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Aldi Bakers Life Gluten Free Chocolate Hot Cross Buns review

Gluten Free Chocolate. Priced at $3.99

CHOICE Expert Rating

58%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?

Type

Flavour
Gluten Free Chocolate

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
58%
Toasted score
60%
Fresh (untoasted) score
57%

Comments

Taste test notes
  • "Not a traditional size, shape or height. It's quite low and round." n
  • "Chocolate in colour but lacking chocolate pieces." n
  • "Chocolate flavour is fainy but stronger in aroma." n
  • "Bitter aftertaste." n
  • "The aroma improves on toasting."

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
F
Percentage of Australian ingredients
40%

Cost

Price
$3.99
Price per bun
$1.33

Nutrition

Energy per 100g (kJ)
1200
Protein per 100g (g)
6
Fat per 100g (g)
7.2
Saturated fat per 100g (g)
3.6
Carbohydrates per 100g (g)
44.3
Sugars per 100g (g)
13
Fibre per 100g (g)
9.4
Sodium per 100g (mg)
290
Percentage of chocolate
15%
Percentage of fruit
NA
Ingredients
Water, Modified Starches (1442, 1412), Dark Chocolate Chips (15%) [Sugar, Cocoa Solids (44%), Emulsifier (322), Natural Flavour], Rice Flour, Sugar, Soy Flour, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil, Cocoa Powder, Egg White Powder, Vinegar, Soy Protein, Yeast, Vegetable Gums (464, 466, 412, 461), Iodised Salt, Psyllium Husk Powder, Tapioca Starch, Humectant (422), Potato Starch, Natural Flavour, Preservative (200).

Specifications

Buns per pack
3
Good to know
No artificial colours or flavours, dairy free, good source of fibre, suitable for vegetarians

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Rebecca Ciaramidaro CHOICE content producer
Rebecca Ciaramidaro

Rebecca Ciaramidaro is a Content producer in the Household team at CHOICE. Rebecca writes about a wide range of children’s and household products, ranging from cots and strollers to ovens, BBQs, espresso machines and electric blankets. And also grocery items such as nappies, sanitary pads and laundry detergents. Previously at CHOICE, Rebecca worked as a  Test officer in the kitchen lab. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food) from the University of Western Sydney.

Rebecca Ciaramidaro is a Content producer in the Household team at CHOICE. Rebecca writes about a wide range of children’s and household products, ranging from cots and strollers to ovens, BBQs, espresso machines and electric blankets. And also grocery items such as nappies, sanitary pads and laundry detergents. Previously at CHOICE, Rebecca worked as a  Test officer in the kitchen lab. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food) from the University of Western Sydney.