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| Product:
Pastato Mini Shells and Mac & Cheese |
 Pastariso
Mini Shells
A product of Rice Innovations, Inc.
8175
Winston Churchill Blvd.
Norval, Ontario
Canada LOP 1KO
www.riceinnovations.com
These
products are a gluten-free version of Kraft’s Macaroni and
Cheese in the box. The products are made from rice and potatoes.
They are Kosher, wheat free, gluten free and have diabetic exchange
information on the box. The manufacturing facility is completely
gluten-free and free of cross-contamination. The products are
free of eggs and do not contain preservatives.
Pastato
Mini Shells & Yellow Cheddar
Pastato
Mac & Cheese
Ingredients:
Potato
flour, rice flour, cheddar cheese, milk, bacterial culture, salt
microbial enzymes salt, disodium phosphate, xanthan gum, annato,
citric acid.
Pastariso
Mini Shells & Yellow Cheddar
Pastariso
Mini Shells & White Cheddar
Ingredients:
Rice,
rice bran, cheddar cheese, milk, bacterial cultures, salt, microbial
enzymes, salt disodium phosphate, xanthan gum, annato, citric
acid.
| Scores
(1-5, 5 being the best) |
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Taste:
(3)
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These pastas are similar to the Kraft variety, but not a cheesy. |
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Texture/Appearance:
(4)
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The texture is very like the gluten
variety. The pasta holds its shape when cooked. |
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Storage:
(5)
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These products keep very well in a pantry uncooked. |
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Availability:
(3)
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These products are available through Rice
Innovations web site. We found the product at our local grocery
store in the natural food section. |
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Overall
Score: (3)
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This was a tough product to judge
because it is not a product we ate before becoming gluten-free.
These type of products are however very popular with children
(why no one knows) and they are a welcome quick meal for Mom’s
of Celiac or gluten intolerant children.
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- Glutenfreeda
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