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TexasCowGirl
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Ok, I am new to this site, but I am looking into opening a gluten free store here in Austin, and need some ideas. I was diagnosed with Celiacs Disease 2 years ago, and it has been really hard for me, and I seem to accidently eat things with Gluten in it all the time that I didn't know had gluten in it, so I'm looking to try and change that for not only me, but other people too! I know the foods I like, but I want to know the foods you like. Names, #'s and e-mail if it is on your product. I am trying to do some research on how much this will cost, and how to deal with the companies and ordering in bulk. We have some Whole Foods stores here, but I really think it would be great if we could have a fully Gluten Free store. Don't have to go to the grocery store at all! Let me know what you think, and if you have any products you really like let me know, and I will call them and try their product as well.

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hez Enthusiast
hez
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I really like the kinninick (sp) donuts and knock off oreos. I enjoy the Glutino ice cream cones and lemon wafer cookies.

Hez

Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
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Anything Kinnikinnick is great

Glutano (not glutino) is great for the most part

Bulk items like flours would probably be good sellers (I usually buy Kinnikinnick)

Chebe mixes seem to be popular, though they're not a fave in my house

LaraBars

The Gluten Free Pantry

Mrs. Leepers

Tinkyada

Namaste

Please consider carrying some gluten free/dairy free selections too as many Celiacs also have dairy intolerances.

Welcome to the board!!! Good luck in your venture!

loraleena Contributor
loraleena
Posted

There is a new company in Vermont called Against the Grain. I have not tried it yet, but there bagels look big and crusty like the real thing. It would be cool to support a small business like this.

floridanative Community Regular
floridanative
Posted

123glutenfree.com

gfnfoods.com (gluten free natural foods)

Those are my fave lines of gluten-free mixes. Can't do without them and my gluten eating husband loves them as well. Good luck to you!

oceangirl Collaborator
oceangirl
Posted
123glutenfree.com

gfnfoods.com (gluten free natural foods)

Those are my fave lines of gluten-free mixes. Can't do without them and my gluten eating husband loves them as well. Good luck to you!

What a great idea and welcome! I have longed for such a thing. Good luck to you.

Loraleena,

Where in Vermont?

lisa

jennyj Collaborator
jennyj
Posted

I just started selling Ener G foods in our store. I have a small selection to start with but it seems to be doing well. We are in the middle of rural Missouri and people seem to like not having to drive to "the city". I do carry some of their egg replacer and Soyquick. Good luck.

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mamaw Community Regular
mamaw
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Hi

I just wanted to wish you well on this adventure. I too want to do something similar but so far I've been told I need about $100,000 at least to begin.I'm not sure I'm ready for that .

I would say Anna's Bread mix is very popular.Also Celiac specialities makes an awesome glazed donut.

Heartland's mac & cheese.

I also hear alot of good gluten-free foods coming from Grandma Ferdon's in Wisconsin

I think carrying some things from bakeries would have some appeal to gluten-free people... I know I like to try different foods from different places..

Good Luck & I wish you the very best.

mamaw

flagbabyds Collaborator
flagbabyds
Posted

123 gluten free are very very good! I really like the mixes and such!

I also like ener-g flours not their products except their pretzals.

Kinikinick is really good but i dont know how to spell it

fresh food that is naturally gluten free is the best to have!

new to LI Newbie
new to LI
Posted

against the grain best bread

bioglut best pasta

really great food company best mixes

glutino and energ best pretzels

safe harbor foods best frozen meals

GOOD LUCK

loraleena Contributor
loraleena
Posted

They are in Marlboro Vermont near the Vermont/Mass. line. They are going to be opening a bakery locally in Brattleboro. I have already seen their bagels in Mass at a co-op. They must have a web sight.

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