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Some of my friends have recently asked me what Gluten is and I have come to realize that not a lot of people know what it is and what foods actually have it. Gluten is a special type of protein that is commonly found in rye, wheat, and barley. With this being said it can be removed. Problem with that though it causes the food texture to change. That is why I wanted to begin to review some Gluten Free Products so that I may help others avoid the pitfalls of over priced and tasteless foods.
I will review this product on taste, texture and price because when buying specialty foods it can get a bit pricey. Imagine my sticker shock when I picked up $7 gluten free bagels! Amy's products are hit or miss with me but I have to say that this was one of the BEST Mac & Cheese I have ever eaten! Hands down! This mac & Cheese actually tasted like mac & cheese. The sauce was nice and thick which allowed it to coat every noodle. The cheese was a little salty for me however I dont eat much of salt to begin with. But all in all the flavor reminded me of what I love about the good ol blue box.
The texture of the noodles were firm and held their shape after several minutes in the microwave. I find with Rice Noodles they tend to get mushy when cooked in the microwave. I also found the noodles to still be firmed when I cooked it in the oven. So all in all this is a must buy and was disappointed when I could not get this for my lunches this week.
Price: The price is pretty good compared to other frozen gluten products I have found. I tried this because they were on sale at Publix for 2.40 a box. I have found Whole Foods to have them for around the same price if not a little more than 3.00 a box. Its a good find and a great way to get the mac & cheese you love. Pair this with a few slices of roast beef and a salad for a great easy and quick meal.