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Woolworths Free From Gluten Fruit Hot Cross Buns review

Gluten Free Traditional. Priced at $5.5

CHOICE Expert Rating

77%
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Type

Flavour
Gluten Free Traditional

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
77%
Toasted score
77%
Fresh (untoasted) score
77%

Comments

Taste test notes
  • "Good texture that holds together well. A little crumbly on eating." n
  • "Aroma is typical of a gluten free product but toasting gets rid of it." n
  • "Good fruit quantity and evenly distributed." n
  • "Better toasted." n
  • "Presentation was good. This was a pleasing product." n
  • "A very good gluten free product."

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Percentage of Australian ingredients
65%

Cost

Price
$5.50
Price per bun
$1.38

Nutrition

Energy per 100g (kJ)
1060
Protein per 100g (g)
3.7
Fat per 100g (g)
8.6
Saturated fat per 100g (g)
<1.0
Carbohydrates per 100g (g)
36.7
Sugars per 100g (g)
15.5
Fibre per 100g (g)
6.8
Sodium per 100g (mg)
168
Percentage of chocolate
NA
Percentage of fruit
19%
Ingredients
Water, Fruit Blend (19%) (Sultanas, Currants, Vegetable Oils), Modified Starches (1442, 1413), Canola Oil (Soy), Broad Bean Flour, Rice Flour, Sugar, Humectant (422), Corn Starch, Spices, Yeast, Thickeners (Xanthan Gum, Hydroxy Methyl Cellulose, 1400, Guar Gum), Cultured Rice Flour, Rice Bran, Psyllium Husk Powder, Apple Cider Vinegar, Iodised Salt, Broad Bean Protein, Preservatives (Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate).

Specifications

Buns per pack
4
Good to know
Suitable for vegetarians, no artificial colours or flavours

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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.