If you’ve never tried Brazilian cheese bread, prepare to fall in love. Known in Brazil as pão de queijo (pronounced pow-deh-KAY-zhoo), this little golden ball is crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and packed with comforting, cheesy goodness.

But what many people don’t realise is that not all cheese bread is gluten-free — and not all “gluten-free” options are created equal.

Wait – Isn’t Pão de Queijo Naturally Gluten-Free?

Traditionally, yes. Authentic Brazilian pão de queijo is made with tapioca starch (from cassava root) rather than wheat flour, which means it’s naturally free from gluten. However, in mass production or international variations, some recipes do contain gluten — either as a filler, a binding agent, or due to cross-contamination in shared facilities.

At JungleX, we go further.

Our Mary & Bella cheese bread is certified gluten-free and proudly approved by Coeliac UK – the leading charity and authority on coeliac disease in the United Kingdom.

So, What Is Coeliac Disease — and Why Does This Certification Matter?

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition where the body reacts to gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye — by damaging the small intestine. Even tiny amounts of gluten can trigger serious health consequences for people with this condition.

That’s where Coeliac UK comes in.

As the UK's national charity for coeliac disease and gluten-related conditions, they set strict standards for food safety and testing. Products that carry their accreditation are regularly audited, laboratory tested, and fully traceable, giving peace of mind to both consumers and food service professionals.

By choosing a product approved by Coeliac UK, restaurants and cafés can confidently serve customers with coeliac disease, knowing it meets the highest levels of safety and compliance — and can even be included on “gluten-free menus” without risk.

But It’s Not Just for Coeliacs…

Mary & Bella pão de queijo is so delicious, everyone loves it — whether they avoid gluten or not.

Baked fresh from frozen in just minutes, it’s a snack that checks all the boxes:

✅ Naturally gluten-free (no weird ingredients!)

✅ Vegetarian-friendly

✅ Crisp and airy texture

✅ Comforting cheesy flavour

✅ Quick and easy to prepare

✅ Loved by kids, adults, athletes, and foodies alike

Serve it warm as a side, pair it with coffee, add it to breakfast boxes, or offer it as a grab-and-go snack. From wellness cafés to boutique gyms and event caterers, businesses across the UK are falling for this Brazilian favourite.

A Snack That Sells Itself

Whether you're adding it to a menu or selling frozen packs in-store, pão de queijo is more than a trendy treat — it’s a smart product with broad appeal, strong margins, and zero compromise on safety for gluten-sensitive customers.

Want to Taste the Real Thing?

👉 Order certified gluten-free pão de queijo here
👉 Contact us to learn more about wholesale 

JungleX is the official UK distributor of Mary & Bella cheese bread — combining Brazilian tradition with certified British safety.

Give your customers the snack they didn’t know they needed (but will definitely come back for).