Nov 18, 2020 Well, it seems like there's at least some good news in 2020 after all, because Kraft's now made a gluten-free formulation of their classic blue box of Macaroni & Cheese Dinner. The winning combination of noodles and cheesy powder that only needs some water to transform into gold has been reformulated to meet the FDA's gluten free standards. When it comes to nutrition, an original pack of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese is nearly identical to the new gluten-free variety. The main difference is the amount of protein. Most of Kraft's iconic blue box products pack 9 grams of protein into a single serving, whereas the gluten-free take has 7 grams of protein.
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Mac and cheese is one of the most classic comfort foods, but for those with a sensitivity or allergy to gluten, accessing that nostalgic taste is a bit more difficult. They've often had to give it up or use disappointing substitutions.
But now, the biggest (and bluest) mac brand, Kraft Mac & Cheese, is finally launching a gluten-free version of its product nationwide.
“Families love our Kraft Mac & Cheese, and we didn’t want to limit who could enjoy our iconic blue box,' said Emily Violett, senior associate brand manager at Kraft Heinz, in a media statement. 'With our new gluten free offering, fans with dietary restrictions or gluten intolerance can now have our deliciously cheesy Kraft Gluten Free Mac & Cheese, and that’s something to smile about!”
Nutrition-wise, the new Kraft Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has 260 calories, 1.5 grams of saturated fat and 560 milligrams of sodium, compared to Kraft’s Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, which contains 250 calories, 1.5 grams of saturated fat and 570 milligrams of sodium per serving.
The new gluten-free spin on the traditional mac includes brown rice and corn pasta and, of course, the original flavor cheese sauce mix — which is really where all the flavor's at.
Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese
Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese
© Amazon Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese (Amazon / Amazon)- Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese $63.99 at Amazon
- Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese $2.49 at Target
- Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese $2.99 at Rite Aid
Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese launches on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and will be permanently available at grocery stores nationwide. However, eagle-eyed shoppers may have already found it on shelves in select stores, such as Target and Rite-Aid.
“It started to roll out in a few select stores this fall but will now be officially available everywhere,” a representative told TODAY Food in an email.
Related: The new cookies will come in original and Double Stuf varieties.
Those on a gluten-free diet craving their favorite snack foods have recently gotten some exciting new options: Oreo recently announced on Monday it is releasing a gluten-free version of its classic cookie in 2021; some major pizza chains, such as Papa John's, have offered gluten-free crusts for a few years now; and Chick-fil-A has had gluten-free buns for a while now, too.
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Mac and cheese is one of the most classic comfort foods, but for those with a sensitivity or allergy to gluten, accessing that nostalgic taste is a bit more difficult. They've often had to give it up or use disappointing substitutions.
But now, the biggest (and bluest) mac brand, Kraft Mac & Cheese, is finally launching a gluten-free version of its product nationwide.
“Families love our Kraft Mac & Cheese, and we didn’t want to limit who could enjoy our iconic blue box,' said Emily Violett, senior associate brand manager at Kraft Heinz, in a media statement. 'With our new gluten free offering, fans with dietary restrictions or gluten intolerance can now have our deliciously cheesy Kraft Gluten Free Mac & Cheese, and that’s something to smile about!”
Nutrition-wise, the new Kraft Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has 260 calories, 1.5 grams of saturated fat and 560 milligrams of sodium, compared to Kraft’s Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, which contains 250 calories, 1.5 grams of saturated fat and 570 milligrams of sodium per serving.
Gluten Free Kraft Macaroni And Cheese
The new gluten-free spin on the traditional mac includes brown rice and corn pasta and, of course, the original flavor cheese sauce mix — which is really where all the flavor's at.
Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese
Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese
© Amazon Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese (Amazon / Amazon)- Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese $63.99 at Amazon
- Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese $2.49 at Target
- Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese $2.99 at Rite Aid
Kraft Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese launches on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and will be permanently available at grocery stores nationwide. However, eagle-eyed shoppers may have already found it on shelves in select stores, such as Target and Rite-Aid.
“It started to roll out in a few select stores this fall but will now be officially available everywhere,” a representative told TODAY Food in an email.
Related: The new cookies will come in original and Double Stuf varieties.
Gluten Free Mac And Cheese Kraft Recipes
Those on a gluten-free diet craving their favorite snack foods have recently gotten some exciting new options: Oreo recently announced on Monday it is releasing a gluten-free version of its classic cookie in 2021; some major pizza chains, such as Papa John's, have offered gluten-free crusts for a few years now; and Chick-fil-A has had gluten-free buns for a while now, too.