Living gluten free is easier with the right tools, apps and resources. The products and tools listed here are commonly used by people with coeliac disease to help identify safe foods, reduce cross-contamination and manage everyday gluten free living.
Some items listed on this page are informational tools, while others may include product recommendations.
This page is designed to support people learning to live gluten free, particularly those who are newly diagnosed.
INGREDIENT AND FOOD CHECKING TOOLS
Some tools can help when learning to read ingredient lists or when encountering unfamiliar ingredients, helping to identify gluten containing ingredients.
- Coeliac Australia Ingredient List App (external). Allows users to search ingredients to determine whether they are suitable for a gluten free diet according to Australian and New Zealand standards.
- Coeliac Australia Gluten Free Certification Program (external) – Products carrying the Crossed Grain Symbol have been independently certified as gluten free.
HELPFUL KITCHEN PRODUCTS
In households where some people eat gluten and others follow a gluten free diet, using dedicated kitchen tools can help maintain a safe kitchen and reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Examples include:
- Dedicated gluten free toaster (get one with an ‘extra lift’ function as gluten free bread is smaller) – Using a separate toaster helps prevent cross-contamination from gluten-containing bread.
- Colour-coded chopping boards – Many households use colour coding to keep gluten free preparation areas separate.
- Airtight food storage containers – Useful for storing gluten free foods safely. This one is the perfect size for gluten free wraps, rice paper rolls and frozen pastry sheets (external).
- Clearly labelled gluten free pantry containers (internal) – Helps prevent mix ups in shared kitchens.
- Clearly labelled butter and condiment containers (internal) – To avoid double dipping with crumbed knives.
- Lunchbox labels for children with coeliac disease (internal) – Quickly identifies the correct lunch for your child
These tools can help make everyday gluten free living safer and easier to manage. Recommended examples include products from my own store and other retailers such as Amazon.
GLUTEN FREE PANTRY STAPLES
Keeping a well-stocked gluten free pantry can make everyday cooking much easier. Many people newly diagnosed with coeliac disease find it helpful to keep certain staple ingredients on hand for baking, cooking and quick meals.
Some common gluten free pantry staples include (external links):
- Gluten free flour blends
- My old faithfuls are Orgran Plain Flour and Self Raising Flour
- Gluten free pasta
- There are so many types now – I love Orgran Buckwheat Spirals Pasta and get it from a health food store
- Sauces and condiments
- Kikkoman gluten free is my fave soy sauce
- Ayam have heaps of Coeliac Australia endorsed gluten free sauces and pantry staples – not all of their products are gluten free so please take care. I love this sweet chilli dipping sauce.
- Gluten free baking ingredients
- Choc chips – Nestle and Cadbury currently both have options
- Icing powder
- Sprinkles – they can be tricky
- Gluten free cornflour
- I’ve found that usually the Coles or Woolworths brand ones have a gluten free claim on them
- White Wings are endorsed by Coeliac Australia
- Gluten free stocks and cooking sauces
- My favourite beef bone broth powder that I use year round is from Nutra Naturals – I get the bulk size when they go on sale and divide into the smaller containers
- Gravy mixes – smaller sizes can usually be found at Coles and Woolworths, and bulk sizes on Amazon and other online or bulk stores
Many of these items are available in supermarkets, health food stores, Amazon and online stores. As usual, always read the ingredient list and check that the product is clearly labelled gluten free.
GLUTEN FREE COOKING RESOURCES
Learning to cook gluten free can take time as gluten free flours tend to act a little differently than gluten containing flours. Some resources and tools can help make the transition easier and provide guidance when adapting recipes or preparing gluten free meals include:
- Gluten free cookbooks (external)
- The Very Hungry Coeliac – Melanie Persson
- Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Slow Cooker Book – Nathan Anthony (not completely gluten free but a great back to basics cookbook that can be easily adapted to gluten free by swapping out for the GF alternatives)
- Gluten Free Christmas – Becky Excell (UK book, so be cautious of differences regarding ingredients, but an excellent cookbook)
- Meal planning guides for gluten free households (internal) – laminate it, use whiteboard markers and put it up on the fridge
- Digital kitchen scales with LED display for precise gluten free baking (external)
These resources can help build confidence in the kitchen and make gluten free cooking less intimidating.
GLUTEN FREE KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Some appliances can make preparing gluten free meals easier (external links):
- Bread makers suitable for gluten free baking – Coeliac Australia Endorsed
- High-quality blenders for smoothies and sauces
- I have this big smoothie blender for home – Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro With Auto IQ
- And then this one for travel that charges with a USB – Ninja Blast Portable Blender (Cordless)
- Food processors
- This one is small but mighty and saves me from grating vegies when I really don’t want to – Kenwood MultiPro Go Food Processor
- This one is small but mighty and saves me from grating vegies when I really don’t want to – Kenwood MultiPro Go Food Processor
The bread maker is best kept separate from that used for gluten containing foods, and the other appliances should always be thoroughly cleaned to avoid the risk of cross contamination.
TRAVEL AND DINING OUT TOOLS
When travelling or eating out, it can help to clearly communicate gluten free requirements.
Some tools include:
- Gluten free restaurant cards (external)
- Translated dining cards for international travel
- Allergy information cards
These tools can help explain dietary requirements in restaurants and reduce the risk of miscommunication.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Apps, tools and product recommendations can be helpful, but they should never replace reading ingredient labels carefully or seeking professional medical and dietary advice.
Always confirm ingredients and manufacturing information directly from the product label or manufacturer when in doubt.
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
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