Tag: gluten-free

Are Funyuns Gluten Free: Unraveling the Celiac Mystery

Ricardo Davis

– Funyuns are onion-flavored rings
– Funyuns are labeled as gluten-free by Frito Lay
– There is a risk of cross-contamination with gluten products
– Frito Lay claims to clean the lines between runs
– Individuals with Celiac disease or high sensitivity to gluten may still have a reaction to Funyuns
– Reading the ingredient and nutrition label carefully is advised
– Seek guidance on understanding these labels if needed
– Funyuns do not contain gluten ingredients according to Frito Lay’s website
– Funyuns are manufactured on the same lines as gluten products
– Cross-contamination may occur
– Individuals with Celiac or high sensitivity to gluten may still have a reaction to Funyuns
– Read the ingredient and nutrition labels carefully for more information
– Check out a guide for help in understanding what to look for on those labels

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Cornmeal Pizza Crust: A Delicious GlutenFree Alternative

Ricardo Davis

– The article provides a recipe for making a cornmeal pizza crust.
– Cornmeal in the pizza crust gives it the feel of eating a taco or enchilada on a fresh corn tortilla.
– The recipe allows for various Mexican-inspired toppings to be added to the pizza, such as shredded chicken, taco meat, fajita steak, pork carnitas, cheese, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, black or pinto beans, and black olives.
– The crust recipe requires cornmeal, sugar, active dry yeast, water, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, paprika, and salt.
– The dough needs to be mixed, kneaded, and left to rest before rolling it into a 12-inch diameter circle.
– The article does not provide any specific statistics or figures.
– The crust is brushed with butter and baked at 450F for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden. The pizza is then topped and baked for an additional 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
– There is also a recipe for a Mexican Spiced Pizza Sauce that includes tomato paste, water, paprika, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt. The sauce should stand for at least 5 minutes before using. The article states that the sauce has a bit of a kick and suggests omitting the cayenne if a milder flavor is preferred.
– The author, Sarah, is one of the founders of Curious Cuisiniere and has a passion for cultural cuisines. She has experience in professional kitchens and enjoys creating easy-to-make recipes inspired by her travels.

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Tamari Substitute: Exploring Flavorful and Healthier Alternatives

Ricardo Davis

– Tamari is a Japanese type of soy sauce that contains little to no wheat
– Tamari is a gluten-free substitute for soy sauce
– Tamari has a richer, more savory flavor compared to soy sauce
– The best tamari substitutes are soy sauce, coconut aminos, liquid aminos, and fish sauce
– Coconut aminos can be used as a 1:1 substitute for tamari, but may require more for desired taste due to its lower saltiness
– Liquid aminos, which contains soy, can be used as a substitute for tamari
– Fish sauce can be used as a tamari substitute, but it is much stronger and should be used in lesser amounts
– Salt can be used as a simple substitute for tamari, providing a cleaner flavor
– Miso paste can be used as a substitute for tamari and should be mixed with water before using
– Anchovies can add savory saltiness and depth of flavor to dishes.

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Discover the versatile and healthy substitute for cornmeal

Ricardo Davis

The article provides suggestions for cornmeal substitutes in recipes. The alternatives mentioned are corn flour, grits, almond flour, coconut flour, wheat flour, rice flour, oats, breadcrumbs, flaxseed, nuts, tortilla chips, and cereal. Corn flour has a finer texture, grits are coarsely ground, almond flour adds a nutty flavor, coconut flour lightens the texture and adds fiber, wheat flour is finely ground and can be used to thicken baked goods, rice flour is another alternative, and oats are a healthy alternative that contains calcium and keeps you fuller longer. Flaxseed is often used for weight loss and has 37 calories and 2 carbs per tablespoon. Nuts can be ground up as an alternative but may require additional sugar for sweetness. Tortilla chips, if ground up, can also serve as a substitute but may add extra salt. Cereal with high flour content is recommended due to lower sugar content. Polenta is mentioned as a great substitute with a finer texture and added sweetness. These alternatives can be used in baking or as ingredients in dishes for a different taste or health benefits.

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Are Milky Ways GlutenFree? A Comprehensive Guide

Ricardo Davis

– The original Milky Way candy bar is not gluten-free as it contains malted barley.
– Milky Way Caramel and Milky Way Dark flavors are gluten-free, but cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
– Safe gluten-free candy bar options include Butterfinger, Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Bar, Enjoy Life Ricemilk Chocolate Bar, Enjoy Life Ricemilk Crunch, Snickers Bars, 3 Musketeers, Dove Chocolate products (excluding certain varieties), Almond Joy (excluding Almond Joy Pieces candy), and Heath Bars.
– The following Hershey’s products are gluten-free: milk chocolate kisses, milk chocolate bars (only the 1.55oz size), Milk Duds, Mounds and Almond Joy candy bars, Payday, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (except seasonal-shaped items), Rolo Caramels in Milk Chocolate Candies (except Rolo Minis), and York Peppermint Patties (except York Pieces Candy, Sugar-Free Peppermint Patties, York Minis, and York Shapes 5 oz.).
– Sour Patch Kids are also mentioned as a separate gluten-free candy option.

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