The Deli sandwiches that we make in the Boise Co-op deli are our most requested item – by a mile. For months we have been looking for just the right bread to offer our customers in order to provide a gluten-free sandwich option in this, our most popular deli item. Without naming names, a few gluten-free breads were a bit too “cardboardy”, or otherwise just not quite right.

Then came Udi’s brand gluten free bread.

No concession in taste is going to be made when someone orders a sandwich made with Udi’s whole grain bread- the size of the slice is a bit smaller than the other breads we use, but the same portions of meat, and/or all of the other condiments is guaranteed to be the same. Udi’s uses brown rice flour, potato starch, egg whites, and a little canola oil to keep the bread moist and flavorful. I think someone could taste this “blind” and not be aware that it’s gluten free. Really.

This Denver, CO bakery is an ambitious operation- with production including gluten free whole grain bread, white bread, muffins, bagels, and more. You can also find several of Ud’i’s products in our frozen foods aisle, on the east side. Check out their interesting website to learn more about these folks who certainly seem to enjoy what they do!

-Todd Giesler