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Aldi Bakers Life Gluten Free Fruit Hot Cross Buns review

Gluten Free Traditional. Priced at $3.99

CHOICE Expert Rating

63%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?

Type

Flavour
Gluten Free Traditional

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
63%
Toasted score
63%
Fresh (untoasted) score
63%

Comments

Taste test notes
  • "Not a traditional hot cross bun shape." n
  • "Fruit is evenly distributed but it could do with more fruit." n
  • "A little rubbery in flavour." n
  • Better aroma once toasted, less grainy."

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
F
Percentage of Australian ingredients
41%

Cost

Price
$3.99
Price per bun
$1.33

Nutrition

Energy per 100g (kJ)
1170
Protein per 100g (g)
5.4
Fat per 100g (g)
4.4
Saturated fat per 100g (g)
1.1
Carbohydrates per 100g (g)
49.9
Sugars per 100g (g)
17
Fibre per 100g (g)
8.1
Sodium per 100g (mg)
270
Percentage of chocolate
NA
Percentage of fruit
20%
Ingredients
Water, Vine Fruits (Currants, Saltanas, Vegetable Oil), Modified Starches (1442, 1412), Rice Flour, Soy Flour, Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oils, Egg White Powder, Vinegar, Soy Protein, Mixed Spice (0.8%), Yeast, Vegetable Gums (464, 466, 412, 461), Iodised Salt, Psyllium Husk Powder, Tapioca Starch, Cinnamon, Humectant (422), Potato Starch, Preservative (200).

Specifications

Buns per pack
3
Good to know
No artificial colours or flavours, dairy free, good source of dietary 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.