Patties Foods has launched a single-wrap version of its Gluten Free Meat Pie, specially for the foodservice market.

Coeliac disease, or gluten intolerance, affects an estimated 1 in 100 people. The only way coeliacs can avoid symptoms is to follow a strict gluten-free diet.

Patties Foodservice Marketing Manager, Ms Jaclyn Hegarty, says “there is strong demand for the Gluten Free Pie among coeliacs, and the sales are incremental because this audience would otherwise not be able to eat a regular pie.

“The new single-wrap format will make it easier for the out-of-home market to offer a gluten free alternative. It’s as simple as adding it to their menu without having to invest in special production facilities”, Ms Hegarty said.

The Patties Gluten Free Pie is also wheat free, dairy free, fructose friendly and low in fat and sodium.

Patties Foods have also built a 100% gluten free environment at its bakery in Bairnsdale Victoria to ensure the integrity of its gluten free products.