Kinnikinnick beats Udi's?

4/25/2012

I asked the Celiac Listserv recently if there was a go-to pasta like Udi's is the gold standard for gf bread. I got this empassioned response:

"My favorite is no longer Udi's. Kinnikinnick came out with a whole new bread line last month and it is by far superior to Udi's. The bread slices are a normal loaf size (for the same price) and the texture is truly akin to regular wheat sandwich bread..the difference between a Udi's sandwich and Kinnikinnick's are polar opposites. Kinnickinick got it right and it is an amazing product. The hamburger and hot dog buns are soft and not dense PLUS they truly hold together to the last bite. We cried when we had hot dogs on their buns with all the fixings and the bread didn't crumble, it was the exact size as the hot dog, didn't leave you feeling like you had a mouthful of typical dry, heavy, mealy gluten free bread and it was soft enough to allow you to actually bite into the hot dog.Brought back all the memories of pre-gluten free days."

Wow! Now that's a recommendation! When I need to buy my next loaf, how can I NOT try Kinnikinnick?

~Jenn

4/26/2012 03:10:42 am

according to their website, we won't have to drive to Edmonton, Alberta, to get Kinnikinnikinnikinnick bread. (Bummer) Two locations in our very town carry their goods! I'll keep an eye out.

Barbara

5/7/2012 10:16:06 am

I'm glad to hear of your comments about Kinnikinick. I've been gluten free for more than 30 years and have gone through cycles of nearly all the breads by different manufacturers. Kinnikinnick has been my consistent favourite. Udi's seems like there is nothing there for the calories. The sandwich buns I make frrom Kinni's Bread and Bun Mix are like what most people call normal. I'm always getting complimented on my good lookin sandwiches and that is by the glutenoids.

Claire Baker link

5/8/2012 12:33:14 pm

Thanks for the feedback, Barbara!

Casey J.

5/7/2012 03:26:48 pm

Have you actually read the ingredients on those new breads? Did you notice they contain a laxative, psyllium? Maybe that's to counteract the effects of their other products, which contain such bizarre things as bamboo fiber and pea protein, and the all-time great, CARBOXY METHYLCELLUOSE! That "is also a constituent of many non-food products, such as K-Y Jelly, toothpaste, laxatives, diet pills, water-based paints, detergents, textile sizing and various paper products." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carboxymethyl_cellulose)
What I know about Kinnikinnick is that my daughter developed a bowel obstruction within 10 days of starting to eat their products. I've heard similar stories from other parents.
Try the new Udi's ancient grains breads, my kids love both the millet and flax omega breads.

5/8/2012 12:31:55 pm

Casey, thanks for the heads up on the ingredient list and your daughter's reaction to Kinnikinnick products. I hope she is feeling better, and I appreciate the lead on Udi's Ancient Grains breads!

JayB link

5/17/2012 04:04:44 am

Firstly let me say I’m sorry to hear about your daughter’s experience. Most North Americans get less than 50% of their recommended fiber intake. We know that those on a gluten free diet have an even harder time getting enough. One of the things we have always done is add fiber to our products and this fiber can cause issues with some people, especially when they are not used to it.

Psyllium is a natural soluble fiber and a good source of beta glucan. And while it has traditionally been used as a "laxative" when given as a supplement, the health benefits of soluble fiber are well known. It helps reduce cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart attack & stroke, as well as many other health benefits. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/psyllium-000321.htm Beta glucans are scientifically proven to lower blood cholesterol levels. In fact the FDA recommends up to 7 g of psyllium a day. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietary_fiber

From a “laxative” standpoint, psyllium and chia are about equal. They are both soluble fibers. For equal amounts there is about twice as much fiber in psyllium but chia has more protein.

I'd also like to address the other ingredients that we use . We don't use bamboo fiber at all. Pea protein is used in place of soy and dairy proteins and this is very important for our customers with multiple intolerances. Yes, CMC is used in non food products, but so are hundreds of other ingredients. Examples: Guar gum is used by the petrochemical industry; cornstarch is used to make glue etc. CMC is used in lots of foods and especially gluten free products (if you see modified cellulose, or micro-crystalline cellulose on an ingredient list there's a good chance it is CMC). It’s a gum like guar and xanthan and without gums, gluten free baked goods would not be possible.

For what it’s worth here’s an ingredient list (TAPIOCA STARCH, BROWN RICE FLOUR), WATER, MILLET SEED, RESISTANT CORN STARCH, EGG WHITES, NON-GMO VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA OR SUNFLOWER OR SAFFLOWER), CANE SYRUP, CHIA SEED, RICE BRAN, ORGANIC INULIN, EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, CITRUS FIBER, YEAST, FLAX SEED, SALT, GUM (XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM), PEA PROTEIN, DRY MOLASSES, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CULTURED CORN SYRUP SOLIDS (NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR), ENZYMES.

Contains CMC, Pea protein and yes that’s the ingredient list for Udi’s Millet Chia Bread.

Every ingredient we use is thoroughly investigated for its pro’s and con’s and we use them in the best way we feel possible. I encourage everyone to read labels carefully. Look at the ingredients and the nutritional, be informed and make your own choices

5/17/2012 01:57:10 pm

Jay, thanks for weighing in! I'm still keeping an eye out for your bread in my local store. I'm really looking forward to trying it.

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9/14/2012 05:21:53 am

the hot dog.Brought back all the memories of pre-gluten free days.

Claire Baker

9/21/2012 11:12:15 pm

Nice! I love it that finding good tasting gluten free food is getting easier and easier. :-)

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