Gluten Free Expo Product Reviews
By Casey Knoll
The Gluten Free Expo, Canada's largest gluten-free event, came to Calgary on March 29 and 30. Giselle and I ventured down to the University of Calgary's Olympic Oval on March 30. To say the least, I acted like a kid in a candy store. There was complete sensory overload of gluten-free goodness.
I picked up lots of interesting products which I'm currently making my way through. Here's what I've chomped through so far:
Instant Gluten-free Soybean Noodle Soup
Explore Asian Authentic Cuisine
I'd never heard of Explore Asian Authentic Cuisine (which is what makes expos great -- you learn new things). I was immediately drawn to this new brand by their offerings of bean pasta -- especially since pasta is my weakness.
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Although I was short on cash, I had $2 in my wallet, which allowed me to purchase one of their instant Soybean Noodle Soup bowls.
As soon as I got home, I cracked it open to give it a try.
Besides being gluten-free, I loved the simplicity of this product. Just boil up hot water, pour it in the bowl, let it set for 3-4 minutes, and voilà -- your meal is ready.
Also, I liked that salt was provided in a separate sachet, which allowed you allowed you to control the amount of sodium.
I was slightly disappointed that there wasn't more veggies in the flavoring sachets, and that the noodles were a bit tough. If I picked up this product again, i'd let the noodles set for a minute or two longer, and dig out some frozen peas/corn in my freezer and add them to the mix.
Quinoa Granola - Spiced Pumpkin Flavour
Lotus Fine Foods
I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but have enjoyed this Quinoa Granola by Lotus Fine Foods. So far, I've tried it out in yogurt, and found it made for a light "zippy" snack.
Giselle and I met Lotus Ellis, owner of Lotus Fine Foods, at the Expo -- she started her business because it was difficult to find gluten-free products for her daughter. I love hearing these types of stories -- it's very inspiring!
Next Product to review:
Brown Sugar and Flax Oatmeal Cup
Glutenfreeda
I'm excited to try this out...oatmeal is one of my favourite "comfort foods." And...the brown sugar doesn't hurt either.
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