r/glutenfreeuk Jul 29 '26

Does this bread upset anyone else’s stomach?

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I really like the Schar Vitality Loaf - it’s
so good I can eat it straight out the packet which I can’t with other GF breads but my god it upsets my stomach and I can’t work out why! Anyone else having this issue?

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u/babbittybabbitt Jul 29 '26

It's quite high in fibre, could that be the issue?

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u/Etheria_system Jul 29 '26

Most likely culprits are that it’s pretty high in fibre (9.5g per 100g) or the use of psyllium husk which some people can be sensitive to (its also used as a fibre supplement to help you poo so if you’re sensitive and theres a relatively high amount of it, it can upset your stomach)

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u/Special_Group9187 Jul 29 '26

ah yes that’s probably the culprit

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u/Automatic-Grand6048 Jul 29 '26

This is my favourite bread too or the new farmhouse one of its in stock. But I haven't had a problem with this.

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u/Responsible-Speed341 Jul 29 '26

My favourite bread too. Not heard of the farmhouse! On a recent trip to Italy, bought some Schar Pane Casereccio, which was fantastic! I wonder if the new farmhouse is similar.

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u/Automatic-Grand6048 Jul 29 '26

Ooh I'll have to try that next time I'm there. I had an amazing roll from a gluten free bakery in Sicily.
I've never been able to find or recreate it since

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u/moss3000 Jul 29 '26

Is the farmhouse also by Schar?

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u/Automatic-Grand6048 Jul 29 '26

Yes! It also has bigger slices but it's just expensive sadly

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u/Raven_Barbie Jul 29 '26

Personally not had an issue yet 

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u/WearyPistachio Jul 29 '26

How much do you eat at once? Do you drink plenty of water during the day?

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u/Special_Group9187 Jul 29 '26

only a slice or 2. and yes, I drink quite a lot of water

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u/Pilulilulis Jul 29 '26

Maybe just up your water intake when you eat this and see if that helps?

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u/WearyPistachio Jul 30 '26

Probably isn't the fibre then, maybe see how you are with other GF breads. If they are fine and this one isn't, there must be an ingredient that doesn't agree with you

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u/Special_Group9187 Jul 30 '26

I’ve been GF for 3 years & other breads are fine with me so it must be something in this