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We were initially very excited for this, but the flavor just doesn't seem to have the alleged payoff. The garlic scapes are the strongest out of this bunch for flavor, but I do not find the flavor payoff is what promised or worth the price. I also understand the choice to not include fillers- particularly the dubious "natural flavors"- especially for those of us with fears around cross contamination for FODMAPS. However I find that without the fillers, the clumping of spices lends it to less reliable texture and flavor. I would ask Gourmend to perhaps reconsider their position on treating all fillers as adverse- there are ones that are proven safe for consumption that also improve texture and shelf life. I am hopeful and will continue using the spices, however would love to see some iterative improvements.
Low FODMAP Pantry Starter Bundle (Garlic Lover Edition)
- The potential is there
- Finally!
I ordered the Onion, Garlic and Garlic and Chive Scapes with some trepidation, hoping for the best, but prepared for another product that I could not eat. I have tried several different products in the past and have been disappointed because I was not able to use them. I have used all three products separately and combined (garlic and onion) in different recipes and have enjoyed the taste and have not had any adverse reactions. I am thrilled that I can use these seasonings again! Thank you!!
CNCindy N.Verified buyer - Love Gourmend products!
Low FODMAP was so bland I was starving until I found Gourmend.
ABAngela B.Verified buyer - Love these products
Love it! Delicious!
BMBeverly M.Verified buyer - Well worth it!
We have really enjoyed the green onion, garlic chives, and garlic scape powders and will continue to buy them and try other Gourmand products. They are higher quality than some others we’ve tried, as is the chicken broth. These ingredients have made a huge difference in my ability to enjoy favorite recipes that had been triggering my IBS. Very satisfied!
CMClara M.Verified buyer - Great Alternatives to high FODMAP spices
I like the taste of the Garlic and onion products! I am thrilled to have these ingredients back in my cooking arsenal
SZStanley Z.Verified buyer - Satisfying taste without the FODMAPS
The chicken stock is delicious! One can tell the high quality of the ingredients in the taste. The powders don't quite replace garlic and onions in my cooking, but they do add welcome flavor to my recipes. Thank you for helping to make my low fodmap journey more satisfying.
JLJulie L.Verified buyer
How is it low FODMAP if it’s garlic and onion?
Hi Maggie! It’s the bulbs of garlic and onion that are high FODMAP (high in fructans). Instead, we use parts of plants like the green tops of scallions, garlic scapes and garlic chives instead. They have a similar but more mild flavor that’s tasty, gentle and certified low FODMAP (through lab testing)!
Hi Hayley, appreciate the feedback! If any of your bottles were clumping upon arrival, that really should not be (I'll drop you a note). Storing in humid conditions or used over a steaming pot, though, might cause this over time. I don't think we'd make the tradeoff to include silicon dioxide in these though – that's the most reliable anti-caking agent but may not be great for you. That would not change the flavor though. For sure, these parts of the plants are more mild than the "real thing" -- we've found that blooming in oil or butter can help bring out more flavors as well.