As every year, on May 27, the National Celiac Day. For this reason, the large Spanish companies reaffirm their commitment to people who are intolerant or allergic to this type of protein. They even promote actions with the associations of those affected. A clear and great example of this is the wide selection of Mercadona's best gluten-free products that we are going to present to you next. The Valencian chain has reinforced with more than 1.000 new products without gluten. Do you want to know the favorites of the consumers? Although you may think otherwise, they have a magnificent taste!
Mercadona's great commitment
Mercadona's relationship with the celiac group began more than 20 years. This was a response to needs and requests of the large number of clients they have with this condition. This commitment, together with the actions they have carried out with numerous celiac associations, has led to the creation of a wide range of Mercadona's best gluten-free products. In addition to promoting training initiatives and informative that help to better know and understand celiac disease.
For all this, the Valencian chain continues to strengthen its assortment of more than 1.300 products within this sector. All of them will be available in the coming weeks in more than 1.600 stores that are present in both Spain as in Portugal. Mercadona even makes available to its consumers all the necessary information on the packaging, as well as the list of allergens or the "Gluten Free" seal. It should be noted that the company collaborates with numerous associations of celiacs, with the aim of promote actions aimed at people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Next, we are going to introduce you to some of these foods.
Croquettes
All the creamy croquettes Ham Caprichos gluten-free are the jewel in the crown of Mercadona's best gluten-free products. It should be noted that they are marketed under Mercadona's white label, Hacendado, for a price of $2,35. They are made by the Totaler Frisa Supplier at its plant in Villafranca, Navarra. If you are interested in this great product, you should know that it is a deep-frozen precooked and is sold in a bag of 350 grams, so it contains between 10 and 13 croquettes.
However, and although it is classified as a gluten-free food, the packaging warns that may contain traces of crustaceans, egg, fish, soy, celery or mollusks. In addition, it is very convenient, because being a deep-frozen product, the packaging will also explain the followed What you should follow so that the croquettes come out crispy, golden outside and creamy inside.
Beers
If you are one of those gluten intolerant people, but at the same time you are a lover of beer, the Valencian chain puts at your disposal certain beers suitable for you. In fact, it has up to three different varieties so, you are spoiled for choice. All of them with a fairly affordable price that does not reach the 1,50€ in no case. In addition, you can make your choice depending on the brand you prefer, since Mercadona has both beer on its shelves Mahou as Stone castle.
Pasta and lasagna
Surely you have ever heard that celiac people they have certain limitations when it comes to choosing food. But, nothing is further from the opposite. In fact, they have more and more choice. For example, Mercadona has a wide range of pasta suitable for such people, all of them with prices that do not amount to more than $3 and perfect for maintaining a balanced and healthy diet. In fact, you can choose between macaroni o spaghetti with various accompaniments such as quinoa.
On the other hand, if you love to enjoy a good lasagna or unos rich cannelloni, don't hesitate to opt for Mercadona's gluten-free option. In the case of the former, you can find it from corn and rice. While, on the cannelloni side, there are both meat and vegetables. All designed for the enjoyment of all your senses. Both products can cost around $4,50.
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These are just some of the Mercadona's best gluten-free products. But, if you are not convinced by any of them, you just have to take a look at their online catalog and choose your favorite food. As you can see, all Options They are great and they are adapted to all customers because, even if you are not celiac, you can try these delicious products. You may be surprised after checking that there is no difference in taste between ones and others.
