Thursday, January 11, 2018

Gluten Free at Aldi

I was diagnosed with celiac disease almost two years ago.  Since then, I have had to change my eating habits drastically.  It is mind-boggling how many foods have wheat/gluten in them.  Some of the biggest shockers have been soy sauce and imitation crab meat which includes most cheap sushi; most soups, stews and chilies because they use flour as a thickener and pretty much the entire Taco Bell menu.

Aldi - liveGfree pretzels, sweet chili crisps, cheddar biscuits, pizza crust, stuffing, pancake mix and cornbread.

This brings me to the greatest find so far. I have discovered that Aldi has the best variety and tastiest gluten-free products at the lowest prices.  Their brand is called "liveGfree".  Here's a rundown on what they have available and a review if I have tried the item.  (Not all items are available at all Aldi's all the time.)

Ratings are 1 - 5 with scale as follows:
1 - I would not buy again
2 - Okay
3- Good
4- Great
5 - None better
? - I haven't tried it or I don't remember


CategoryItemRating
FrozenPizza - Cheese1
FrozenPizza - Pepperoni1
FrozenChicken Nuggets?
FrozenStuffed Sandwich - Pizza2
FrozenStuffed Sandwich - Southwest Veggie3
FrozenStuffed Sandwich - Ham & Cheese3
FrozenStuffed Sandwich - Spinach, Artichoke & Kale2
PantryBaking Mix - Chocolate5
PantryBaking Mix - Pancake5
PantryBaking Mix - Yellow4
PantryBaking Mix - Pizza Crust4
PantryBaking Mix - Cornbread5
PantryBaking Mix - Cheddar Biscuits5
PantryStuffing - Chicken5
PantryStuffing - Turkey5
PantryGranola - Cranberry Cashew Honey4
PantryGranola - Raisin Almond Honey4
PantryGranola - Apple Almond Honey4
PantryChewy Bars - Very Berry3
PantryChewy Bars - Cocoa Loco3
PantryChewy Bars - Caramel Apple3
PantryMacaroni & Cheese?
PantryShells & Cheese?
PantryNoodles - Spaghetti2
PantryNoodles - Fusilli?
PantryNoodles - Penne?
PantryWraps - Tortilla?
PantryBread - White?
PantryBread - Whole Grain?
SnacksCrisps - Black Sesame2
SnacksCrisps - Sweet Chili4
SnacksCrackers - Sea Salt Multiseed3
SnacksCrackers - Rosemary & Olive Oil4
SnacksCookies - Snickerdoodle4
SnacksCookies - Double Chocolate Brownie4
SnacksPretzels - Sticks4
SnacksPretzels - Minis4

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