A new series where I, a registered dietitian, try different food products and report back on my thoughts and opinions.

I tried: Queen Street Bakery Superfood English Muffins

From where: Superstore, frozen food aisle

How much: $8.99 (I bought them when they were on sale for $7.99)

The claim: High in protein, fibre, iron & calcium. Gluten free, vegan and, “packed with nutrients.”

Taste and texture: Overall, I liked the taste, it’s not exactly flour tasting but it’s a good substitute. I don’t know that I would call it an English muffin though, they’re fairly dense and missing the trademark “holes” with a traditional english muffin.

Nutrients: I like that this product is higher in fibre and protein when compared to a standard english muffin. I like that the fibre and protein ingredients are from a variety of sources like white beans and hemp seeds. In theory calcium and iron compete for absorption when consumed together but the evidence is still mixed on if it’s significant in practice.

Bottom line: These english muffins are a great source of fibre and protein for anybody, but especially if you’re celiac or gluten free. They taste great but didn’t scratch the english muffin craving. These could be a good choice for a filling snack or a base for a meal. Personally, including the purchase price, I don’t think these will make it into my personal cart again. I might instead choose a regular or whole grain english muffin and add components (avocado and egg for me!) to meet my specific needs.

• Kassandra Lestrat RD