Mercadona is one of the supermarket chains that most gluten free products It offers on the shelves of its different stores in Spain and Portugal for the happiness of celiacs or those who are intolerant to gluten.
And every year Mercadona confirms its commitment to the community without TACC new products to the list of available gluten-free products. From baked goods, pastry ingredients, pasta varieties to dried fruit and chickpea hummus, the list is extensive and is completed with chips, popcorn, breakfast cereals and gluten free beer.
The Valencian company collaborates with different reference entities in Spain, such as the Federation of Celiac Associations of Spain (FACE) and its derivative associations such as the Celiac Association of Catalonia, the Celiac and Gluten Sensitive Association (ACSG) and the Association of Lactose intolerant from Spain (ADILAC). In this way, the products of the brand Farmerthey have the distinctive labeling to guarantee maximum food safety for the celiac public.
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In recent months they have incorporated a line of gluten-free pasta, new suitable pizzas, a puff pastry, fresh madeleines and even roscón de reyes. In their catalogue, they boast a gluten free assortment of the most interesting and varied that exceeds the 1,350 products fresh, dried and frozen type.
For example, there is a universe of pasta with lentil or buckwheat, quinoa or corn flour, even stuffed pasta in the form of tortelloni to be served with a tomato sauce or basil pesto. For cooking, there is a bread-making preparation The most versatile made of rice flour, corn starch, sugar, thickeners and pea protein that works wonders for an exceptional gluten-free cake at tea time.
For an informal meeting with friends or relatives with celiac disease, the Valencian company has an assortment available of pizzas in the frozen section. For example, there is a gluten-free and lactose-free base to complete at home with tomato sauce, mozzarella or brie cheese, grilled vegetables or whatever you like. While ready to eat, there are ham and cheese or 4 cheeses, to bake for a few minutes at 220 ºC and enjoy in company. Without forgetting the beers, which go great with the pizzas. In the alcoholic beverages section, Mercadona bets in its catalog on Daura from Estrella Damm and Steinberg, which have the differential of being “gluten free”.
Although bread tends to bring its complications as a result of cross-contamination that occurs in industries, Mercadona offers a assortment of gluten-free breads vacuum packed to ensure a protected atmosphere. Like the baguette, sliced bread or round loaf, which are made with buckwheat flour, vegetable fiber, sourdough and sunflower oil. They also have the seal of being lactose-free, in some cases too. Mercadona even has a round and fluffy bun decorated with sesame, which is ideal for putting together a meat, chicken or legume burger for a night of homemade burgers and accompanied with some fries or coleslaw.
In the refrigerator area, there are ready-made cold products such as fresh gazpacho or potatoes with aioli. In addition to varieties of hummus and a crab salad, they are alternatives to solve a gluten-free lunch or dinner. To cope with the low temperatures, salmon curry is an excellent alternative, which only requires three minutes of cooking in the microwave at high temperature. A true classic in Spanish gastronomy, Mercadona has three varieties of potato omelette: classic, with onion and chorizo suitable and gluten free.
In the frozen section, there are the creamy croquettes called Caprichos de Jamón, which are sold in 500 g packages for a price of 3 euros. Made by the Supplier Frisa, each bag contains between 15 to 18 units. They are already pre-cooked and deep-frozen, to achieve crispy, golden and creamy bites in a few minutes, ready to eat with a sauce, aioli or dressing. In the same sector, there is the frozen rice three delights that goes perfectly with a portion of chicken breast, baked hake or chickpeas with chard.
Checking the prices the gluten-free universe tends to be higher and in Mercadona, the trend is confirmed. For example, a 500 g package of spaghetti is positioned at €0.76. Now, if it is integral, it rises to €0.95 and gluten-free, it scales to €1.81. With the general price rise, the increase is notable in gluten-free baskets.
However, Mercadona positions itself as a shopping solution, bringing gluten-free products to a mass audience. And they are not the only ones, vegans and vegetarians also have a catalog of products to make shopping easier.
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