product review Archives | GFF Magazine https://gffmag.com Gourmet gluten-free magazine with recipes and lifestyle and travel tips for food lovers Sun, 17 Nov 2024 15:50:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://gffmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-gff_favicon-32x32.jpg product review Archives | GFF Magazine https://gffmag.com 32 32 Product Review: Bread Srsly Classic Sourdough https://gffmag.com/product-review-bread-srsly-classic-sourdough/ https://gffmag.com/product-review-bread-srsly-classic-sourdough/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:32:00 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=220603 Read More]]> Addictive classic sourdough with moist, sticky texture (so toasting required), this is our very favorite gluten free sourdough choice to butter and eat solo. It comes as a loaf, roll, or pullman fresh from sourdough central San Francisco, and it’s even allergy-friendly. What could be better? Store in the fridge for longest shelf life, and read all about the owner/baker here.

WHERE TO BUY: shopbreadsrsly.com (Use code gffmag5 to save 15% on your first order!)

INGREDIENTS:  Organic White Rice Flour, Organic Millet Flour, Organic Sorghum Flour, Arrowroot, Sourdough Starter (Water, Organic Sorghum Flour), Xanthan Gum, Kosher Salt

CONTAINS STATEMENT: None

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: Yes

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION: Dairy-, egg-, soy-, yeast-, sugar-, peanut- and nut-free; non-GMO; kosher; vegan

REVIEW DATE: May 2020

NOTE: We only recommend products that we truly LOVE, use, and are confident to recommend. Thanks to affiliate partnership opportunities, we sometimes earn a small commission if you make a purchase through a product link on our site at no cost to you. But this has no influence on what we recommend. When we do score a few shekels, know that your purchase helps support our work to bring you trustworthy, unbiased information on an amazing gluten-free food and lifestyle.

]]> https://gffmag.com/product-review-bread-srsly-classic-sourdough/feed/ 2 Product Review: King Arthur Gluten Free Fudge Brownie Mix https://gffmag.com/product-review-king-arthur-gluten-free-fudge-brownie-mix/ https://gffmag.com/product-review-king-arthur-gluten-free-fudge-brownie-mix/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:01:00 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=217708 Read More]]> If you are looking for an ultra-dark, super-moist and spongey brownie with a crisp and flaky top, this gluten-free brownie mix is for you. These brownies were more airy than the two dozen others we tested. When baking, they puffed up around the edges of the pan. Very popular with our tasters who are in the “cakey” camp, the mix is also GMO-free and non-dairy.

WHERE TO BUY: Amazon or well-stocked grocers nationwide

INGREDIENTS: Cane Sugar, Specialty Flour Blend (tapioca starch, rice flour), Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Baking Powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), Natural Vanilla Flavor, Salt.

CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE: Yes.

CONTAINS STATEMENT: None.

OTHER HELPFUL INFO: To prepare the mix, you’ll need 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of melted butter or oil, and 1 (8-inch) square pan.

Reviewed March 2021

NOTE: We only recommend products that we truly LOVE, use, and are confident to recommend. Thanks to affiliate partnership opportunities, we sometimes earn a small commission if you make a purchase through a product link on our site at no added cost to you. When we do score a few shekels, know that your purchase helps support our work to bring you trustworthy, unbiased information on an amazing gluten-free food and lifestyle.  

]]> https://gffmag.com/product-review-king-arthur-gluten-free-fudge-brownie-mix/feed/ 0 The Best Gluten-Free Pretzels to Buy https://gffmag.com/the-best-gluten-free-pretzels-to-buy/ https://gffmag.com/the-best-gluten-free-pretzels-to-buy/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:02:17 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=224213 Read More]]> We crunched, munched, and analyzed over two dozen varieties of nationally available pretzels (and got very thirsty!) to determine which are the best gluten free pretzels to buy. Behold our favorite sensationally salty, crunchy-munchy selections. 

TRADITIONAL

FitJoy Grain Free Pretzels
Grain-free, non-GMO, made from cassava flour; pale golden and smooth, lightly salty, satisfying crunch; amazon.com and fitjoyfoods.com 

Glutino Pretzel Sticks Family Pack
Classic, light golden thin sticks with mild toasted flavor; amazon.com; glutino.com for store locator

Quinn Classic Sea Salt Twist Pretzels
Light brown and glossy with toasty, whole grain flavor and hints of molasses; non-GMO; quinnsnacks.com for store locator

Snyder’s of Hanover Gluten Free Mini Pretzels
Traditional, tasty mini-twists with real-deal flavor and the right amount of coarse salt; amazon.com; snyderslandproducts.com for store locator

Snyder’s of Hanover Gluten Free Pretzel Rods
Uber-crunchy, classic cigar shape; the ultimate party pretzel; $3.89/8-ounce bag; amazon.com; snyderslandproducts.com for store locator

Snyder’s of Hanover Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks
Classic flavor; slightly fatter than the normal pretzel stick; crisp exterior and grainy interior with mild, a bit sweet, toasty flavor; amazon.com; snyderslandproducts.com for store locator

FLAVORED

Gratify Gluten Free Everything Thins
Light, airy, and flat crisps loaded with pretzel flavor plus sesame and poppy seeds plus onion, and garlic; amazon.com; gratifyfoods.com for store locator

Quinn Peanut Butter Filled Nuggets
Crunchy, mildly roasted-flavored pretzel nuggets filled with dab of creamy peanut butter; addicting; amazon.com; available nationally at Whole Foods; quinnsnacks.com for store locator

Snyder’s of Hanover Gluten Free Honey Mustard and Onion Pretzel Sticks
Crisp, sturdy sticks dusted with tangy-sweet honey mustard powder; pleasant mild onion aftertaste; amazon.com; snyderslandproducts.com for store locator

Snyder’s of Hanover Gluten Free Hot Buffalo Wing Pretzel Pieces
Spicy, tangy, super crunchy bites dusted with finger-licking orange coating; perfect for hot pepper lovers; amazon.com; snyderslandproducts.com for store locator


SWEET

Glutino Fudge Covered Pretzels
Sweet-salty combo at its best; smooth chocolate fudge meets crisp, salty pretzel twist; think rich and decadent; amazon.com; glutino.com for store locator

Gratify Gluten Free Milk Chocolate Covered Twists
Fudgy, silky melt0-in-your-mouth coating; crisp, sturdy, slightly salty pretzel interior; gratifyfoods.com for store locator

Quinn Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Nuggets
Super-crunchy, pillow-shaped mini nuggets filled with the yin-yang of sweet, creamy cocoa and salty peanut butter; a heavenly treat, non-GMO; amazon.com; quinnsnacks.com for store locator; available nationally at Whole Foods

Snyder’s of Hanover Gluten Free Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Pretzel Pieces
Hard, super-crunchy buttery pretzel pieces with a hint of warm cinnamon; not too sweet. snyderslandproducts.com for store locator

Glutino Yogurt Covered Pretzels
Salty, crunchy pretzel covered with super-sweet, waxy coating, more reminiscent of white chocolate than tangy yogurt; amazon; glutino.com for store locator

REVIEW DATE: September 2019

NOTE: We only recommend products that we truly LOVE, use, and are confident to recommend. Thanks to affiliate partnership opportunities, we sometimes earn a small commission if you make a purchase through a product link on our site at no cost to you. But this has no influence on what we recommend. When we do score a few shekels, know that your purchase helps support our work to bring you trustworthy, unbiased information on an amazing gluten-free food and lifestyle.

]]> https://gffmag.com/the-best-gluten-free-pretzels-to-buy/feed/ 5 Quinn Creamy Peanut Butter Filled Nuggets https://gffmag.com/quinn-creamy-peanut-butter-filled-nuggets/ https://gffmag.com/quinn-creamy-peanut-butter-filled-nuggets/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:18:00 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=224410 Read More]]> PRODUCT REVIEW: An uber-crunchy nugget is filled with just enough of a dab of creamy, salty peanut butter to be reminiscent of peanut butter on toast, or peanut butter crackers. These bite-sized morsels are a deep brown, toasted color and sprinkled generously with coarse salt. Our tasters really enjoyed the contrast in textures between the nugget and the filling. The pretzel itself is hard and crusty and has a deep, whole grain flavor and hint of molasses. The smooth, soft peanut butter does not overpower; this treat still tastes like a pretzel, albeit a deliciously addicting one with a luscious surprise in the middle.

WHERE TO BUY: Thrive Market; available nationally at Whole Foods; quinnsnacks.com for store locator

INGREDIENTS: Tapioca starch, peanut butter (peanuts, sugar, salt), whole grain sorghum flour, brown rice flour, potato starch, organic palm oil*, organic powdered sugar (organic cane sugar, organic tapioca starch), organic cocoa powder, banana flour, peanuts, organic cane sugar, salt, organic apple cider vinegar, xanthan gum, sea salt, baking soda, vitamin E, sunflower lecithin. *denotes certified to protect the rainforest.

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: Yes

CONTAINS STATEMENT: Peanuts; Note: this product is manufactured on equipment that may have traces of wheat. The company states that it follows stringent food safety practices, such as thorough cleaning  and regular testing. Every batch of pretzels manufactured on this line is tested by a third-party laboratory for gluten; they always test less than 10 parts per million/undetected. 

OTHER HELPFUL INFO: Corn- and dairy-free; non-GMO; kosher.

REVIEW DATE: September 2020

NOTE: We only recommend products that we truly LOVE, use, and are confident to recommend. Thanks to affiliate partnership opportunities, we sometimes earn a small commission if you make a purchase through a product link on our site at no cost to you. But this has no influence on what we recommend. When we do score a few shekels, know that your purchase helps support our work to bring you trustworthy, unbiased information on an amazing gluten-free food and lifestyle.

]]> https://gffmag.com/quinn-creamy-peanut-butter-filled-nuggets/feed/ 4 Product Review: Cup4cup Multipurpose Flour https://gffmag.com/%ef%bb%bfproduct-review-cup4cup-multipurpose-flour/ https://gffmag.com/%ef%bb%bfproduct-review-cup4cup-multipurpose-flour/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2021 20:36:00 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=220397 Read More]]> We have a few favorite AP GF flours, and this GMO-free wheat-flour 1:1 substitute is one of them. From the team of famed chef Thomas Keller comes the first multipurpose gluten-free flour that gave us pretty even results when using it in a variety of recipes, including our mini chocolate cakes. We’ve been relying on it, with pleasure, for years, as have many restaurant chefs (get some of their recipes below). The flour mix has a soft texture and neutral flavor that will blend seamlessly in nearly all of your favorite recipes. But with every GF flour mix we’ve tried, it’s not always the optimal choice to use across the board. But still, it’s one of the safest bets. FYI, it contains powdered milk, so it’s not suitable for people avoiding dairy.

WHERE TO BUY: amazon.com

INGREDIENTS: Cornstarch, white rice flour, brown rice flour, milk powder (*rbst-free), tapioca flour, potato starch, xanthan gum

CONTAINS STATEMENT: Milk

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: Yes                        

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION: Kosher, non-GMO

RECIPES USING THIS FLOUR:
Del Posto’s Ultimate Gluten Free Focaccia
Flora Farms’ Smoked Bacon and Tomato Gluten Free Pizza
Melissa Perello’s White Corn Friands with Summer Berries and Cream
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever, Period

REVIEW DATE: March 2019

NOTE: We only recommend products that we truly LOVE, use, and are confident to recommend. Thanks to affiliate partnership opportunities, we sometimes earn a small commission if you make a purchase through a product link on our site at no cost to you. But this has no influence on what we recommend. When we do score a few shekels, know that your purchase helps support our work to bring you trustworthy, unbiased information on an amazing gluten-free food and lifestyle.

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PRICE(ISH): $6.69/2 (9-inch) pie shells

WHERE TO BUY: Whole Foods; whollywholesome.com for store locator

INGREDIENTS:   Brown rice flour, water, organic palm fruit oil*, organic evaporated cane syrup, tapioca starch, potato starch; contains less than 2% of each of the following: sea salt, aluminum free baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, tapioca starch, monocalcium phosphate), guar gum.

CONTAINS STATEMENT: Produced in a gluten-, wheat,- dairy,- nut- & casein-free environment

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: Yes

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION: Dairy-, casein-, peanut-, tree nut-, sesame seed-, soy-, corn-free; vegan; non-GMO; kosher

LINKS TO RECIPES:

REVIEW DATE: October 2017

]]> https://gffmag.com/product-review-wholly-gluten-free-pie-crust/feed/ 7 Product Review: Shrubbly Small Batch Sparkling Shrub https://gffmag.com/product-review-shrubbly-small-batch-sparkling-shrub/ https://gffmag.com/product-review-shrubbly-small-batch-sparkling-shrub/#respond Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:07:00 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=228857 Read More]]> If you’re wondering what a “shrub” is when it’s not part of a bush, here’s the answer: it’s a non-alcoholic fruit-, aromatics-, and vinegar-based syrup. Mix it with bubbly water or booze and you’ve got a tasty drink. And that’s exactly what Shrubbly makes: tasty canned, non-alcoholic shrub-based drinks made with their own custom shrub recipes and sparkling water.

Lightly-sparkling and refreshing, their prebiotic drink is made in small batches from organic ingredients in rural Vermont. It’s available in two flavors (Lemon Ginger & Aronia Berry or Aronia Berry & Pomegranate), and include organic aronia berry, which is a nutrient powerhouse that’s high in antioxidants and immune-boosting properties. Plus there’s organic apple cider vinegar, which provides additional prebiotics and digestive-health benefits.

But, what about the taste? These bubblies are tart and fruity, which may surprise you if you are expecting a plain old flavored seltzer. Once you settle into the lip-puckering tang, the experience is invigorating and thirst-quenching.

When to reach for Shrubbly? Consider it a nice alternative to a cocktail right out of the can, or pour it over ice with some vodka, or other mixers and garnishes to create unique and flavorful cocktails or non-alcoholic cocktails.

WHERE TO BUY: Amazon.com or Shrubbly.com

INGREDIENTS: (for Lemon Ginger flavor) Carbonated Water, Organic Aronia Berry Juice, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Lemon Juice, and Organic Ginger Juice

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: No

CONTAINS STATEMENT: None

OTHER HELPFUL INFO: Certified organic, Non-GMO, vegan/vegetarian (organic honey sweetens the Aronia Berry + Pomegranate flavor), 0-6 g natural sugar, caffeine-free

Reviewed July 2021

NOTE: We only recommend products that we truly LOVE, use, and are confident to recommend. Thanks to affiliate partnership opportunities, we sometimes earn a small commission if you make a purchase through a product link on our site at no cost to you. But this has no influence on what we recommend. When we do score a few shekels, know that your purchase helps support our work to bring you trustworthy, unbiased information on an amazing gluten-free food and lifestyle.

]]> https://gffmag.com/product-review-shrubbly-small-batch-sparkling-shrub/feed/ 0 Product Review: Cocina 54 Empanadas https://gffmag.com/product-review-cocina-54-empanadas/ https://gffmag.com/product-review-cocina-54-empanadas/#respond Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:07:00 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=228860 Read More]]> Empanadas, or flaky-savory and totally delicious Latin hand pies, are usually off-limits because they’re made with wheat flour. But Cocina 54 has put the fantastic snack / mini-meal back in reach for those of us seeking gluten-free goodness.

Their gluten-free empanadas, available in four flavors (Chicken and Peppers, Spicy Beef, Traditional Beef, and Spinach and Cheese), are they’re perfect answers to late-night or after-school hunger pangs. With their thin-crust-pizza-like exteriors and fresh-tasting meat and vegetable fillings, they’re sized for holding in your hand (and eating on the couch, if you’re like us), they’re ready in minutes, and they’re easily heated; transfer one directly from the freezer into a microwave for 90 seconds, then heat it in toaster oven for 4 minutes, and you’ve got delicious Latin-inspired satisfaction.

WHERE TO BUY: store locator or shop online

INGREDIENTS (for Chicken and Peppers variety): Filling (onions, chicken breast with rib meat, eggs, red peppers, green peppers, corn starch, olives, extra virgin olive oil, salt, spices. Crust: corn starch, tapioca starch, dry milk, psyllium husk powder, egg whites, buttermilk solids, gum blend, sea salt, baking powder, sunflower lecithin, water, butter. 

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: Yes

CONTAINS STATEMENT: Milk and eggs

OTHER HELPFUL INFO: Made from antibiotic-free meats

Reviewed July 2021

]]> https://gffmag.com/product-review-cocina-54-empanadas/feed/ 0 Product Review: King Arthur Gluten-Free All-Purpose Baking Mix https://gffmag.com/%ef%bb%bfproduct-review-king-arthur-gluten-free-all-purpose-baking-mix/ https://gffmag.com/%ef%bb%bfproduct-review-king-arthur-gluten-free-all-purpose-baking-mix/#respond Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:46:00 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=220594 Read More]]> This dairy-free mix is one of the better all-purpose gluten-free baking flour options on the market. It works well as an all-purpose flour substitute in biscuits, cookies, and pancakes and for thickening gravies without grittiness or aftertaste.

WHERE TO BUY: amazon.com or kingarthur.com

INGREDIENTS: Whole grain brown rice flour, rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, cellulose, baking powder (baking soda, calcium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), salt, xanthan gum, vitamin and mineral blend [calcium carbonate, niacinamide (vitamin B3), reduced iron, thiamin hydrochloride (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2)]

CONTAINS STATEMENT: None

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: Yes

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION: Non-GMO; kosher

LINKS TO RECIPES:

REVIEW DATE: October 2020

NOTE: We only recommend products that we truly LOVE, use, and are confident to recommend. Thanks to affiliate partnership opportunities, we sometimes earn a small commission if you make a purchase through a product link on our site at no cost to you. But this has no influence on what we recommend. When we do score a few shekels, know that your purchase helps support our work to bring you trustworthy, unbiased information on an amazing gluten-free food and lifestyle.

]]> https://gffmag.com/%ef%bb%bfproduct-review-king-arthur-gluten-free-all-purpose-baking-mix/feed/ 0 Product Review: Goodie Girl Birthday Cake Cookies https://gffmag.com/product-review-goodie-girl-birthday-cake-cookies/ https://gffmag.com/product-review-goodie-girl-birthday-cake-cookies/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2020 22:41:38 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=222481 Read More]]> Our Junior Editor Viva was sold on these gluten free vanilla sandwich cookies just by looking at the box. “Birthday Cake” cookies? Sprinkles? It’s like a party in a box. At the checkout stand, our clerk told us he’s not even GF and doesn’t love cookies, yet he ate 10 in one sitting. So, are they ALL THAT? Let’s break it down.

First, we’ll start with the look: unlike the photo on the box, you won’t see lots of colorful sprinkles in the filling. You may see one or two muted stripes of color. But that’s beside the point. It’s the taste that matters, and these cookies are pretty darned good. The cookie is crisp, but not too dry (which can be the case with GF sandwich cookies), and it’s not overly sweet. The filling is very sweet, however. (A plus for our junior editor but a little less so for my grown up editor-in-chief palate). Still, as the clerk suggested, they are very easy going down, so even though I prefer chocolate sandwich cookies over vanilla, I ate a good handful of them, and quite happily.

WHERE TO BUY: amazon.com

INGREDIENTS: Sugar, vegetable shortening [soybean oil, monoglycerides, tocopherols (antioxidant), ascorbic palmitate (antioxidant), gluten free oat flour, rice flour, cornstarch, rainbow sprinkles (sugar, palm kernel and palm oil, cornstarch, vegetable juice, sunflower lecithin, annatto extract, spiraling extract, turmeric, beta-carotene, paprika oleoresin, maltodextrin, carnauba wax, cellulose gum), tapioca starch, invert syrup, contains 2% or less of: potato starch, soy lecithin, sodium bicorbonate, natural flavor, maltodextrin, gum arabic, xxanthan gum, salt nonfat milk, ammonium bicarbonate

CONTAINS STATEMENT: Milk, Soy.

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: Yes

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION: Kosher dairy. No peanuts. Contain no artificial flavors or ingredients. Produced in a facility that uses tree nuts.

REVIEW DATE: May 2019

NOTE: We only recommend products that we truly LOVE, use, and are confident to recommend. Thanks to affiliate partnership opportunities, we sometimes earn a small commission if you make a purchase through a product link on our site at no cost to you. But this has no influence on what we recommend. When we do score a few shekels, know that your purchase helps support our work to bring you trustworthy, unbiased information on an amazing gluten-free food and lifestyle.

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