WBC Bircher muesli has released a new gluten-free museli, designed as a nutritionally-optimised breakfast option for coeliac sufferers and those who prefer a gluten-free taste. The museli uses uncooked rolled rice in place of oats, with added almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds and pepitas (roasted Mexican-style pumpkin seeds), as well as cranberries, coconuts and sultanas for a sweet twist. In addition to being gluten-free, the muesli is high in fibre, protein and omega fatty acids. WBC is available... ...Read more »

Australia’s largest free-range chicken producer Lilydale has launched its first processed meat products, with their new premium gluten-free sausage range. The gourmet sausages are available in two varieties, Traditional Chicken and Basil & Sweet Chilli Chicken, retailing at $6.99 for a tray of eight sausages (375 grams), and will be available from Coles (excluding WA), independent supermarkets, Harris Farm Markets and Thomas Dux Grocers. “We think Australians will love our free range... ...Read more »

Food Standards Australian New Zealand has issued a recall of Vitality Bakehouse brand 210g gluten-free cookies, in Chocolate Mint and Vanilla Honey cookies, due to the detection of gluten in the product. The recall applies to all best-before dates for the product, across Victoria, NSW, the ACT, Queensland and Tasmania. Any consumers who have a gluten allergy or intolerance should not consume the product. According to FSANZ, the gluten in the cookies was detected during ‘laboratory testing’,... ...Read more »

Since 1974, in the U.S., the incidence of the disorder has doubled every 15 years. Researchers at the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research recently found that the number of people carrying markers for celiac disease increased steadily, going from 1 in 501 people in 1974, to 1 in 219 in 1989. In 2003, the Celiac Research Center placed the number of people with the disease at 1 in 133. Celiac disease is triggered by consuming gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Classic symptoms... ...Read more »

Products made from coconuts are currently experiencing a surge in popularity, with many claiming to have health benefits.  The latest coconut product to hit the Australian market is CO YOTM yoghurt made from coconut milk.   It is Australasia’s only yoghurt made from coconut milk, and is only the second company in the world to make a yoghurt from coconut milk.  CO YOTM Yoghurt has its own unique flavour, and is available in natural, or real fruit flavours such as honey and mango (pictured), or... ...Read more »

Table of Plenty’s delicious dukkah range is just the thing to spice up your menu and impress your dinner guests – offering a taste of the exotic with the greatest of ease. Kate Weiss, founder of Table of Plenty, discovered dukkah whilst living in the Middle East and decided to begin producing her own version of the popular spice blend locally in Australia. “I have always been passionate about food and am fortunate to have travelled extensively – experiencing other cultures,... ...Read more »

The worldwide market for gluten-free products is set to grow by US$1.2 billion over the next five years, to a total worth of over US$4.3 billion, according to predictions by consumer analyst group Datamonitor. Research suggests that the Australian gluten-free market will be grow to a total of US$98.6 million – one of the highest rates in the Asia-Pacific region, second only to Korea. “There is a wider audience for a gluten-free diet, greatly outnumbering those suffering from coeliac disease.... ...Read more »

Researchers at Ireland’s Teagasc Food Research, a subsidiary of Ireland’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority, have successfully used ‘pseudocereals’ such as amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat to replace wheat in bread formulations. According to Teagasc, many gluten-free breads have a crumbly, brittle texture, which can be perceived by consumers as less palatable. Gluten-free foods can also suffer from inferior nutritional quality, including lower levels of B vitamins,... ...Read more »

Ask any coeliac or other gluten intolerant person what the most frustrating thing about their diet is & they’ll say “it’s BORING!”, so Australia’s Naturally Good Products have gone back to the kitchen to develop some delicious ways to use their new Bakehouse Cookies to create 3 delicious desserts. “BAKEHOUSE COCONUT CRUNCH CHEESECAKE” “BAKEHOUSE CHOC CRUNCH TIRAMISU” & “BAKEHOUSE APPLE BERRY GINGER GEM CRUMBLE” Made with real... ...Read more »

The Irresistible Gluten Free Show is a food expo that features food, goods and educational seminars to those interested in gluten free lifestyles, wheat free diets, general good health, for those with coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and other food intolerances. The target is the general public, food industry, health professionals, and all foodies. Date: 15 May – 16 May 2010 Location: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Date: 2 October – 3 October 2010 Location:... ...Read more »