How to keep your gluten free ingredient costs down

It’s worth your time to do a little research! Check your local grocery store. Some may even have a specific section with GF products. Check online suppliers, but don’t forget to factor in shipping costs in the overall cost of the product. I have had success with Amazon for some things, but not others. And prices can fluctuate, so it’s always a good idea remember what you have paid in the past for a product. Maybe even keep a running list on your phone, so you don’t end up paying more than you need to for something. If you do a lot of baking, or use a particular product in large amounts, sometimes it’s worth it to buy in bulk. For some gluten free flours that may mean purchasing a case of 4 or 6 smaller packages, instead of purchasing them individually. For example, I use quite a bit of Bob’s Red Mill GF White Rice flour. It comes in 24 oz packages, so I usually buy a case of 4 on Amazon. Which is more cost effective in the long run.

 Also remember if you are GF by choice, you may be able to buy products that are GF by nature, but may be manufactured in a plant that also has products with gluten in them. In this case they are not guaranteed to be GF. These products are sometimes cheaper than something that is sold as GF. For example, oatmeal is inherently GF, but may have some cross-contamination depending on where it is packaged. Oatmeal that is labeled as GF may be a little more expensive than oatmeal that is not labeled GF.