They come fresh rather than frozen like many other gluten free breads so you're likely looking for a little display stand near the health or specialty food section. You can also order on Amazon and other online food retailers such as well.ca.  Check out the Schär website at    https://www.schaer.com/en-ca/products for their full product line and info on locations near you.

Rather than advertise a particular brand, I'd like to encourage you to get onto your phone or computer and search "gluten free bakery near me" and go on an adventure.  You'll have fun and you'll learn lots.  Talk to the people at the bakery.  They know their stuff, they're passionate about it, and most love to share.  You may find out a personal story about why they started a gluten free bakery.  You'll learn about their special process and why they think their bread is the best.  If you've had to travel to get there, ask if they ship to local stores or if you can order for shipment to your home.  The loaf in the photo is the 5 Seed Bread from Ste Anne's Certified Gluten Free Bakery in Grafton Ontario, Canada which is near me.  Their products are available in local supermarkets and health food stores. Another one near me is Marcel's Kitchen in Port Perry Ontario.  They sell a variety of gluten free baked goods and they also sell mixes so you can try fresh from your own oven.   A word of caution though, some regular bakeries offer gluten free versions of their products.  Just remember to ask how they manage cross contamination.  Many will have a specific gluten free day where they clean everything thoroughly and bake only gluten free on that day.  For a person with celiac disease that should be safe, but you need to decide for yourself if you are comfortable with that or if you prefer to shop at a dedicated gluten free bakery. 

This tortilla is not so much of a sandwich wrap in my opinion but I keep a package of these in the freezer specifically for my lunch time personal pizza.  They are crispy and flaky when baked on a preheated pan and hold the toppings nicely. They are in the freezer at the supermarket.  You may need to go to the specialty food section.

I think this is nothing short of ingenious!  These wraps are made from carrots!!  They are a bit pricey (even more so than most gluten free products) so I'd consider them a bit of a specialty item.  I've only found them at the health food store so far although the website says you can order from them directly or from Amazon.   They also carry other flavours like tomato, mango chipotle and apple kale.  The flavour is amazing.  They roll up nicely and hold together well.  The website advertises them for use as sandwich wraps as well as for sushi.  A woman on a celiac forum I follow suggested to let them sit for a few minutes after you make your wrap for a softer texture. 

I've included Udi's because they are a big brand and fairly widely available.  They hold together not too badly but they are a bit small for a sandwich wrap in my opinion and a bit doughy.  They work well as a quick pizza crust although they don't have the nice flaky texture of the Food For Life Brown Rice Tortilla.  You could try these for a fajita.

Check the label every time!!  In Canada I buy the HP Original steak sauce and it's gluten free.  Here it is made from white vinegar rather than malt vinegar.  Not all flavours are gluten free and the formulations are different in different countries.  This is my favourite mostly because it's what I grew up with and it is one of the most popular brands here so I'm relieved it's gluten free.  Even if you are in Canada still always check the label and if you are having it in a restaurant check the label there too and ask to ensure they are not refilling their bottles with a different brand.  

This tangy and bold barbecue sauce is great for everything you would use a barbecue sauce for.   It is produced by Kraft Heinz in the United States and Canada.  They have different flavours so by all means try them all.  It's perfect for grilling steaks, chicken, pork and even salmon.  Use it on chicken wings or as a dipping sauce for kabobs.

Authentic Texas flavour with an authentic Texas history.  Check out their website.  As of 2010 Stubb's is certified gluten free so you are totally safe!  Lot's of flavours to choose from and available internationally.  

For the most part I make my own salad dressing.  Vinaigrettes are so easy that I find that buying bottled dressings doesn't save enough time to make up for the healthy simplicity of a home made dressing.  That said, you will find a few bottles in my refrigerator.  You can certainly make your own mayonnaise but there is a bit of a technique to it so I cop out and buy Helleman's.  Also, I have a mild intolerance to eggs so I opt for a vegan mayonnaise and a vegan ranch for myself.  Hubby likes the Kraft dressings so you'll find one or two of those in there too. Salad dressings are mostly gluten free products.  If you're sensitive to dairy or eggs watch out for that and maybe opt for vegan.  As always, real labels.

This the brand you'll find in my pantry for eating as a hot cereal and for baking.  It's a Canadian gluten free product and they have several varieties including, quick cook, steel cut and some baking mixes.  They are available at major supermarket chains as well as Bulk Barn.  They can also be ordered through the website or on amazon.

Bob's Red Mill is a widely available brand and can be trusted.  They offer a variety of gluten free products including several gluten free grains.  They also carry non gluten free products so make sure you see gluten free on the label.