Community Picks

GF Essentials

Products we actually use and recommend for a safe, delicious gluten-free life in San Diego — and beyond.

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Pantry Staples

Editor's Pick
The Gold Standard

Jovial Brown Rice Pasta

Texture is virtually indistinguishable from wheat pasta. Certified GF, made in a dedicated facility. A true pantry staple.

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Best 1:1 Flour

King Arthur Measure for Measure

The best GF all-purpose flour for baking. Perfect 1:1 swap in almost every recipe — cakes, cookies, pancakes.

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Certified Purity Protocol

Bob's Red Mill GF Oats

Purity Protocol oats are tested for gluten. Perfect for overnight oats and baking. Always verify with your doctor if celiac.

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Community Fave
Best GF Sandwich Bread

Canyon Bakehouse Bread

The closest thing to 'real' sandwich bread in the GF world. Soft, freezes well, and dedicated GF bakery.

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Snacks & On-the-Go

Almond Flour Based

Simple Mills Crackers

Made with almond flour, clean ingredients, incredible crunch. Perfect with cheese, hummus, or solo as a snack.

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Travel Essential
Certified GF + Organic

GoMacro Bars

The ultimate travel snack. Certified gluten-free, organic, plant-based, and packed with protein. Never leave home without a few.

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Grain-Free & Delicious

Siete Tortilla Chips

Made with cassava, avocado oil, and sea salt. Better ingredients than most GF chips, and crunchier too.

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Free From 14 Allergens

Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips

Certified GF and free from the top 14 allergens. Great for baking and snacking. Dairy-free too.

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Kitchen Safety

Must-Have
#1 Cross-Contamination Risk

Dedicated GF Toaster

A toaster used for regular bread CANNOT be safely used for GF bread. A dedicated GF toaster is non-negotiable for celiacs.

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Game Changer
Test Your Food Anywhere

Nima Sensor Gluten Tester

Portable gluten tester that detects gluten in food samples. Peace of mind when dining out. The best investment for frequent diners.

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Prevent Cross-Contact

Color-Coded Cutting Boards

Dedicated color-coded boards for GF prep prevent cross-contamination at home. Simple, effective, affordable.

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GFFS Certification Info

Gluten Intolerance Group Kit

The Gluten-Free Food Service Training Kit — perfect for restaurants wanting to get certified. Share with local restaurants.

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Dining Out Tools

R5 ELISA Based

GlutenTox Home Test Kit

Test food for gluten at restaurants or at home using the same antibody technology as professional labs.

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Highly Rated
Essential Reading

Celiac Disease for Dummies

The best comprehensive guide to living gluten-free. From diagnosis to dining out — covers everything.

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Print & Carry

Gluten-Free Restaurant Cards

Chef cards explaining celiac disease in multiple languages. Hand them to servers and kitchen staff when dining out.

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