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The growing market for gluten-free food

The demand for gluten-free food is growing, which means the supply is also growing. In the past ‘gluten-free’ often meant a lack of flavour and quality, but now the market for gluten-free products has become a fully-fledged segment. This article tells more about the growing gluten-free food market.

The recognition of gluten intolerance

The recognition of various forms of gluten hypersensitivity is increasing. This is because both the market and scientists are making more efforts-to ascertain just how widespread gluten intolerance is. The increasing interest in this problem has led to a continuous rise in the popularity of gluten-free food and to the availability of an expanding range of gluten-free options in supermarkets and restaurants.

What are the changes in the market

In the past gluten-free meant compromise in terms of taste, quality and choice. Nowadays the choice is becoming both wider and wider and far more enjoyable. In many supermarkets the gluten-free product offering has not only moved from a small corner somewhere at the back but has become far more diverse. Gluten-free bread is available in the bakery department, but now the supermarket shelves also display gluten-free breakfast products, snacks, pizzas, pastas and even beer.

International Coeliac Day

To generate awareness of gluten intolerance 16 May has been designated International Coeliac Day. Coeliac disease is an auto-immune disease in its own right. Although the signs and symptoms associated with gluten allergy, gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity and coeliac disease are similar, whereas someone who has a gluten intolerance or gluten sensitivity cannot tolerate gluten well, someone with coeliac disease cannot tolerate any gluten at all. In all cases the ‘culprit’ is the allergen gluten. Gluten is found in most grains, including wheat, rye and barley, and is therefore present in bread (products), biscuits, cakes, pastries and pastas.

Gluten-free

Although finding out whether a product contains allergenic ingredients can sometimes be difficult, the presence of gluten is often stated correctly on product labels. But wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to examine the product label? That is the case with Dutch Spices’ products because all Dutch Spices’ products are gluten-free. This means Dutch Spices’ products are safe for all consumers with a gluten allergy, gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity or coeliac disease and can be used safely in consumer products. This applies as long as no gluten is present in and processed from the basis product.

Dutch Spices

Dutch Spices’ products are not just gluten-free, they are also free of every one of the 14 legally designated allergens. This means Dutch Spices’ products are also lactose-free and vegan and halal certificated, which is how Dutch Spices makes it possible for everyone to enjoy flavoursome food. At Dutch Spices we call this ‘Freedom of taste’. Are you curious about allergen warnings on product labels and what you should take into account? You can read about that here.

Dutch Spices’ wide and versatile range of seasonings includes basis herb and spice mixes, marinades, sauces and dressings. Our products can be found on the shelves of butchers, fishmongers and greengrocers, and also in food processing companies that use our seasonings in products that are then sold in supermarkets. In a nutshell, Dutch Spices offers a rich range that fits in many different dietary patterns.

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