Sweet treats for special diets this Easter

Thursday, 22 March 2012 12:48 PM

Looking for a sweet treat on a special diet? Holland & Barrett’s ‘free from’ Easter Eggs range has been specifically created for individuals with food allergies and intolerances. Providing treats for people with special dietary needs including those with allergies or intolerances to dairy, gluten, wheat and egg, the health food retailer has also ensured that individuals with a preference for chocolate with a Low GI are also catered for.

If you’re partial to dark chocolate delight, you can now tuck into the new Dairy Free Dark Chocolate Easter Egg with six chocolate discs, £3.99. Suitable for vegetarians, the egg is made from 60% cocoa solids and has a characteristic dark chocolate flavour with rich cocoa notes and a clean aftertaste. Or try the Sugar Free Milk Chocolate Easter Egg with six chocolate discs, also £3.99, for a rich creamy flavour and smooth texture, substituting sugar content for a reduced calorie sweetener.

This is also ideal for individuals following a sugar free, reduced carbs or low glycemic index diet.
 

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