What’s The Best Gluten Free White Bread In Aussie Supermarkets?
Finding the best gluten free white bread can feel like chasing unicorns. Promising on the label, but disappointing once you take a bite. We taste-tested 7 white loaves sold in Woolies, Coles, or Aldi. Find out what bread is worthy of your trolley.
Quick summary: Our taste tests showed just how far gluten-free bread has come since 2020. None of the loaves were outright bad, but Helga’s Traditional White and Abbott’s Rustic White came out on top, scoring best across flavour, texture, appearance.
Ranked #1
Helga’s Gluten Free Traditional White 470g
Rating: 4.7/5. Price: $7.80
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TEXTURE
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Helga’s Gluten Free Traditional White was a standout in the gluten-free bread section. The crust looks appealing and the loaf itself, while a little flatter and wider than standard, is a good size for making proper sandwiches. Using rice bran gives it a more natural white shade, avoiding the stark, artificial look that some other gluten-free loaves tend to have.
Where the loaf really shines is texture. It was the best of all the breads tested, coming closest to the feel of a regular wheat loaf. The slices are uniform, sturdy, and easy to work with. Use these slices for your favourite toasted sandwich, tuna melt, or Reuben.
Flavour-wise, this bread is pleasant and balanced, with no odd aftertastes. Helga’s has baked a gluten-free bread that doesn’t feel like a compromise, making it our preferred choice for everyday use.
Ranked #2
Abbott’s Bakery Gluten Free Rustic White 500g
Rating: 4.5/5. Price: $7.90
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TEXTURE
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Abbott’s Gluten Free Rustic White made a solid first impression with its neat, square shape and even appearance. It looks more like a traditional sandwich loaf than many of its competitors, which helps it feel a bit closer to “normal” bread.
The flavour is fairly neutral, in line with most of the breads tested, though there’s a mild rice flour note that comes through. It’s not unpleasant and you won’t notice anything once the bread is loaded up with fillings.
One unique touch is the addition of molasses, which gives the bread a slightly yellowish shade. This gets rid of the overly bright, artificial-looking whiteness that some gluten-free loaves have.
Abbott’s GF Rustic White is reliable, good-looking, and easy to enjoy as an everyday bread.
Ranked #3
Coles I’m Free From Traditional White Loaf 440g
Rating: 4.0/5. Price: $6.25
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TEXTURE
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Our tasting team were surprised to see a homebrand product in the top 3, but here it is. The Coles I’m Free From Traditional White Loaf earned its spot. It has a soft, pliable texture, the best of the homebrand options from Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi.
Unfortunately, the shape of the loaf lets it down. The loaf we reviewed was squashed in on one side, giving it a non-uniform appearance that isn’t ideal for making neat sandwiches. This wasn’t caused by careless staff or shipping, it was the way it was baked. If you just want a piece of toast with butter, shape isn’t a biggie – but making toasted sandwiches or neat-shaped club sandwiches won’t work so well.
The flavour is mild, with no odd or offensive notes. There is a slight starchy, grainy aftertaste, but it isn’t overwhelming and doesn’t take away too much from the eating experience.
Packaging could be improved. The single pack is better for the environment, but it’s still a pain to open and even less convenient to reseal.
Overall, Coles I’m Free From Bread is a decent gluten-free bread, especially if texture is your priority.
Ranked #4
Tip Top The One Gluten Free Soft White 550g
Rating: 4.0/5. Price: $7.30
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TEXTURE
VISUALS
Tip Top The One Gluten Free stood out straight away for its appearance; a nice-looking white interior contrasted with a delicious-looking golden-brown crust. The loaf had a good overall shape, perfect for sandwiches or toast.
Texturally, it’s soft and elastic, but noticeably moister than the others. Unfortunately, this made it claggy and harder to chew eaten as a sandwich. Once toasted, it was greatly improved.
Overall, a decent bread which we think deserves a spot in the middle of our list.
Ranked #5
Woolworths Free From Gluten White 440g
Rating: 3.8/5. Price: $5.50
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TEXTURE
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Woolworths Free From Gluten White is a decent all-rounder in the gluten-free bread lineup.
The loaf had a few small holes in the crumb, but nothing too distracting. Overall it presented quite well.
Flavour-wise, it’s mild and inoffensive, with no lingering aftertaste. However, when compared directly to Coles Gluten Free Traditional White, Woolworths falls a little short in texture. It’s still enjoyable and works fine for everyday use, but the Coles loaf has a softer, more pliable feel that makes it better for sandwiches.
Woolworths Free From White is a safe, reliable choice for those wanting a cheaper product than the branded loaves.
Ranked #6
Wonder Gluten Free Bread 470g
Rating: 3.5/5. Price: $7.00
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TEXTURE
VISUALS
Wonder Gluten Free was a mixed bag (excuse the pun). It delivered a nice texture and mild flavour. It was noticeably less claggy than The One loaf.
Wonder landed close to the bottom of our list, thanks to a crust that was unusually dark and looked overcooked. The loaf was also riddled with holes, a major pet peeve of gluten free shoppers!
Each slice varied wildly in thickness with some almost double the size of others. A thick slice isn’t a bad thing, but the thinner ones were unusable.
Maybe Goodman Fielder, or whoever makes their GF bread, was having an off day? Thankfully, we update these reviews every 6 months, so there’s an opportunity for this bread to score higher next time.
Ranked #7
Aldi Bakehouse Gluten Free 440g
Rating: 3.2/5. Price: $4.99
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TEXTURE
VISUALS
Aldi’s Baker’s Life Bakehouse White Bread looks more old-school gluten free than some of its competitors on the shelf. It’s noticeably whiter than the Coles or Woolworths loaves, giving it a slightly “fake” look.
The shape of the loaf and flavour were fine, but points were lost for texture. The crumb is on the drier side, and despite still having a week left on its best-before date, it felt and tasted stale. While it’s okay for toast, Aldi Bakehouse fell short in this review.
Results Summary
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Product Image |
Product Name |
Price |
Rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Helga’s Gluten Free Traditional White Loaf 470g |
$7.80 |
4.7 |
 |
Abbott’s Bakery Gluten Free Rustic White Bread Slice Loaf 500g |
$7.90 |
4.5 |
 |
Coles I’m Free From Traditional White Loaf 440g |
$6.25 |
4.0 |
 |
Tip Top The One Gluten |
$7.30 |
4.0 |
 |
Woolworths Free From Gluten White Bread Loaf 440g |
$5.50 |
3.8 |
 |
Wonder White Bread Gluten Free 470g |
$7.00 |
3.5 |
 |
Aldi Bakehouse Gluten Free White Bread 440g |
$4.99 |
3.2 |
