The availability of gluten free products has increased significantly in recent years, it is apparent the demand for gluten free food is on the rise.
Gluten is a substance which can be found in wheat, barley, oats and rye. Some people have severe intolerances to products made with wheat flour, found in common foods such as pasta, bread, cakes and biscuits.
Gluten can cause serious health problems for those suffering from Coeliac disease, an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that occurs in those carrying the gene that predisposes them to it.
However, a growing number of people that may not be intolerant to wheat products, are choosing to eat gluten free food as they believe following a wheat or gluten free diet would be a healthier option for them.
The selection of wheat and gluten free food products in our supermarkets have increased recently, with popular brands such as
Woolworth's Macro Wholefoods and
Coles own brand gluten free products stocked on the shelves of our local stores.
Their major competitor,
Aldi, launched their own selection of gluten free products this year, going by the brand name 'Has No'. Aldi's Has No range is quite substantial, ranging from gluten free flour, cereal, biscuits, crackers, pasta, gravy mixes, cake and pancake mixes, noodles, rice crumbs and muesli bars. Prices tend to be a fair bit cheaper than their competitors too.
Aldi Has No Gluten Free Cereal
It has been known that some gluten free food products have a tendency to taste rather ordinary, and so the question remains, does Aldi's Has no range taste good?
Whilst our household is not intolerant to wheat or gluten, we occasionally choose gluten free products to vary our diet with food made with a grain alternative to wheat. As such, we've tried and tested a few of Aldi's Has No range. So far, our choices have been successful.
To start with, Has No gluten free fruity rings cereal. Whilst we find them too sweet for breakfast, these little puffy rings are a big hit with our son.
Aldi Has No Gluten Free Fruity Rings
We've had no issues with Has No gluten free boxed flour, used regularly for baking cakes and pikelets.
Aldi Has No Gluten Free Flour
Aldi's Has No gluten free mini cheese crackers hit the spot for a light snack, now a weekly purchase for our pantry.
Aldi Has No Gluten Free Mini Crackers
However, the biggest success so far, would be Aldi's Has No gluten free pasta shells. So far, we've found no other gluten free pasta to compare, other brands usually cook through into a sticky or mushy mess. Aldi's Has No pasta cooks beautifully, resulting in the texture you'd expect a pasta to be; still slightly firm and mixing well with sauces.
Aldi Has No Gluten Free Pasta
Aldi is a regular grocery shop stop for us, we'll definitely be testing out more Has No products.