Now a Nut-Free Facility

Due to supply problems, and recent huge price increases associated with certain nuts (almonds, filberts, walnuts) as of January 1, 2007, Ener-G Foods will be a dedicated nut-free facility as well as wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and Kosher certified. This means that the following items will no longer be produced and will be discontinued: Granola Bars, Granola Cereal and Trail Mix... Read Full Article

Allergen Statement

Ener-G Foods, Inc. is a wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut free, tree-nut free, kosher certified facility. The company has three separately owned production lines. All products manufactured by Ener-G Foods, Inc. are subject to our HACCP program. This program is in addition to current Good Manufacturing Processes required by the federal and state governments...Read Entire Cross Contamination Policy

KO: Knocking Out...Allergenic Ingredients
Now Soy Free:

Pound Cake
Moist and rich vanilla flavor! Smear frosting on it and layer, makes a great cake or eat as is. It’s delicious either way!

Communion Wafers
The first of its kind, a hypoallergenic holy communion wafer for those with food sensitivities!

Ener-G Foods is continuingly striving to cater to all individuals with dietary restrictions. We’re constantly making changes for the best of all our customers. The newly revised Pound Cake and Communion Wafers are a perfect example...Read Full Article

Quick Start Guide to a Gluten-Free Diet

Here is a quick and simple view of the Gluten-Free (GF) diet. Not all areas are a clear-cut as portrayed by this guide. This is intended to be used as a safe and temporary survival tool until the newly diagnosed celiac can gather additional information. Understanding these dietary requirements will enable a person newly diagnosed to read labels and determine if a product is in fact GF or not....Read Full Article

Spring Recipes

As flowers start to bloom and spring emerges, it’s a great time to start planning outdoor gatherings and good food for all to enjoy. Use these delicious menus for your next function. Find more great recipes in our Recipe Database

Pasta Shell Salad
1 Pkg Ener-G White Rice Small Shells
4 garlic cloves
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup shrimp
1 cup sliced olives
4 medium tomatoes, cut into small wedges
1 green pepper, diced
Any desired toppings/vegetables (green peas, hard boiled eggs, radishes, etc.)

Cook Ener-G Gluten-Free Shells according to directions below. Drain. Spear garlic cloves with toothpicks. Stir oil and lemon juice together. Add Ener-G Small Shells and mix well. Bury speared garlic cloves in mixture and refrigerate overnight. Remove garlic cloves. Mix in remaining ingredients. Serve. Mayonnaise may be mixed in if desired.Add 8 ounces (1/2 carton of Ener-G Small Shells to 2-3/4 quarts of rapidly boiling water to which 1 tablespoon salt has been added. Boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender, but still firm. Drain and rinse with warm water.

Hawaiian Ham Slice
One 3/4-inch thick center cut ham (about 1-1/2 lb)
1 tbsp water
2 tsp Ener-G Potato Starch Flour
1 (8oz) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1/2 cup lite syrup
1 tbsp vinegar
2 tsp prepared mustard

Trim and discard fat from edges of ham. Place ham in 11x7-inch glass baking dish or 1-1/2 qt shallow casserole dish; cover with wax paper. Microwave at High for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through, rotating dish after 3 minutes. Let stand covered while preparing sauce.Combine water and potato starch in small microwaveable bowl; mix until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Microwave at High 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring after 3 minutes. Drain liquid from ham. Spoon about 1/2 cup sauce over ham; serve with remaining sauce on the side. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Gluten Free Marble Cake
1-1/2 cups Gluten-Free Gourmet Blend
2 tsp Ener-G Baking Powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tsp gluten-free vanilla
2/3 cup milk
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
2 tbsp water

Frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp gluten-free vanilla
2 to 3 tbsp milk

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 8-inch square baking pan. Set aside. Stir together Gourmet Blend, Baking Powder, and salt in large bowl. Set aside. Beat 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter in a large bowl at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add Gourmet Blend alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.Place 1 cup batter into a small bowl. Add remaining 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa and water; stir until well mixed. Spoon 3/4 plain batter in bottom of prepared pan. Spoon chocolate batter over plain batter. Spoon remaining plain batter on top, allowing some of the chocolate batter to show through. Swirl two batters together gently with knife or spatula for marbled effect.Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Beat 1/4 cup butter in medium bowl at medium speed until creamy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, vanilla and enough milk for desired consistency. Frost cooled cake.
Yield: 9 servings
Credited to: Land O’Lakes, Inc.

AUTISM LIVING
Ener-G Foods caters to those that are on restricted GFCF diets due to autism. All the products baked at Ener-G are free of gluten, wheat, dairy, casein, peanuts, and tree nuts. You can also find other foods free of yeast, eggs, and soy for those with additional allergic concerns.

Allergy Testing

Allergies are complex, one minute you have it, the next you don’t, or you end up developing more and more over time, here are 10 useful tips from a parent who has already gone through many of the hassles:

1.) How Accurate are Allergy Tests? The testing can be a total hit or miss, some allergy panels are more accurate than others...Read Full Article

The Low Protein & PKU Spot
Ener-G Foods offers a variety of Low Protein Products including Breads, Pizza Shells, Cookies, Crackers, Snacks, Flours, Mixes, & Baking Ingredients.

PKU Parent Tips

An easy way to ensure proper portion control is by pre-bagging snacks for the week, one snack bag for each day of the week. The bag’s phe amount is pre-measured, so once the bag is gone that signals the end of snacks for the day. Fill bags with favorite low-protein snacks, e.g. low-protein pretzels, apples, grapes... Read More Tips

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