When it comes to crafting wholesome, allergen-free bread, it’s essential to be mindful of the ingredients that many people react to. At Simple Kneads, we prioritize the health and well-being of our customers by omitting common allergens and problematic ingredients. From wheat, dairy, and eggs to tree nuts, soy, and even rice, we’ve carefully selected each exclusion to ensure our bread remains safe and nutritious for those with dietary sensitivities. Our commitment to clean, simple nutrition is what drives us to continue refining our recipes, providing you with bread that’s both delicious and supportive of your health journey.
Wheat: Aside from the fact that most of our customer base is gluten-intolerant, wheat in the United States has been contaminated with glyphosate, pathogens, and mycotoxins. It’s no wonder that one third of Americans are trying to avoid wheat, even if they have not been diagnosed as gluten-intolerant!
Eggs: Eggs have not only been linked with heart disease, diabetes and cancer, but are often associated with allergy-related symptoms and autoimmune diseases (which is the case with most of our customers). For many, they cause an inflammatory response and wreak havoc in the body, leading to even more issues.
Dairy: Dairy is one of the most common food allergens. Its associated with a host of issues. When people cut dairy from the diet, they will find relief from skin problems and numerous digestive issues. Not to mention weight loss!
Tree Nuts: Although in many studies nuts have been associated with health and longevity, about 1% of the US population is allergic to them. Tree nuts (which would include nut oils and nut butters) are among the eight most common food allergies and can be lifelong and sometimes life-threatening.
Soy: When soy started its career in the health and wellness space, in the 1980’s, it was considered a superfood and was used in everything from plant-based milk to diaper ointment. Since then, however, many have discovered its darker side. Some are deathly allergic to soy and those with autoimmune disorders are instructed to avoid it. Furthermore, soy is often blamed for throwing off hormone balance. If you like soy, make it organic, and not a daily thing… For our product, it’s out altogether.
Peanuts: Peanuts, which are technically legumes, are another common food allergen that can be fatal for some people. Mold and mycotoxins are the main culprits. These little foes are known to cause a host of problems. Especially if you have candida or digestive issues. As always, organic options are far better than conventional.
Sesame: Years ago, SK used these tasty seeds, but they too have become recognized among the top allergens. When many of our customers requested them to be removed, we accommodated. Like the other allergens mentioned, for some individuals’ sesame seeds can be very dangerous. Thankfully, about 25% of children who are allergic to sesame, eventually outgrow the allergy.
Starches, Fillers & Gums: Not only are these ingredients completely unnecessary, but they cause serious digestive issues and contain little to no nutritional value! Lack of nutrition is one of the main reasons people are sick today! Our product is all about Simple nutrition, so starches, fillers and gums will not be found in our breads.
Baker’s Yeast: We make bread using the ancient method of leavening – sourdough! Sourdough contains wild yeast cultures while typical Baker’s yeast has a harsher and faster yeast made in a lab. True sourdough promotes digestive health and happy tummies. We are committed to giving you the very best for your health!
Rice: More and more people are becoming allergic to rice. Rice can contain high levels of arsenic and although it is a gluten-free grain, it is often contaminated with gluten. Also, it can be difficult to digest and many of our customers have serious digestive issues. So, no rice in our bread, only simple whole and healthy ancient grains, naturally leavened to happiness.
Through the years we have continued to perfect our product. Some of these changes have been initiated by the many requests coming in from our customers with serious challenges. It’s super important to us that we meet the needs of our customers, as far as we are able. We are so grateful for their support and feedback. It’s what has made our product what it is today.
Sandy K Workman
SK Director of Brand Development
