Boots Gluten Free Lemon & Coconut Slice

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Following on from my review of the Boots Gluten Free Salted Caramel slice, here we have their handcrafted Lemon & Coconut Slice. It's part of some new gluten free options Boots have quietly added to their range recently.

It's described as a "soft chewy base topped with lemon curd and a sweet coconut layer", and contains maize and egg whites, so not suitable if you have an a egg or corn allergy.


I have to say it tasted delicious, I much preferred it to the Salted Caramel Slice as the coconut and lemon flavours were spot on...creamy and coconutty yet tangy and zingy.


I also loved how moist the slice was, despite containing coconut which can often make some cakes rather dry, this was deliciously moist and a delight to bite into.

Overall, if you're celiac or gluten sensitive then this is a fantastic option! It tastes just like a regular cake, which is what most folks sensitive to gluten really want, so bravo to Boots for coming out wth these!

RATING: 8 out of 10. 

Comments

  1. Anonymous10 October 2015 at 04:34

    It's really miserable being a Coeliac who also has an egg allergy, getting excited to see new Free from food only to read the label and it contains egg ( sadly meaning our options are limited even further when it comes to treats.

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  2. Unknown28 October 2015 at 08:53

    Kev where are halloween snack reviews!

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