Troubleshoot: Grittiness in gluten free cookies

Learn how to adjust gluten free cookie recipes for a softer texture.

Troubleshoot grittiness in gluten free cookies

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Troubleshoot: Grittiness in gluten free cookies

Defect: Gluten free cookies tend to have a gritty mouthfeel & crumble easily

Cause: Gluten free cookies are a low moisture application that need extra water to cook starch granules

(shown) potato starch, tapioca starch, corn starch, rice starch

Solution: Add instant starch and gums for moisture retention and allow dough to rest prior to baking