For those who are sensitive to gluten, it is very important to pay attention to what you buy and what you eat. There are several gluten-free products and, to make it easier for consumers, today it is also mandatory to indicate on the packaging whether the product contains it or not. Despite this, finding your way around products, labels and shelves is not a simple thing, especially if you want to prepare an entire gluten-free menu.
Reducing gluten in the daily diet can also bring benefits not only to those with celiac disease, but care must be taken to choose the right foods: some industrial products for celiacs, for example, are not as healthy as they seem: they are often mixtures of refined flours with from which gluten is removed which, in addition to containing many preservatives and chemical thickeners, have a high glycemic index and a high caloric content due to the addition of fats and sugars. It would therefore be advisable to prefer naturally gluten-free raw materials such as rice, corn, buckwheat, sorghum and many others.
The historic Arpa Lieviti company has been producing artisanally - for over 50 years - yeasts for sweets and savories, preparations for desserts and kitchen aids, all strictly gluten-free and present in the " Food Handbook " of the Italian Celiac Association to guide consumers and restaurateurs in the safer choice.
To consolidate its commitment to celiacs and people who want to reduce gluten in their diet, Arpa has created gluten-free mixes , to be used as a replacement for common wheat and wheat flours, without sacrificing taste and quality. Rich in calcium, vitamins, amino acids and inulin, the Mix is suitable for any home recipe such as pasta, pizzas, focaccias or cakes. This innovative mixture can be used in the creation of shortcrust pastries, biscuits and pancakes, but it is also perfect for bread, focaccias and savory preparations; its consistency and aromas make it almost impossible to recognize the difference compared to flours with gluten. Furthermore, the Mix has ideal nutritional characteristics for a healthy and balanced diet, in fact it contains a high percentage of teff flour, exclusively wholemeal, which has a higher quantity of bran than other cereals, thus contributing to the correct intake of fiber .
To consult recipes, advice and dishes for every occasion, Ar.pa has published " Gluten Free Goloso" , a cookbook entirely dedicated to gluten-free recipes and preparations. From pan pizza, through Romagna piadine to pineapple cake and San Giuseppe zeppole, these are just some of the 12 preparations created by Arpa for the book. What are you waiting for?! Hurry and try the Mix!