Why Glut X?

If you’re coeliac, you should follow a strict gluten free diet as advised by your doctor. While it was once thought to be a problem only for those with coeliac disease, gluten has also been linked to non-coeliac gluten intolerance, which afflicts many more people. Many irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sufferers also find that a gluten free diet relieves their symptoms.

Sourdough is made with the naturally occurring yeast and bacteria found in flour. When combined with water, enzymes naturally present in the flour break down its starch. Yeast and bacteria feed on the resulting sugars - this is the fermentation process and it makes your bread delicious! 

Many of the simple sugars from the grain are eaten up, so sourdough bread is better for your blood sugar levels compared with other breads. It's actually a low GI food, despite the carbohydrate content. It's simple, natural, real bread, and we love it. Not only does it taste great, it's also kinder on our tummies! 

Sourdoughs can be made from many different grains, and the most commonly available are made from grains that contain gluten. The sourdough process does not eliminate this gluten, although most people can digest sourdough more easily than commercial bread. This is partly because sourdough is kinder on the gut, but also because the commercial bread-making process adds more gluten and enzymes to speed up the process.

Well, this may be doubly beneficial because the gluten is not present (for those that have an intolerance/allergy), and sourdough itself is more easily digestible. However, getting gluten-free sourdough right isn’t the easiest task. Most people don’t want to spend a couple of days making a loaf of bread or constantly care for a live sourdough culture. Our freshly baked range and easy baking mixes make it much simpler to enjoy gluten-free sourdough at home.

Besides being 100% gluten-free and made with sourdough starters, our delicious bread and mixes contain some amazing ingredients. These superfoods and ancient grains are easier to digest and each have their own health benefits.