How Perfectly Crisp Begins with Gluten Free

While the demand for gluten-free menu options has cooled off, a crowd of eaters is still seeking favorites that are prepared sans gluten. Over the years, many improvements have been made to help achieve the textures and flavors that were once reserved only for the wheat kernel. Blending alternative starches can yield impressive results regarding the crisp and crunchy factor.

For example, Social Kitchens Professional Dusted Ring & Tentacle Calamari uses a blend of corn starch and rice flour to achieve a perfectly crisp result. So, the next time you reach for flour as a dredge or coating, go for a gluten-free alternative and discover the textures and flavors they yield (plus, you might expand your audience).

• Corn meal or corn starch
• Rice, soy, corn, potato, and bean flours
• Amaranth, flax, and millet

Note that gluten-free allergens should be treated no differently than others, like shellfish, nuts, and dairy. Consult with local resources on how to manage these allergens in your kitchen.