Gluten free cereals

littleminx_2

Hi all,


Can anyone tell me if there are any supermarket own brands that are approved by Coeliac UK. I have been eating Whole Earth organic corn flakes but they are very bland. I used to love honey nut corn flakes, but Kellogg's, sadly, are no longer gluten free.




Thanks

shirleytch

I am sorry I can't help you but would be interested in any replies. My daughter has just been diagnosed as suffering from Coeliac disease so we are changing everything over in the household.

Thanks
Shirley

Gemguin

These cereals are found in the normal cereal section of UK supermarkets and although include ‘Barley Malt Extract’ in their ingredients, they contain a low enough level of gluten that they keep within the Codex standard of what they consider to be a safe amount for those of us with coeliac disease to consume. Barley is still listed in the ingredients but they are thought to be suitable for people following a gluten free diet. This information comes from Coeliac UK and it is their opinion that if you travel to the UK and require your cereal to be gluten free then you can eat these varieties.

There is certainly a debate between coeliacs in the UK on whether or not these cereals which contain ‘barley malt extract’ are safe for coeliacs or not. Some coeliacs eat them and feel fine whilst other don’t because either they are freaked out at the thought of a product which includes barley or they have tried them and gotten sick in the past.

ASDA: Choco Snaps, Cornflakes, Frosted Flakes, Honey Nut Corn Flakes and Rice Snaps.

SAINSBURYS: Choco Snaps, Cornflakes, Frosted Flakes, Honey Nut Corn Flakes and Rice Pops.

SOMERFIELD: Choco Rice, Cornflakes, Crisp Rice, Frosted Flakes and Honeynut Cornflakes

TESCO: Rice Snaps, Choco Snaps, Cornflakes, Honey Nut Corn Flakes

MORRISONS are also included in this category but they have changed their product names a few times so I need to double check which of their cereals are still considered safe for coeliacs under the new legislation.


Whilst these cereals continue to include barley malt extract as an ingredient (I’m not sure why they can’t get rid of it!) they are still considered safe for Coeliacs under the new labelling legislation passed at the beginning of 2012. If you’re in the UK and looking for safe products, including cereals, your best bet is to check out the Coeliac UK Food and Drink Directory for the most up-to-date information and listings of safe, gluten free products.

Oh and WAITROSE are pretty good too

Gemguin

littleminx wrote: »

Hi all,


Can anyone tell me if there are any supermarket own brands that are approved by Coeliac UK. I have been eating Whole Earth organic corn flakes but they are very bland. I used to love honey nut corn flakes, but Kellogg's, sadly, are no longer gluten free.




Thanks

There are some fantastic Supermarket own gluten free alternative to crunchy nut cornflakes which I have listed below.
Asda – Honey Nut Corn Flakes 500g
Co-op – Honey Nut Corn Flakes 500g
Morrisons - Honey Nut Corn Flakes 500g & 750g
Sainsburys – Honey nut Corn Flakes 500g & 750g
Tesco - Honey nut Corn Flakes 500g & 750g
Waitrose – Honey Nut Corn Flakes 500g

haycorns

I like the doves farm cereal flakes - they are expensive at £250 a box bt don't go soggy like cornflakes.

Edwardia

OH has the Nice n Nobbly granola from Ocado and Whole Earth organic corn flakes.

VfM4meplse

haycorns wrote: »

I like the doves farm cereal flakes - they are expensive at £250 a box bt don't go soggy like cornflakes.

You don't say! :eek:

Right up there with the $250 Nieman Marcus cookie recipe :rotfl:

nackjack

I've just been advised to cut gluten out and been finding making my own muffins for breakfast gets around the fact that nothing at the moment tastes like it used to do. So, changing habits completely seems to be better for me. Just bought Elana's Pantry book which has some great gluten free, dairy free, grain free and tasty recipes for granola and apricot muffins.

littleminx_2

Hi all, many thanks for all your replies.
Gemguin, that's great thanks for the list of Honey nut flakes, I looked in Aldi last night and they sell them also, allergy advise doesn't mention they are NOT gluten free, would need to do more research lol, Be great if they are as we have started shopping here every week!.




Many thanks again all : )