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Aldi Bakers Life Gluten Free Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

Aldi Bakers Life Gluten Free Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

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Type

Flavour
Gluten Free Chocolate

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Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
49%
Taste test score
47%
Toasted score
53%
Fresh (untoasted) score
40%
Nutrition score
70%

Comments

Taste test notes
u0026#149; Flatter and wider appearance with no glaze and unfinshed cross, so not as appealing as it could be.u003cbru003e u0026#149; Chocolate pieces evident but unevenly distributed so affects taste and texture, little choc flavour evident.u003cbru003e u0026#149; It's better toasted. The toasted bun had better chocolate piece distribution which affects balance of texture and flavour.u003cbru003e u0026#149; Pale round hockey puck. Very uneven chocolate distribution.u003cbru003e u0026#149; Slight chocolate flavour when toasted – more choc chips needed.u003cbru003e u0026#149; Strong smell of nut butter or flax. Texture is nice not too grainy. I don't get much chocolate flavour, choc chips inside but not much flavour or texture from this.u003cbru003e u0026#149; Aroma not appealing but better when toasted. Texture has some structure but very flat, better when toasted. Basic not much flavour.u003cbru003e

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
D
Percentage of Australian ingredients
40%

Cost

Price
$3.99
Price per bun
$1.33

Nutrition

Health Star Rating
3.5
Energy per 100g (kJ)
1200
Protein per 100g (g)
6
Fat per 100g (g)
7.2
Saturated fat per 100g (g)
3.6
Carbohydrates per 100g (g)
44.3
Sugars per 100g (g)
13
Fibre per 100g (g)
9.4
Sodium per 100g (mg)
290
Percentage of chocolate
15%
Percentage of fruit
NA
Ingredients
Water, Modified Starches (1442, 1412), Dark Chocolate Chips (15%) [Sugar, Cocoa Solids (44%), Emulsifier (322), Natural Flavour], Rice Flour, Sugar, Soy Flour, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil, Cocoa Powder, Egg White Powder, Vinegar, Soy Protein, Yeast, Vegetable Gums (464, 466, 412, 461), Iodised Salt, Psyllium Husk Powder, Tapioca Starch, Humectant (422), Potato Starch, Natural Flavour, Preservative (200).

Specifications

Buns per pack
3
Good to know
No artificial colours or flavours, dairy free, good source of fibre, suitable for vegetarians

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