All Purpose Flour | Gluten-Free

When you’re shopping for an all-purpose flour replacement with food allergies in mind, gluten-free flour blends present a specific challenge: most commercial blends are produced in facilities that also handle wheat, tree nuts, or dairy, making the ‘gluten-free’ claim unreliable for anyone with celiac disease or a severe wheat allergy. Gerbs Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour is processed in our dedicated allergen-free facility in Johnston, Rhode Island, free from the 14 most common allergens on dedicated equipment with no co-packers. Designed as a 1-for-1 replacement for wheat-based all-purpose flour, this blend works across a wide range of everyday baking applications: cookies, muffins, pancakes, quick breads, and most standard cake recipes. The blend is formulated to approximate the structure and moisture absorption of conventional flour without requiring major recipe reformulation in most cases. For households managing celiac disease or multiple food allergies, the significance of a facility guarantee cannot be overstated. A product can be gluten-free by formulation and still present a cross-contamination risk if the processing environment is shared. The Gerbs Guarantee means the entire chain, raw ingredient sourcing, processing, packaging, and shipping, is managed in-house by trained staff in a single dedicated facility. This is the flour for the baker who cannot take risks with the ingredient list and needs a reliable, consistent product that performs across everyday recipes. Allergen Declaration Free From: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, gluten/wheat, soybeans, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, sesame, mustard, celery, lupin, and sulfur dioxide/sulfites. All raw ingredients are processed, packaged, handled, stored, and shipped by trained staff in our family owned & operated facility in Johnston, Rhode Island on dedicated non-GMO, Vegan, and Kosher equipment. No co-packers. No co-manufacturers. For anyone with a mild to severe food allergy or a family with one, we wish to assure you that this is why Gerbs handles all aspects of production & operation. If you have any questions about your allergy and our products, please contact us at sales@mygerbs.com or (401) 231-5181 before ordering. What Is Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour? Gluten-free all-purpose flour is a blend of gluten-free flours and starches formulated to function as a substitute for conventional wheat-based all-purpose flour in standard recipes. Wheat flour’s structure comes largely from gluten, the protein network that forms when wheat flour is hydrated and mixed. Gluten-free blends approximate that structure using alternative ingredients, typically a combination of rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, or similar components. Gerbs Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour is designed as a 1-for-1 replacement by volume in most baking recipes. It performs reliably in cookies, muffins, quick breads, pancakes, and cake recipes. For yeast-leavened applications such as sandwich bread, the addition of a binding agent (xanthan gum or psyllium husk) may improve texture and rise. The blend is produced in Gerbs’ dedicated allergen-free facility in Johnston, Rhode Island, making it suitable for households managing celiac disease or wheat allergies where cross-contamination is a genuine concern. Key Health Benefits Safe for Celiac Disease and Wheat Allergy The primary benefit of Gerbs Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour is verified allergen safety for people with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or wheat allergy. Produced in a dedicated allergen-free facility in Johnston, Rhode Island, this flour eliminates the cross-contamination risk that makes many commercial gluten-free products unreliable for people with severe sensitivity. Expanded Dietary Inclusion A reliable gluten-free flour blend makes a wide range of baked goods accessible to people who would otherwise need to avoid them. Cookies, muffins, pancakes, quick breads, and most everyday cake recipes can be made with this flour as a 1-for-1 substitute, allowing people on restricted diets to participate in shared meals and family baking without separate preparation. No Cross-Reactive Allergens Unlike many gluten-free flour blends that incorporate almond flour, coconut flour, or legume-based flours, which are allergens for a significant portion of the allergen-affected population, Gerbs Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour is free from all 14 major allergens. This makes it suitable for households managing multiple food allergies simultaneously. Versatile Macro Profile for Everyday Baking The blend provides a macro profile comparable to standard all-purpose flour, making recipe adaptation straightforward. No major calorie or protein differences that would require significant recipe reformulation for most standard baked goods. As with all foods, individual results may vary. Gerbs makes no medical claims. Nutrition Facts Serving size: ¼ cup (30g). Calories: 110. Total Fat: 0.5g. Total Carbohydrate: 25g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Total Sugars: 0g). Protein: 2g. Sodium: 0mg. Iron: 0.4mg (2% DV). Calcium: 4mg. Source: USDA FoodData Central / typical GF rice-tapioca blend composition. Flavor & Texture Profile Gerbs Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour has a mild, neutral flavor with minimal perceptible taste difference from conventional all-purpose flour in most baked applications. There is no pronounced graininess, beany note, or off-flavor. Baked goods produced with this flour have a light, even crumb in cookies and quick breads. The texture in finished baked goods closely approximates wheat flour results in most standard recipes. Ingredients Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch, Potato Starch. Baking Tips for Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Use as a 1-for-1 Substitute Gerbs Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour is formulated to substitute for conventional all-purpose flour at a 1-for-1 ratio by volume in most standard recipes. No recipe modification is required for cookies, muffins, pancakes, quick breads, and most cake recipes. Measure as you would conventional flour: spoon into the measuring cup and level with a straight edge, do not scoop directly from the bag. Weigh by Grams for Accuracy Gluten-free flour blends can vary in density, and volume measurements introduce more variation than with wheat flour. For consistent results in recipes you bake repeatedly, use a kitchen scale and measure by grams. Most standard all-purpose flour recipes specify 120-130g per cup. Use the same gram weight when substituting this blend. Add Xanthan Gum for Yeast-Leavened Recipes Gluten is what gives yeast bread its elastic, stretchy structure. For yeast-leavened breads (sandwich loaf, pizza dough, dinner rolls), add ¼ teaspoon of xanthan gum per cup of gluten-free flour to provide binding and structure. If your blend already contains xanthan gum, do not add more, check the ingredient list first. For quick breads and chemically leavened recipes, xanthan gum is generally not required. Do Not Overmix Without gluten to develop, over-mixing gluten-free batters and doughs will not improve structure, it will only incorporate excess air or make the batter gummy. Mix until ingredients are just combined. Most gluten-free batters will look slightly wetter or more fluid than their wheat counterparts; this is expected and does not indicate an error. Allow Batter to Rest For pancakes, muffins, and quick breads, letting the mixed batter rest for 5-10 minutes before baking allows the starches in the flour blend to hydrate fully. This produces a more even crumb and better texture in the finished product. Storage Store gluten-free flour in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry. For longer shelf life, particularly for rice flour, which can go rancid due to its fat content, refrigerate or freeze after opening. Frozen flour can be used directly without thawing in most baking applications. Properly stored at room temperature, this flour maintains quality for 6-12 months after opening; refrigerated or frozen, up to 18 months. FAQ Does this flour contain xanthan gum? Check the ingredient list on your specific bag. Gerbs Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour is a clean, minimal-ingredient blend. If xanthan gum is not listed in the ingredients, the blend does not contain it. For yeast-leavened recipes such as sandwich bread or pizza dough, you will need to add xanthan gum separately (approximately ¼ tsp per cup of flour). For most quick breads, cookies, muffins, and pancakes, xanthan gum is not required. Does gluten-free flour work like regular flour in recipes? In most quick-bread, cookie, muffin, and pancake recipes, yes, Gerbs GF flour substitutes at a 1-for-1 ratio with no other changes required. For yeast-leavened recipes, the behavior differs because gluten is responsible for the elastic structure that traps gas and allows bread to rise. Adding a binding agent (xanthan gum or psyllium husk) compensates partially, but results will still differ from wheat bread. Is this flour processed in a gluten-free facility? Yes. Gerbs Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour is produced in our dedicated allergen-free facility in Johnston, Rhode Island, free from wheat, gluten, and all 13 other major allergens. No co-packers, no shared equipment with gluten-containing products. This makes it appropriate for people with celiac disease or severe wheat allergy, not just gluten preference. What is in the blend? Gerbs Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour is a blend of gluten-free flours and starches designed to approximate the function and texture of conventional all-purpose flour. The specific blend composition is on the product label. The blend contains no almond flour, no coconut flour, and no legume-based flours, common components in other GF blends that are themselves allergens. How should I store GF flour? Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry. For extended shelf life, refrigerate or freeze after opening, rice flour, in particular, can go rancid at room temperature over time. Frozen flour can be used directly in most baking recipes without thawing. At room temperature, use within 6-12 months of opening.