Walmart's new Gluten Free line: Is it worth it?

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Over the summer, Walmart unveiled their Great Value gluten free food line. The news came with mixed reviews within the gluten free community.
People were excited that gluten free food would be available at a low price. On the flip side, people questioned how safe it would be for those of us with Celiac disease.

Walmart's Great Value gluten free food line is certified gluten free by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness Gluten-Free Certification Program.

The following is a list of what is available for us gluten free eaters:

• Rice Pasta and Cheddar Cheese (it's very similar to Macaroni and Cheese)
• Penne Pasta
• Cocoa and Vanilla Sandwich cookies
• Shortbread cookies
• Pretzel Twists
• Two kinds of Rice Pasta and Sauce Mixes (Cheeseburger and Beef Stroganoff)
• Three kinds of granola bars (Fruit Mix, Trail Mix, and Dark Chocolate).

The prices are extremely reasonable. The price of the Rice Pasta and Cheddar Cheese is less than $1.50. How incredible is that?! Similar products are 3 times that!

Is it safe for us Celiacs?
I tried a couple of the products and I had NO reactions to them, except that I wanted MORE! The cocoa sandwich cookies tasted very similar to beloved Oreos. The granola bars were amazing. I had sampled the Dark Chocolate granola bars and I loved it!

The availability of these products varies. They are well-stocked in all Super Walmarts (and any that have a food section). Regular Walmarts do not yet carry the Great Value gluten free line. I live 2 miles from the Walmart in my area, and it does not sell the gluten free line. I'm hopeful that they will add these amazing products.

When it comes to gluten free food, I've never seen prices so low. It's definitely a welcomed relief from paying an arm and a leg for similar products.
I am usually skeptical of Walmart (for many reasons), but I'm surprisingly impressed with the quality of these new products. I hope that Wamart adds more to this Great Value line. I will definitely be purchasing again, and I hope all of you try these amazing products!
The products are not available online, as of yet. I'm hoping that changes. I will let you all know when it is available online and in Walmarts everywhere.