Chicken Crimpy biscuits finally go gluten-free: 'This is huge'
Arnott's has just confirmed the release of their most requested gluten-free product ever - Shapes in Chicken Crimpy flavour.
The cult-favourite, cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth biscuit has been given the gluten-free treatment, and fans are already calling it a game-changer.
Crafted using Arnott's Aussie-made gluten free baking blend, the new snacks deliver the same signature flavour, satisfying crunch and their moreish taste - minus any gluten.
After being flooded with messages and requests from Coeliacs and gluten-avoiding Aussies alike, Arnott's has officially delivered the goods.
'Please do gluten free chicken crimpies, I'm beggin',' wrote one die-hard fan.
'Hope you will be making other flavours like pizza and chicken in gluten free' said one mum. 'My little girls love them and can't have them at the moment.'
Chicken Crimpy has consistently ranked among Arnott's top five Shapes flavours, and the call to create a gluten free version was deafening.
The announcement of a new gluten-free flavour sparked a frenzy online, with social media users flooding comments sections with excitement and anticipation
Now, following the huge success of Gluten Free Shapes Barbecue and Gluten Free Jatz, the Aussie biscuit giant has expanded their savoury range again, with fans already scrambling to get their hands on a box.
The announcement of a new gluten-free flavour sparked a frenzy online, with social media users flooding comments sections with excitement and anticipation.
'Mum how did we get so rich…? 'Well son, your dad was the CEO of Shapes and he release GLUTEN FREE Chicken Crimpys… the company made billions,' one fan joked.
Good news for those with serious dietary needs, the new launch is endorsed by Coeliac Australia and New Zealand.
This makes them safe for those with diagnosed Coeliac disease and anyone avoiding gluten altogether.
They join Arnott's already stacked gluten free lineup, which includes sweet and savoury favourites like Gluten Free Tim Tams, Scotch Fingers, Mint Slice and TeeVee Snacks, which have all been reformulated without compromising on taste or texture.
From later this month, shoppers will be able to pick up the new Arnott's Gluten Free Shapes Chicken Crimpy at Coles, Woolworths and independent retailers across the country, for $5.50.
Whether you are gluten intolerant, avoiding it for health reasons, or just like feeding everyone at the party without excluding anyone, these new savoury crackers be your new pantry MVP.
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