Gluten sensitive? No problem!

Our favorite time of the week is when we're at the market, talking to you, our customers! We always have fun and interesting exchanges, and a lot of times, we hear great stories, like the following. 

One of the benefits of sourdough is that it is a bread option for those who have a gluten sensitivity. Because of the process the dough goes through before baking, sourdough bread is easier to digest than bread that is leavened with fast-rising yeast. Some of the carbohydrates and proteins found in flour are partially broken down, so once eaten, the body doesn't have to work so hard processing it, easing any feelings of discomfort that might usually follow eating yeasted bread. This is good news for those with a gluten sensitivity, including a new customer who reported back to us this past weekend. She first came to us saying that she was looking around the market for sourdough bread as she had heard that she should be able to eat it with her gluten sensitivity. She had bought a few loaves from other bakeries and wanted to sample our sourdough as well. She left with a loaf of our Pain de Mie and promised to report back. 

Sure enough, she returned the next week with the good news that, not only did she enjoy the bread, but that she didn't experience any digestive issues with it! In fact, we were pleased to hear that her system seemed to do the best with our bread. It's something we've been telling customers for years when they're watching their gluten intake, but it was great to get feedback from someone who did a side-by-side comparison with other sourdough breads. We're proud of the product that we offer and we're glad that so many people are able to enjoy it. 

To be clear, sourdough bread is not gluten-free. It contains the same amount of gluten as regular bread, and anyone who tells you otherwise is misinformed. Therefore, those with celiac disease or anyone following a strict gluten-free diet will have to avoid even sourdough bread. However, those with just a sensitivity to gluten will be able to consume and enjoy true sourdough bread, and we're happy to provide it for them.