Many people eat gluten-free or try to avoid gluten. Sometimes out of choice, but usually it's due to a gluten intolerance or celiac disease. These consumers are often disappointed when they visit a business that has no gluten-free options. Why miss out on extra turnover and risk dissatisfied customers? If you want to serve this target group, the chefs at La Lorraine Bakery are here to help you put together a gluten-free range.
Which products contain gluten?
Want to put together a gluten-free offering that meets the dietary needs of your customers? Then it's important to know which products contain gluten — it's more than you think. The most obvious foods that contain gluten are products with grains on the ingredient list.
Wheat: the most common source of gluten and often found in bread, pasta, pizza, pastries and tortillas.
Rye: this grain is often found in rye bread, crispbread and some types of beer.
Barley: often used in grain products like breakfast grains but also in beer and other alcoholic drinks.
Spelt: sometimes contained in bread, pasta and pastries.
Bulgur: a grain product made from cracked wheat and used in tabouleh and pilav.
Seitan: a meat substitute made from wheat gluten, often used in vegetarian and vegan meals.
Aside from these grains there are other gluten-containing products to bear in mind. These products are ones that often contain wheat starch. Some examples:
Sauces and dressings: soy sauce and some salad dressings.
Soups and stocks: instant soups and stock cubes.
Processed meats: some charcuterie, sausages and meatballs.
Snacks: some types of crisps and sweets.
Before you add a dish or product to your gluten-free range, you need to examine the ingredient list very carefully.
