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Gluten-free treats take the cake
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Gluten-free treats take the cake



Rising awareness of gluten intolerance has lead more people to look for natural gluten-free alternatives. 

A study conducted by the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center found that five to ten percent of all people suffer from some degree of gluten intolerance. With awareness of gluten intolerance on the rise, many people are looking for natural alternatives to gluten, which allow them to have a varied diet without giving up many of the foods that they enjoy. 

French Macarons are a prime example of a gluten free alternative. While many cakes and biscuits contain flour derived from gluten-containing grains, such as wheat, rye, and barley, French Macarons are naturally gluten free. The traditional French Macaron recipe, as used by Ganache Macaron, uses finely group almonds. 

According to Audrey Cadostin, the founding director of Ganache Macaron: “Naturally gluten free products are becoming increasingly popular, as people discover that they have trouble digesting gluten. While many gluten free products taste strange or different compared to the real thing, naturally gluten free products, like our French Macarons, allow people with gluten intolerances to indulge in something that tastes great without having the worry about their body’s reaction.” 

For those with gluten sensitivity, eating products containing gluten triggers their immune system, causing internal and external inflammation and digestive problems which can lead to intestinal damage, according to a 2011 study by celiac researcher, Dr. Alessio Fasano. However, gluten sensitivity often goes undiagnosed, because there are over 300 associated symptoms which are not always easy to diagnose, according to the Gluten Intolerance Group. 

For more information contact Monica Hartnell on 07415 329 467 or email monica@ganache-macaron.co.uk

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