15 of the Best: Must-Try Gluten-Free ProductsBy Adam Hassanali
The free-from aisle in supermarkets used to be a lacklustre affair with slim pickings when it came to cupboard staples and biscuits. Now, there’s a vast selection of gluten-free options, from pasta to beer, crisps to macarons. Pop the kettle on and have a read:
Gluten-Free Guide: Pasta
1. For a Meal Kit: Pasta Evangelists
The Run-Down: Fresh pasta experts, Pasta Evangelists, offer gluten-free dishes in its weekly changing menu, such as Gluten-Free Penne with Ragu alla Bolognese*. Simple, with most dishes being ready in 5 minutes and at restaurant quality, it’s great for those who are gluten-free.
*Please note the pasta includes less than 20 parts per million gluten which is the legal requirement for gluten-free labelling, however, Pasta Evangelists choose to state the product isn’t suitable for Coeliacs.
Price: £7 per portion
Where: Buy online
2. For Pea Pasta: ZENB Spaghetti
The Run-Down: ZENB Spaghetti is gluten-free and made from 100% yellow peas, offering a whole new way to enjoy pasta. Each long, thin strand retains the classic spaghetti texture you expect with a subtle taste and delicious flavour.
Price: £3 per box and are available in 3, 6, or 9 packs.
Where: Buy online
3. For Artisan Pasta: Seggiano
The Run-Down: Seggiano’s Unbelievably Gluten-Free range is made using only corn, rice and spring water. The premium Italian brand, who is stocked in delis and fine food retailers across the country, has managed to create a product which tastes so close to the real thing, you won’t believe it’s gluten-free.
Price: £4.95 per packet
Where: Buy online
Gluten-Free Guide: Savoury Snacks
4. For After Lunch Snacking: Crave
The Run-Down: New snacks from Crave: Pickled Onion Monster Feet and Smokey Bacon Flavoured Streakers. Both are vegan and free from allergens (lactose, milk and gluten) without compromising on taste. The perfect afternoon snack.
Price: £1.80 per bag
Where: Buy online
Gluten-Free Guide: Drinks and Mylks
5. For a Soft Drink: Remedy Kombucha
The Run-Down: Crafted from all-natural ingredients with no sugar and no artificial sweeteners, Remedy Kombucha is a healthier alternative to your run-of-the-mill carbonated soft drinks. All Remedy drinks are completely sugar and gluten free, and are full of live cultures, organic acids and antioxidants that can support gut health.
Price: £5 for 4x330ml cans
Where: Buy online
6. For Dairy-Free Mylk: Rude Health
The Run-Down: Rude Health has launched a new gluten-free Barista Coconut, alongside its new and improved gluten-free Barista range. The new range includes four naturally froth-able flavours: Barista Oat, Barista Almond, Barista Soy, and Barista Coconut. The range ensures dairy-free drinkers can now enjoy cafe-quality hot drinks at home.
Price: £2 for 1L
Where: Waitrose, Ocado and Amazon
7. For a Gluten-Free Beer: San Miguel
The Run-Down: San Miguel Gluten Free is light in colour and full of flavour. Inspired by the original ingredients of San Miguel Especial with reduced gluten content to create a characterful beer that can be enjoyed by all. It’s bright in appearance with a creamy, consistent foam and is balanced with an intense body and a pleasant bitter bottom note.
Price: £5.00 for 4x330ml
Where: Buy online
Gluten-Free Guide: Sweet Treats
8. For Fancy Confectionary: Oh La La! Macarons
The Run-Down: Handmade, naturally gluten-free and with a higher almond content, Oh La La! Macarons know a thing or two about baking the best macarons in town. Only using the highest-quality ingredients, there’s a number of tasty flavours to choose from (the raspberry and pistachio macarons are a certified hit). Vegan options are also available.
Price: £19.70 for a box of 6
Where: Buy online
9. For Dunking in Your Tea: Nairn’s
The Run-Down: Deliciously chocolatey, crumbly, and highly moreish, Nairn’s Oaties Choc Chip is a new favourite everyday biscuit. Made from gluten-free oats and packed with wholegrain goodness, they are the perfect biscuit with a cup of tea at the end of the day and contain 30% less sugar than normal gluten-free biscuits
Price: £1.39, 160g box
Where: Supermarkets nationwide
10. For Shortbread: Walkers
The Run-Down: Expert bakers of shortbread, Walkers has expanded its gluten-rree range with three new flavours: Chocolate Chip Shortbread, Buttery Shortbread, and zingy Ginger and Lemon Shortbread. Good news: they’re just as buttery and crumbly as its gluten siblings.
Price: £3.10 per packet
Where: Buy here
11. For Organic Chocolate: PLAYin CHOC
The Run-Down: PLAYin CHOC’s plant-based recipe is made using just three ingredients; the finest Peruvian cacao beans, Madagascan Bourbon Vanilla, and an Indonesian coconut. Resulting in smooth, gluten-free vegan chocolate. Available as a m•lk or dark flavour.
Price: 30g bar, £1.50
Where: Buy here
12. For Brownies: Cake or Death
The Run-Down: If you’re not familiar with Cake or Death, you’re seriously missing out. 100% plant-based, the bakery delivers its vegan brownies to doorsteps nationwide. The fudgy, indulgent brownies come in a variety of flavours, with gluten-free options including Peanut, Nutella, and Salted Caramel.
Price: £19 for a box of 6
Where: Buy online
13. For Cookie Dough: Doughlicious
The Run-Down: Doughlicious is the one-stop shop for gluten-free cookie dough. The range spans ready to bake cookies to its snackable dough and frozen snacks (like mochi, but with cookie dough). Doughlicious aims to be inclusive. Every cookie dough flavour is 100% gluten-free thanks to a unique blend of gluten-free flours. Plus, there’s also dairy-free, organic and vegan flavours.
Price: Dough.Chi £5.49, Cookie Dough £3.99 and Snackable Dough £2.49
Where: Buy online
14. For Innovative Flavours: Popcorn Shed
The Run-Down: Operating out of their garden shed since 2016, Popcorn Shed is a home-grown, family-owned business. With over 20+ innovative gluten-free flavours to choose from, enjoy the likes of White Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Cherry Bakewell and many, many more.
Price: £3.49 – £3.99
Where: Buy online
15. For a Sweet Snack: Creative Nature
The Run-Down: Creative Nature is a business that prides itself as an inclusive food brand for those with allergies (gluten, dairy and nut). The team recently launched the UK’s first gluten-free Malteasers with 43% less sugar. Flavours in the range include HazelNOT, Salted Caramel and a delicious M*ilk option.
Price: £1.69
Where: Buy online
