Hello Reader,

Happy Friday!

There are lots of exciting things happening in the gluten-free world this week, from promising new celiac research to new products hitting store shelves.

I've rounded up the news that's worth your attention -- plus a fun giveaway and one of my new favorite summer finds.

Let's dive in!

Could This Be the End of the Gluten Challenge?

If you've ever put off getting tested for celiac disease because you couldn't imagine eating gluten again, this news is for you.

Researchers in Australia have developed a promising new blood test, called the WBAIL-2 assay, that may one day help diagnose celiac disease without requiring people to start eating gluten again.

As many of you know, today's blood tests are only accurate if you're eating gluten regularly, so in order to get tested for celiac disease, you must be regularly eating gluten. Reintroducing gluten can be a miserable process for someone who's already removed gluten from their diet.

In an early study, the WBAIL-2 assay correctly identified about 90% of people with celiac disease, with even higher accuracy in those carrying the most common celiac gene.

There's still more research to be done before this becomes widely available, and I'm hopeful it will be available soon!

Gluten-Free News You Can Read in 60 Seconds

🥺 Safely Delicious is closing. After 10 years of making allergen-friendly snacks, the company announced on LinkedIn that it will be closing its doors.

🌽 Cob Foods has a new chip! The company just launched Sorghum Tortilla Chips -- a corn-free twist on a classic that's perfect for anyone avoiding corn. Check it out here.

🍗 Looking for a Chick-fil-A sauce dupe? Drench recently launched Chick Sauce, a cleaner take on the classic dipping sauce. Check it out here.

🧀 Cadootz! crackers hit Target. Influencer Rachel Mansfield has launched her new gluten-free, organic Cadootz! crackers in Target stores nationwide.

🛒 Happy Candy lands at Whole Foods. The clean candy brand is now available at Whole Foods stores across the Northeast and South regions.

✨ Crunchmaster goes bite-sized. Look for the brand's new Chickpea Crisps in Tikka Masala, Tzatziki, and Lemon Pepper Parmesan flavors at Costco.

🥨 PopDaddy heads to Walmart. Gluten-free Tomato Basil and Cinnamon Sugar pretzels are now available at select Walmart stores nationwide and online. You can also find them here.

⛽ Road-tripping to Buc-ee's? Keep an eye out for Uglies Chips. It makes a great road-trip snack.

🎉 Win big with Ethel's! Enter to win an Ethel's prize pack, a $100 Walmart gift card, and a Love Me Gluten Free Mystery Box. Enter here.​

🎉 Wicked Gluten Free Expo this weekend! If you're near the Philadelphia area, don't miss the Wicked Gluten Free Expo on Saturday, July 18. There will be 100+ exhibitors, gluten-free samples, food trucks, and more! Get your ticket here.

🩷 Jenny's Pick of the Week

If your family is a mosquito magnet like mine, you've got to check out NatPat's BuzzPatch. These clever little mosquito-repellent patches stick to your clothing (not your skin!) and use essential oils with AromaWeave™ technology to help keep mosquitoes away—no sticky sprays or harsh chemicals required.

You can find BuzzPatch and other NatPat products at Target, in the new LMGF Market (free shipping on orders over $50!), or on natpat.com (use the code LOVEMEGF21 for 21% off).

And while you're at it, I also highly recommend NatPat's Itch Relief Patches. They're one of those products I never want to be without during the summer.

Love Me Gluten Free Update

I hope those of you who received our July box are enjoying the summer goodies. And of course, I'm here behind the scenes putting the finishing touches on the August box. This one is going to be 🔥.

Think lunchbox snacks, easy dinner starters, and a sweet treat to help you hold on to summer a bit longer. 🚌 🍝 🍋

If you want one, visit lovemeglutenfree.com and use the code AUGUSTLOVE for 20% off your first box (new monthly subscribers only). Boxes ship the week of August 3rd.

Have a great weekend, and stay cool. 🥵

Sincerely,

Jenny

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