By Reed Mangels, PhD, RD

I’m looking forward to an upcoming visit with a friend who avoids gluten due to celiac disease and also can’t tolerate alliums (onions, garlic, leeks, and similar foods). We usually make sushi and a stir-fry with tofu, vegetables, and rice noodles. This visit, we may branch out a bit with products from Fody’s. Many of Fody’s products check all the boxes – gluten-free, free of onion and garlic, and vegan. I noted at least one product (chicken soup base) that was not vegan so check the ingredient list of any products that you are considering. Products include a variety of pasta/pizza sauces (Bolognese, Marinara, Tomato Basil, and Spicy Marinara), ketchup, salsa, sauces and marinades (including barbecue, taco, and teriyaki), and salad dressings, among others. Their website https://www.fodyfoods.com/ includes a store locator. Hmm … maybe a gluten-free pizza or some barbecue tofu will be on the menu for our time together.

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