This is a very exciting time for those of us with gluten intolerance. Years ago, it was a struggle to find quality gluten-free products even at natural foods stores. But now, times are changing and gluten-free products are becoming readily available at natural food stores, co-ops and even large grocery chains. The amazing growth of the gluten-free industry is not only good news for adults, but also for kids. There are many great companies producing wonderful gluten-free products that are not only convenient but, more importantly, taste great! Kids can be rather finicky when it comes to food and the limited choices due to a gluten-free diet can often create huge challenges, particularly when you are trying to pack nutritious, well-balanced school lunches. The fact that there are new gluten-free, kid friendly products on the market dramatically helps solve this problem. This month we have compiled a list of food manufacturers who produce a variety of different gluten-free, kid friendly food products. Many of their products are listed in this month’s Back To School Menu article. If you click on the company’s graphic image you will be directed to their site to learn more about them. If there is a product that you are looking for but can’t seem to locate on this list or on-line, be sure to check out grocery resources like Cecelia’s Marketplace and the Essential Gluten-Free Grocery Guide. These resources will help identify which stores carry your favorite gluten-free products. Hopefully this list will help you and your family discover new products that you will enjoy for years to come.
Lunches
3 Hot Tamales |

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3 Hot Tamales is the creator of the most popular brand of Hand-rolled, all natural, preservative free, 100% vegetarian tamales! Two flavors are Gluten free and we are excited to be able to introduce such a fun and healthy addition to anyone's menu! We'd love to tell you more about our story, and look forward to hearing yours! Check us out at www.3hottamales.com. Disfruta los mucho (enjoy them very much)! |
Allergy Friendly Foods (Allergaroo) |

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Allergaroo’s mission is to provide great taste and convenience to the millions suffering from food allergies and celiac disease by making delicious prepared dishes free of the 8 most common food allergens which can be taken anywhere, anytime. Allergaroo’s great-tasting Spaghetti, Chili Mac and Spyglass Noodles are all natural and can be taken anywhere (because they’re shelf stable) and easily prepared (you can microwave them right in the pouch). Bring them to school, daycare, camp, playdates, vacation and much more. Learn more about our great tasting products at www.allergaroo.com. |
Amy's Kitchen |

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Amy’s Kitchen has always been sensitive to the needs and concerns of our customers; that’s why we have developed over 50 natural, organic, gluten free versions of favorite dishes. Our Rice Mac & Cheese, Garden Vegetable Lasagna and Rice Crust Pizzas taste great and contain only the highest quality ingredients that will easily fit your lifestyle. We hope you enjoy our food and we welcome you into the Amy’s family. To read more about our family and our products, log on to: http://www.amys.com |
Bobs Red Mill Natural Foods |

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Bobs Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc has a full line of healthy, delicious gluten free products for all your back to school needs. With whole grain gluten free cereals, whole grain Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix and kid favorites like Gluten Free Brownie and Cookie Mixes, Bob’s Red Mill® is your premier source for nutritious gluten free treats your kids will love! To learn more about our extensive product line, visit us at www.bobsredmill.com/gfa
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Chebe |

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Chebe® Bread (pronounced chee-bee) is a unique bread product based on the Brazilian-style cheese bread. It is delicious, quick and easy to prepare, and it is gluten free, wheat free, and yeast free! Our lines of Chebe products include oven-ready frozen dough and bread mixes. And all of our products are nut free, soy free, potato free, and rice free. Five of our gluten free bread mixes are also lactose free and casein free.
Ask your local food store to carry our products, or order our dry mixes from our website, www.chebe.com. |
Cream Hill Estates |

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Back to School means back to routine. A healthy diet containing whole-grains, like oatmeal, should be part of one’s routine. Whole-grains aren’t just for adults, they are important for children and adolescents as well. A healthy breakfast could include a bowl of oatmeal porridge or granola with yogurt and fruit, both will give the needed energy for morning school activities. Porridge not your thing? Oatmeal is versatile in baking. A banana oatmeal muffin or oatmeal raisin cookies make a healthy snack. Visit our website for these and other recipe ideas.
Cream Hill Estates website: http://www.creamhillestates.com/
Recipe link here
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Dr. Praegers Sensible Foods |

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Finding tasty and convenient yet sensible foods is no easy feat, especially on a gluten-free diet. For this reason, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods offers an array of gluten-free options for people with Celiac disease or gluten allergies. The line includes potato-crusted fish products, a gluten-free Veggie Burger, Sweet Potato Pancakes, and the “Littles,” fun shaped, kid sized vegetable pancakes in four different varieties, perfect for children eating a gluten-free diet. Founded by a practicing cardiac surgeon, all of Dr. Praeger’s products are Kosher and contain all-natural ingredients with no preservatives. Visit www.drpraegers.com to learn more. |
Enjoy Life |

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At Enjoy Life®, our whole business is making smile-good foods that keep your insides happy too. Certified gluten-free by the GFCO and free of the eight most common allergens, our cookies, snacks bars, granolas, trail mixes, bagels, new boom CHOCO boom™ chocolatey bars and more are tempt-sational! With Enjoy Life, everyone can eat freely and smile inside out!
Our products contain NO: wheat/gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish or shellfish. Made in a dedicated nut- and gluten-free bakery.
Available online and at natural food and select grocery stores nationwide. Join our community for recipes, special offers and more! www.enjoylifefoods.com.
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GFN Foods, LLC |

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Soft bread that doesn't crumble or need toasting? Dairy-Free too? Gluten-Free Naturals Multi-Grain Bread Flour uses the goodness of sorghum, amaranth and teff for fabulous sandwich breads, with 8% recommended daily fiber per serving. Check out our other mixes, including Yellow Cake Mix (perfect cupcakes for school), Homemade Brownie Mix (moist brownies in the lunchbox), and our Pizzeria-Style Pizza Crust Mix (makes a delicious foldable-slice pizza). Our mixes are nut-free all-natural and kosher, many are dairy-free. They do contain soy. Taste the results of our deliciously different approach: www.gfnfoods.com |
Gluten Free & Fabulous® |

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New, great-tasting gluten free Cheese Pizza from Gluten Free & Fabulous® can be enjoyed by everyone, including children with autism and anyone living with Celiac Disease, IBS or intolerance to wheat, barley, rye and oat products. These delicious pizzas are healthy, kosher, and made in a dedicated gluten free facility in the USA. Create your own flavor sensation that the entire family will love by adding toppings such as green peppers, onions, sausage or roasted chicken to your gluten free cheese pizza! For more information, visit www.glutenfreefabulous.com. |
Ian’s |

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Ian's is committed to developing delicious foods for children with food allergies and we’ve done it again with our NEW WF/GF Recipe Mac & No Cheese! The FIRST and ONLY macaroni and cheese made without wheat, gluten, milk, casein, eggs, nuts, and soy!! With the taste and aroma of traditional macaroni and cheese, you’d never know the difference! Ready in minutes Ian’s Mac & No Cheese is satisfying kids nationwide as after school snacks or as a quick meal. Kids with food allergies, say Hello to Mac & Cheese again! |
OrgraN |

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OrgraN, distributed in more than 50 countries, is the most widely recognized and trusted brand of wheat-free, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, yeast-free and vegan all natural products worldwide. We have more than 70 products from pasta and mixes to crispbreads and cookies, all made to the highest standards in a dedicated facility - to taste exactly the way you want it to taste. We are dedicated to making an allergen free life-style affordable and tasty, always with you, and your children, in mind. http://www.orgran.com |
Rustic Crust |

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Tastefully Gluten Free
Our Pledge of Pizza Inclusion…Has your need to avoid wheat and gluten left you pining for the days of pizza? Pine no more. We’re bringing the wheat intolerant back to the table. So pick a sauce (we recommend ours) -- get creative with your favorite toppings and enjoy pizza with family and friends once more! In a special wheat free, dairy free facility, we’ve hand-kneaded fresh parsley, basil and roasted garlic into our dough to deliver perfectly blended flavor in to every bite. MANGA!!
www.rusticcrust.com
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Tastefully Gluten Free |

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Tastefully Gluten Free
Need to fuel your kid’s appetites and imaginations? Tastefully Gluten-Free has the perfect solution for lunch box items or after school snacks! For a sensible lunch your kids will love, pack them pizza slices or tarts made from Tastefully Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Mix. Send yummy grilled panini sandwiches made with the Bread and Roll Mix. Serve brownies or cookies with milk for a great after school snack. Try these delicious products from a mom who packs three gluten-free lunches daily! For detailed product information and great recipe ideas, visit www.tastefullyglutenfree.com.
Recipe link here
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Wellshire Farms |

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Wellshire Kids Dinosaur shaped Chicken Bites are Wellshire’s best sellers. These dino shaped all natural bites are made for children who are looking for something fun to eat! The chicken used in the product is raised without the use of antibiotics, and contain no artificial ingredients or preservatives. Each fun shaped dinosaur bite is crispy golden brown on the outside and juicy, moist and delicious on the inside. Kids just love them and the fact that they are gluten free is added advantage for parents with children who have food allergies and sensitivities. These dinosaur bites are fully cooked, so heat, feel great and eat well!
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Snacks
AllerEnergy |

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As a life-long athlete and father of three, I developed AllerEnergy Allergen-Free Nutrition Bars to help my son overcome his multiple food allergies.
Like you, we live with this serious health issue anytime we eat. If you are one of the many people who avoid health bars because of intolerances and allergies, check our label…we left out all the bad stuff, and chose all-natural healthy ingredients to power your through the day. Made in a dedicated allergen-free facility, AllerEnergy bars are free of gluten/wheat, peanuts, milk or dairy, soy, tree nuts, eggs, shellfish, sesame seeds, potato and corn.
AllerEnergy bars are a quick source of energy – without the fear on an allergic reaction.
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Betty Lou's, Inc. |

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School is an important time for kids. Keep their energy high and their minds bright with healthy snacks from Betty Lou’s! Our snacks are perfect for lunch boxes and after school and many are gluten, dairy, soy and corn free! As a mother of a gluten-free eater, Betty Lou understands how important it is to find snacks that are safe and delicious for children with allergies. Her Krispy Bites hit a home run with picky eaters and parents can enjoy her brand new, gluten-free protein shakes! Visit www.bettylousinc.com or call (800) 434-5205 today!
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BumbleBar |

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Containing only all organic, gluten-free, easily identified ingredients, BumbleBars are the perfect snack for any occasion. Still handcrafted in micro-batches of 154 at a time, BumbleBars taste fantastic. For monthly online deals and updates from our family, please visit us at www.bumblebar.com.
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Cooking on the Ruby Range |

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Celiacs strive to provide the healthiest possible family diet to sustain good overall health. Ruby Range Baking Mixes support good health while providing extraordinary flavor and texture. Mixes feature organic Mesquite and Teff flours. High in protein and fiber these blends produce award winning pancakes and great after school snacks. Sign up at www.therubyrange.com for Natural Gluten-Free Living Newsletter, focusing on healthy, natural, and relaxed living. Each month the newsletter is full of healthy recipes, nutrition information, tips, fun-things for kids, and ways to have great gluten-free parties.
http://therubyrange.gourmetfoodmall.com
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FoodShouldTasteGood® |

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FoodShouldTasteGood® chips are irresistibly delicious because of their all-natural ingredients baked INSIDE. All their chips are Certified Gluten Free, Good Source of Fiber, Lower in Sodium, and Free from Trans Fat and Cholesterol. Discover their unique varieties such as Multigrain, Olive, Jalapeno, Chocolate, The Works!, Buffalo, and Sweet Potato at www.foodshouldtastegood.com.
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Glutenfreeda's Real Cookies® |

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Taste the real difference with Glutenfreeda’s Real Cookies. This gluten-free/wheat-free, frozen, ready-to-bake cookie dough will indulge any cookie lover! Snicker Poodles and Sugar Kookies (the first wheat-free/gluten-free frozen cookie dough perfect for any holiday) are the newest additions to Glutenfreeda’s family of delicious, all natural cookies. Glutenfreeda’s Real Cookies are all natural, contain no trans fats or hydrogenated oils, and are manufactured in a dedicated gluten-free facility. Now available at natural food stores and grocery stores nationwide (US) and throughout Canada. Manufactured by Glutenfreeda Foods, Inc., www.glutenfreedafoods.com. |
Glutino |

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The Glutino & Gluten-Free Pantry Mission is to provide a healthy lifestyle to all those with Celiac Disease and those who follow a gluten-free/wheat-free diet.
Glutino & Gluten-Free Pantry are the two brands of gluten-free foods made with the goodness of home. You can trust Glutino & Gluten-Free Pantry to use quality gluten-free ingredients, so your family can enjoy great tasting 100% gluten-free meals that fit today’s busy lifestyles.
Visit us at www.glutino.com
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LesserEvil Snacks |

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All natural, gluten free, delicious and "less evil"... what more could you ask for in a snack? Lucky you, Glutenfreeda readers, LesserEvil Snacks are all of those and more. We're in the business of created healthier, gluten free options of snacks you know and love. And while our snacks are certainly not baby carrots and broccoli, they are all natural, real foods with nothing artificial (nada! zip! zero!). Check out our online store and get your gluten free snackin' on. link: http://www.lesserevil.com/category/oursnacks
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Mary’s Gone Crackers |

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Mary’s Gone Crackers is committed to manufacturing the best tasting wheat-free and gluten-free baked goods using the highest quality, organically grown ingredients. No added oils, fats, trans-fats or sugar.
OUR NEW PRODUCT… Sticks & Twigs in 3 mouth-watering flavors: Sea Salt, Curry, and Chipotle Tomato. A light and crunchy stick-snack, with Sticks & Twigs, you’ll never want to eat another pretzel or chip again! Find them on our website at www.marysgonecrackers.com, or call 888 258 1250. In stores soon!
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Molasses Bakery |

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Molasses Bakery uses only the best, most premium organic, gluten free, and casein free ingredients to bring you outrageously delicious desserts. Dark fair trade chocolate, sticky molasses brown sugar, golden yolk eggs, and perfectly tart dried cherries are just a few of the decadent ingredients used in our confections. And our products aren’t overloaded with sugar, so our indulgent ingredients take center stage. Gluten free living shouldn’t mean the end of truly special desserts and with Molasses Bakery, gluten free doesn’t mean the end of gourmet. www.molassesbakery.com
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Namaste Foods |

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Namaste Foods are perfect for lunch boxes and after school snack time! Our Bread, Cookies, cakes and Muffins make lunch time delectably delicious AND safe. Namaste’s gluten-free products are also free of corn, soy, potato, dairy, casein, peanuts and tree nuts and manufactured in a dedicated allergen-free facility. Our pasta dishes in three varieties make a delicious and healthy after school snack, too! Namaste products are so simple to prepare, older kids can do it themselves (and younger ones can help!) Visit our website at www.namastefoods.com now!
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Nonuttin' Foods |

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Nonuttin' Foods has been manufacturing allergy friendly foods since 2004 with the introduction of the original peanut free granola bar followed by crunchy granola, trail mixes, snacks and baking ingredients. Nonuttin' all-natural products are free of most major allergens, trans fats, GMOs and are Kosher certified pareve.
In 2007, Nonuttin' Foods became the first company to begin using gluten free oats in granola, making all Nonuttin' products suitable for gluten free diets without compromising taste and texture. Now Celiacs can get back what they've been missing. Try Nonuttin' products today!
www.nonuttin.com
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Pamela's Products |

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Pamela’s Products Simplebites Mini Cookies are a great lunch time and afternoon treat, or bake your own delicious brownies, cakes or cookies with our versatile and easy to use baking mixes. Don’t forget your sandwich! Pamela’s Wheat Free Bread Mix rises to create delicious, soft bread that doesn’t need to toasted or frozen. Bake in your oven or bread machine for fresh baked gluten-free bread anytime. For more information visit us online at www.pamelasproducts.com.
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Shabtai Gourmet |

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Shabtai Gourmet produces a full line of Gluten Free, Casein Free, Lactose Free, Soy Free, & Dairy Free Cakes & Cookies. Our Sweets are baked in a dedicated facility, and are certified Kosher Parve & Kosher for Passover by the OK Labs.
Our mission is to produce Allergen Free products that allow our customers to feel comfortable with the dietary restrictions they are required to keep. Shabtai bakes Desserts that have been compared to mainstream bakery sweets such as Little Debbie, Hostess, and Drakes Cakes!
www.shabtai-gourmet.com
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Miscellaneous
Pioneer Nutritional - Children’s Multi |

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Research suggests vitamins and minerals make kids smarter! Just in time for back-to-school support, this yummy, whole food based vitamin/mineral is a huge hit with the youngsters. Tablets feature four fun animal shapes and red color from natural beet juice. 100% vegetarian formula contains no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Unique, antioxidant fruit and vegetable blend provides 15 fruits and veggies plus white tea extract and rosemary. And of course... Pioneer® Children’s Multi is verified gluten free – the right choice for children with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.
http://www.pioneernutritional.com/products/all_products.html
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Cecelia’s Marketplace Gluten-Free Grocery Shopping Guide |

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Frustrated in trying to find Gluten-Free Products in your grocery stores? Tired of calling food manufacturers and guessing on nutrition labels? Well, help is here! Introducing Cecelia’s Marketplace Gluten-Free Grocery Shopping Guide! This easy to use 4.5" x 6.5" book is a list of over 25,000 gluten-free products. Popular brands like Heinz, Kraft, Del Monte, Frito Lay, as well as supermarket chains, such as Kroger, Wal-Mart, Publix, Safeway, Walgreens, and more. Just pick a product, look it up, and all the gluten-free brands are at your fingertips. For more information please visit: www.CeceliasMarketplace.com
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