Gluten-Free Orzo (400g)
Grecian Living gluten-free orzo brings traditional “youvetsi” back to your table—no wheat worries attached. “Comfort food after 40? Yes—and without the heavy aftermath! 😉”
Category: Gluten Free
Product code: 5073
Availability: AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE
🧡 Why choose this Gluten-Free Orzo?
Love classic flavors but avoid gluten? This orzo is made for you. Familiar taste & texture with a clean label—rice & corn base, no wheat, no egg, no lactose. Cooks like the traditional one, bakes beautifully, and holds shape in soups & salads. Perfect for family meals, fasting/vegan days, or simply lighter pasta nights.
Classic Greek comfort food—minus the wheat drama. Make it youvetsi… and keep it light-hearted! 😄
🔬 Evidence-Based Benefits:
– Gluten-free: suitable for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance (per gluten-free dietary guidelines).
– Wheat-free alternative: based on rice & corn for those avoiding wheat.
– Balanced carb base: practical meal foundation when paired with protein & veggies.
(Based on nutrition literature & celiac management guidelines.)
How to Use:
– Classic youvetsi (baked): sear meat (chicken/beef/pork), add tomato & stock, stir in orzo, bake until done.
– “Orzotto” style: add stock gradually in a pan with veggies/seafood until al dente.
– Soups & salads: boil 10–12′, drain, combine with fresh ingredients (cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil, parmesan).
Boil time: 10–12 minutes in salted water (taste at 10′ for al dente).
🧾 Ingredients:
Corn starch, rice flour, corn flour, soy flour, emulsifier: mono- & diglycerides of fatty acids, thickener: guar gum, salt.
📊 Nutrition per 100g:
Energy: 1551 kJ / 366 kcal
Fat: 2 g — of which saturates: 1 g
Carbohydrate: 74.8 g — of which sugars: 1.5 g
Dietary fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 11 g
Salt: 1.28 g
🌿 Certifications & Origin:
– Origin: Greece (Grecian Living brand).
– Manufacturer statement: Gluten-free.
– Suitable for: Gluten-free, vegan/fasting, egg-free, lactose-free, wheat-free.
– Allergens: Contains soy.
Packaging & Storage:
Pack: 400g.
Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity & sunlight.
Servings: ~4 × 100g.