Gluten Free Cereal: Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice Cereal

PRODUCT NAME:                                     CRISPY BROWN RICE CEREAL

BRAND:                                                         EREWHON 

COST:                                                             $5.65

SIZE:                                                               10 OZ

COST PER OZ:                                              $0.57/oz

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:                       YES

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:                      GFCO

ORGANIC:                                                    YES

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:                      OREGON TILTH

VEGAN:                                                         YES

GLUTEN FREE FACILITY:                         UNKNOWN                       

LOCATION OF FACILITY:                         SAN FRANCISCO, CA

SHELF LIFE:                                                  8 MONTHS

*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging.  We cannot verify the accuracy of this information.  For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.

REVIEW:

The folks at Attune Foods have created an industry consisting of several lines of all natural snacks made with the consumers’ digestive health in mind. Erewhon is made up of of seven organic and gluten free versions of classic cereals like Corn Flakes and Rice Krispies. All their products feature simple, all natural, allergy conscious ingredients. Made with certified gluten free ingredients and without common allergens like dairy, soy, peanuts, or tree nuts, Erewhon organic cereals are safe and delicious for most everyone.

Rice cereal, while it appears to be safe, is usually not safe for people with gluten sensitivities. This is because it is often sweetened with barley malt. However, this is not the case for Erewhon’s Crispy Brown Rice cereal. While it is similar to conventional Rice Krispies cereal in texture and induced childhood memories with a snap, crackle, pop, it is distinctly different because of its certified organic label and simple, all natural ingredients list. Also unlike Rice Krispies, Erewhon’s Crispy Brown Rice cereal was nutty, a little salty, and not very sweet at all. This is a huge relief to those, like myself, who crave a more savory breakfast.

I poured unsweetened almond milk over my bowl of crispy brown rice cereal and enjoyed it with bananas and raspberries on top. The cereal was light and airy, but a little too light for my appetite. I tend to eat pretty big breakfasts, and at a meager 110 calories, this cereal left me feeling hungry a couple hours later.

Taste:  nutty, crispy, and slightly salty, this cereal tasted the way I expected an organic puffed rice cereal to taste. I enjoyed mine with almond milk and fruit, which made for a nice, very light breakfast or snack.

Labeling: The front of the package featured the products name, its organic, gluten free status, and its standing as a 100% whole grain cereal. The side of the package had nutrition information, its certification labels, and ingredients. The back had an overabundance of information about the product and brand.

Packaging:   Nine 1cup servings of cereal were packaged in a plastic bag inside of a classic cereal box.

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RATING:
Texture:        4
Taste:             4

Value:            3
OVERALL:      3.7

Reviewed  by: Jennie L.