Fortunately, I haven’t been diagnosed with celiac disease, which used to be the only reason for individuals staying clear of anything with gluten in it, usually wheat related.  In the past few years, however, the topic of gluten-free has become a growing trend with many opting for it to reduce their carbohydrate intake, in the hopes of losing some poundage.  I find the later an insult to those who have genuine medical need for this type of diet, as I’m sure they’d prefer not to have this often-debilitating disease.  That being said, I set out to taste test a number of bakery type products that were gluten-free.  Most of those I tried had a respectable taste, but didn’t have the real staying power to last beyond two days, which can make the investment to purchase the products less than economically favorable. 

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