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| Gilbert's Goodies Chocolate Chip Paradise Cookies |
BRAND: Gilbert’s Goodies
COST: $5.50
SIZE: 18 cookies (7oz)
COST PER COOKIE: $0.31/cookie ($0.79/oz)
CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: NO
CERTIFICATION AGENCY: N/A
ORGANIC: NO
CERTIFICATION AGENCY: N/A
VEGAN: NO
GLUTEN FREE FACILITY: UNKNOWN
LOCATION OF FACILITY: Sandy Hook, CT
*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:
What do you do when you can no longer eat the foods you have enjoyed all your life because you have discovered that you have developed several food allergies? The was the dilemma that Liz Gilbert of Gilbert’s Gourmet Goodies was faced with when she came to the realization that she was allergic to wheat, gluten, peanuts, nuts, soy, milk, corn and shellfish. Instead of just sitting back and depriving herself of the food she loved so much, she set out on a journey to create the baked goods without the things she is allergic to. It took her over six months of trial and error to get the recipe just right. I think she got it right because looking at the end product, it looks like she has developed a variety of great tasting products with no high fructose corn syrup, no hydrogenated oils, no preservatives, and are all natural.
Today, we tried the Chocolate Chip Paradise Cookies. It comes packed in a resealable plastic bag containing about 18 cookies totaling 7 ounces. Each cookie is about an inch and a half in diameter so they are pretty smaller cookies; almost bite size. Take a bite into one and you will know instantly why these are called paradise cookies. The texture of the cookies is great. It is similar to a shortbread cookie, but it is just a tad firmer. When you bite into it, it still holds its shape. The flavor was also very good. It was a little on the sweet side. While this is a chocolate chip cookie, I felt that the sweetness of the cookie part overpowered the chocolate flavor a little too much. This cookie would be the perfect complement to a nice cup of coffee or hot tea.
With so many things going for this cookie like being gluten free, allergy friendly, and all natural among many others, this really is a great cookie. The serving size is 4 cookies and with 140 calories, 6g of fat, 4g of saturated fat, and 12g of sugar, these probably aren’t the best for you, but if you account for the fact that Liz used high quality ingredients, meaning no high fructose corn syrup, no hydrogenated oils, and no preservatives, it is probably better than most cookies out there. One thing that did impress me is that the sodium content in this cookie is actually less than 5mg. Considering that most of the cookies we have tried had over 100mg of sodium, this is impressive.
This cookie is great for just about everyone. Those of you that have food allergies, this is the cookie for you. At $5.50 per 7oz bag, it isn’t outrageously priced either. That translates into $0.31/cookie, which is about the price you would pay for a regular cookie about the same size at the mall. A list of places these cookies are sold is available on their website: www.gilbertsgourmetgoodies.com and of course, you can buy them directly too.
Taste: Great textured cookie made with high quality all natural ingredients. The cookies are a little on the sweet side, but would go perfectly with a cup of coffee or hot tea.
Labeling: The labeling on this cookie was very nice. The bright colors made it look very fun and eye-catching.
Packaging: Resealable plastic package so it will stay fresh for longer.
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RATING:
Texture: 5
Taste: 3
Value: 4
OVERALL: 4
Reviewed 013111 by Calvin C.
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