We know how hard it is to figure out what to buy when you are first diagnosed, so we have compiled a beginners shopping list to help new coeliac sufferers
figure out what to buy, although you could still use it as a reference even if you were diagnosed years ago! We have included a mix of all sorts including some
sweet treats, as we all know in the beginning it's that that keeps us going!
Shopping list
- Fresh fruit and veg
- All naturally gluten free
- Cereal
- Some home brands are gluten free
- Gluten free versions in free from sections
- Pure Oats
- Coeliac can only have "pure oats"
- Millet flakes
- Alternative to oats found in health shops
- Bread
- Many varieties in free from sections.
- Quinoa
- Excellent cous cous replacement
- Or rice alternative
- Pasta
- Many GF options in free from sections
- Pudding rice
- Naturally gluten free sweet treat
- Biscuits
- Lots of GF options in free from
- Chocolate
- Some Cadbury's is fine
- Always check the wrappers!
- Coconut Macaroons
- Lovely sweet treat
- Mrs Crimbles are available most places
- Heinz Baked Beans
- These are GF unlike some other brands
- Heinz Ketchup
- Same as the beans!
- Hellmans Mayonnaise
- Same as beans and ketchup!
- Kallo Organic Stock Cubes
- Some stocks contain wheat so watch out
- Gravy Granules
- Same as with stock, we suggest kallo
- Sausages
- Check for wheat
- Black farmer, Heck are fine
- Some supermarkets also have options
- Burgers
- Same as with sausages
- Flour
- Doves is widely available in free from
- Can also get M&S multipurpose GF flours
- Xanthan Gum
- If you can tolerate...
- Acts as a binding agent in baking
