Coeliac food recommendations

Diamond Doll

Have you ever tried yogurt bread? Put a large tub of natural yogurt into a mixing bowl, then use the yogurt carton to measure out two tubs of gluten-free oats. Mix together with a teaspoon of bread soda and a little salt. Put into a silicone loaf tin, and into the oven for maybe 45 minutes. It's surprisingly tasty, turns out kind of like brown soda bread. And so fast and easy to make. You can also use different veggies/seeds/nuts/whatever to vary it a bit.

g0g

Gas, the two suggestions I'd make have been added already!

AMKC wrote: »

If you want a nice gluten free bread you should try the DS Wholesome bread. It is really nice.

Firstly, this one is by far my favourite! The seeded one is great as a toasted sambo. Also the Lidl rolls are pretty good, although I realise you did say bread not rolls.

Diamond Doll wrote: »

Have you ever tried yogurt bread? Put a large tub of natural yogurt into a mixing bowl, then use the yogurt carton to measure out two tubs of gluten-free oats. Mix together with a teaspoon of bread soda and a little salt. Put into a silicone loaf tin, and into the oven for maybe 45 minutes. It's surprisingly tasty, turns out kind of like brown soda bread. And so fast and easy to make. You can also use different veggies/seeds/nuts/whatever to vary it a bit.

We just discovered this last week. Absolutely AMAZING and supposedly (my wife says!:)) very easy to make. We added pumpkin and sunflower seeds to our second loaf and it was great!

Jjjjjjjbarry

I'll have to try that yogurt bread! It sounds doable!

Tiriel

michael999999 wrote: »

I found the aldi bread the nicest of all of them!

Me too but I still wouldn't eat it without toasting it!

Jjjjjjjbarry

Tiriel wrote: »

Me too but I still wouldn't eat it without toasting it!

Yeah, It's lovely toasted but just not nice at all for sandwiches for work!

It'd be great to get proper big loafs of fresh gluten free bread. For example I was in a Supervalu recently and they had a big fresh bread section with corn bread loafs. I asked and was told that they couldn't gurantee it was gluten free because flour gets everywhere in the area they make the bread.

It looked lovely

Also - why are gluten free bread slices always miniature?!

pwurple

g0g wrote: »

We just discovered this last week. Absolutely AMAZING and supposedly (my wife says!:)) very easy to make. We added pumpkin and sunflower seeds to our second loaf and it was great!

I had some of this last week... made by an aunt who generally choses GF and was raving about this recipe for homemade GF "bread". It was the texture and flavour of a concrete block. Would not recommend.

g0g

pwurple wrote: »

I had some of this last week... made by an aunt who generally choses GF and was raving about this recipe for homemade GF "bread". It was the texture and flavour of a concrete block. Would not recommend.

"Our" first attempt wasn't as good as we (she!) didn't use GF Bread Soda to help it, but the second loaf was incredible! Lovely and crispy out of the oven, soft on the inside. Fantastic fresh and after a couple of days it's great toasted too. Miles better than most shop GF breads.

Incidentally I just ordered from Tasty Parlour for the first time this week so will write back on here if worth recommending!

Jjjjjjjbarry

g0g wrote: »

Incidentally I just ordered from Tasty Parlour for the first time this week so will write back on here if worth recommending!

Bingo!!! This is what I was looking for. :D

Jjjjjjjbarry

AMKC wrote: »

If you want a nice gluten free bread you should try the DS Wholesome bread. It is really nice.

Thanks for this! It is really nice! The softest gluten free bread I've had.

El_Dangeroso

Dunno if ye guys would be interested in this, but a new gadget has come to market that allows portable gluten testing:

http://nimasensor.com/?utm_content=buffer95377&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Teacher23

Cactus Jacks restaurant in the Millenium Walkway have a surprising amount of gluten free dishes in the menu. For those of you who are looking for a protein hit, there are also many quest bars and oh yeah bars that are gluten free (and low in sugar if you're sensitive to sugar too, like me ☺️) Great thread 😃

alex.middleton

Not sure if this has already been suggested but try the paleo duets the principles follow a guideline that should be perfect for you.

AMKC

Jjjjjjjbarry wrote: »

Thanks for this! It is really nice! The softest gluten free bread I've had.

Your welcome. It is really nice and love having melted cheese on it or crisps. I do think the packaging could be better do it should be resealable.

RacoonQueen

New Aldi pizza is OK! €2.50 so great value compared to other frozen GF offerings. I prefer thin and crispy, so this base a bit doughy for me.

g0g

RacoonQueen wrote: »

New Aldi pizza is OK! €2.50 so great value compared to other frozen GF offerings. I prefer thin and crispy, so this base a bit doughy for me.

Look forward to trying it, although I can highly recommend people avoid the Lidl one which is rank!

RacoonQueen

g0g wrote: »

Look forward to trying it, although I can highly recommend people avoid the Lidl one which is rank!

Lidl have one?! Have searched Lidl pizzas and never seen one.

RentDayBlues

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Lidl have one?! Have searched Lidl pizzas and never seen one.

Me too! Was surprised to see this

g0g

Yeah they only started stocking them in the past couple of weeks. Very plain boxes, one yellow and one red. Pepperoni or margherita are your options. They're to be avoided anyway!!!

RacoonQueen

g0g wrote: »

Yeah they only started stocking them in the past couple of weeks. Very plain boxes, one yellow and one red. Pepperoni or margherita are your options. They're to be avoided anyway!!!

Same as Aldi ones, wonder if it's same stockist. I really like the goodfellas ones, never tried schar range.

CB1992

You should download the Pointy app, it helps you find products locally. They have loads of really good gluten free foods!

irelandspurs

Our 8yr old daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and now coeliac. Anyone else here with both as I was looking at some Gluten free food in Aldi and a lot seems high in sugar, is this the case with most?

RentDayBlues

irelandspurs wrote: »

Our 8yr old daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and now coeliac. Anyone else here with both as I was looking at some Gluten free food in Aldi and a lot seems high in sugar, is this the case with most?

Sadly yes, most producers seem to replace gluten with sugar! Even in items such as bread. I can't offer advice in terms of the diabetes but I do cook and bake most of our food to ensure its gf

Jjjjjjjbarry

I like the Lidl gluten free pizza. I hate the goodfellas one. Just to throw another opinion out there! Have spotted the new Aldi Carlos one but haven't tried it yet. Dunnes do a really nice one too.

whatthefurry

I use Jamie Oliver's pizza dough recipe- sorry I can't post an attachment but google Jamie and his basic pizza dough recipe

But substitute Odlums bread flour for both the flours in that recipe, also it makes a huge amount so I usually halve the recipe and that is enough for three large adult pizzas.

I make my own simple tomato sauce which i have been making for years about once a week anyway for pastas, other dishes which is always in the fridge- doubt anyone needs a recipe but basically sweat an onion, add minced garlic, add two cans chopped tomatoes ( or passata, whatever is in the cupboard), some basil, I like oregano too, about one large table spoon balsamic vinegar, and cook for maybe 20 mins, then whizz up with hand blender and into a kilner jar for when required. Btw, if you like your sauce sweeter, add sugar to taste, I try to avoid but then I like it more tart anyway.

I usually make the tomato sauce earlier in the week, it literally takes five minutes to throw stuff into the saucepan. Then for a Sunday treat, pizzas and whatever topping you like. I like veggie toppings but we also have a meat lover in the house and a tuna fiend, so end up with one margarita with lots of sliced mushrooms and peppers ( I use grated mozzerella cheese from Aldi), one with salami and whatever meat is in the fridge and one with tuna/creme fraiche/chives.

goat2

Diamond Doll wrote: »

Have you ever tried yogurt bread? Put a large tub of natural yogurt into a mixing bowl, then use the yogurt carton to measure out two tubs of gluten-free oats. Mix together with a teaspoon of bread soda and a little salt. Put into a silicone loaf tin, and into the oven for maybe 45 minutes. It's surprisingly tasty, turns out kind of like brown soda bread. And so fast and easy to make. You can also use different veggies/seeds/nuts/whatever to vary it a bit.

must try that, sounds lovely

goat2

fermoycailin wrote: »

Recipes from coeliac society:

http://www.coeliac.ie/gf_living/recipes

Kelkin have a lot of products: www.kelkin.ie
Clonakilty have gluten free sausages (and GF pastry on coeliac site = sausage roll).

great

RentDayBlues

Just tried the supervalu gf pepperoni pizza, as frozen pizzas go it was really good! It's a soft base but very tasty

RacoonQueen

RentDayBlues wrote: »

Just tried the supervalu gf pepperoni pizza, as frozen pizzas go it was really good! It's a soft base but very tasty

Lidl have a new one also that is the same brand as some of their other 'normal' pizzas. It was alright...I may have overcooked it though

the GF goodfellas one is great.
I wasn't mad on the lidl one. HOWEVER their pancakes are unreal

Jrop

Bluewolf seconded on the Lidl pancakes, they are delicious. Lidl's caramel squares are really moreish. I don't buy them anymore cos I'd finish the packet in one go .

patmac

bluewolf wrote: »

the GF goodfellas one is great.
I wasn't mad on the lidl one. HOWEVER their pancakes are unreal

I don't like the Goodfellas one, prefer the Lidl one meself.

RacoonQueen

Anyone tried these ones? The musclefood one is in my local centra and I've been tempted by it many times...but, the price...
http://www.dublinlive.ie/whats-on/food-drink-news/musclefood-high-protein-pizzas-ultimate-11174411

Don't think I've seen this anywhere
http://marcos.ie/

Jrop

RacoonQueen I have seen Marcos in Supervalu.

whiz

Hi Guys, is there any Glutten Free app that can scan products in Ireland to show you if they are Glutten free ?

Any response appreciated

Trent Houseboat

whiz wrote: »

Hi Guys, is there any Glutten Free app that can scan products in Ireland to show you if they are Glutten free ?

Any response appreciated

Hi whiz, I know the coeliac society of Ireland used to publish a book every year listing certified gluten free foods. I wouldn't be surprised if they have an app by now. Maybe try their site or send them an email.
As far as I recall you had to buy it at the time, but there was no labelling for gf back then so it was worth it.

wayne040576

Take a look at this link. You might find something useful.

https://www.glutenfreeliving.com/gluten-free-foods/shopping-gluten-free/top-10-gluten-free-apps/

I reckon the maintenance of apps like like this would be a nightmare for the developers i.e. you'd have to make sure the data was always up to date.

As the previous poster said the Coeliac society publishes a book which gets updated over time. But I think even that is not always up to date.

g0g

The request for an Irish app is an ongoing saga - see here for latest update from the society. (not happening anytime soon!)

Yes as other posters have said we do still have the option of a yearly book, but it's not handy to find things in it quickly.

The UK society do actually have an app. You can join them and use that here, but I'm guessing it won't have Irish Supermarket own-brand stuff (plus some Irish brands), plus I'm sure there'll be the odd exception that might be manufactured in a different environment in Ireland or something like that.

Jellybaby1

Main problem for the Coeliac Society I believe is the membership is small compared to the membership of the UK society and as we all know the UK is a much better place financially for medical services. We just don't have the numbers here to pay for it and the Irish Government have little interest in assisting Coeliac sufferers.

dibkins

The CSI have this years book out this week or next i think.
I agree with their assessment of an app, something like that is a whole lot more work than just throwing a simple app together, and having it give advice in the treatment of a medical condition opens you up to a whole lot of extra work and upkeep. A digital copy of their database would be really handy though.

Jellybaby1

The book is pretty good but no way can it be up to date at all times. It boils down to Coeliacs being knowledgeable about gluten and its many hiding places and also being extra vigilant at all times. That can be a pain but we get used to that unfortunately, we have to.

Holistic Centre Galway

Hi

I make porridge bread and find that it does not cause any issues for coeliacs. I also add some fruit to the mix to spice it up.

whiz

Hi Guys, do Kelloggs sell any gluten free cereals in Ireland ? Any response appreciated.

Also I see do some people eat ordinary cornflakes ? .i.e. I see on some corn flakes products are made up of 96% corn and 4% barley extract

Jrop

No whiz but you buy Go Free GF Cornflakes by Nestle

Tiriel

I buy the aldi GF Cornflakes and sometimes the rice crispies.. they're good!

0lddog

Aldi web publish a list of their gluten free products

The present one is at

https://cdn.aldi-digital.co.uk/dEII9D$ktt@Rfc22ZwQZkuL2F0I.pdf

As it changes with time it is as well to check for updates every so often. Also, read the ingredients & labeling before buying as a cross check.

Has anyone found a similar list from Lidl ?

I've seen one for their Iberian stores but so far not for Ireland / UK

whiz

That's a really good list from Aldi, do any other supermarkets do a similar list ? e.g. Marks and Spencer's, Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Lidl, Supervalue etc

Any responses appreciated

Tiriel

0lddog wrote: »

As it changes with time it is as well to check for updates every so often. Also, read the ingredients & labeling before buying as a cross check.

Has anyone found a similar list from Lidl ?

I've seen one for their Iberian stores but so far not for Ireland / UK

Definitely do this.

patmac

The Aldi Zilch bread is quite nice. I managed to obtain a loaf of bread made by a company called Honest in SuperValu in Athlone possibly the nicest bread I have tasted. They are based in Roscommon so should be available in that area.

whiz

Tesco Own Brand Food Products with
No Gluten Containing:

https://realfood.tesco.com/media/docs/No-Gluten-Containing-Ingredients-March-2017-683c96fe-65f7-42a6-a375-32927f623da3-0.pdf

If anybody see a list for Lidl, Dunnes, Supervalue...can u throw it up

irlirishkev

whiz wrote:

Tesco Own Brand Food Products with No Gluten Containing:

Not the same as gluten free, just be aware of that.
M&S have a similar extensive list. Again however, not strictly GF by definition, so up to you.