# Specialized Gluten-Free Flours 'Blends by Orly' Help to Replicate Regional Baked Goods By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-flour References: [blendsbyorly](http://blendsbyorly.com/) [Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobs-signature-blends-baking-mixes) by Orly is a new line of five vegan, nut-free and gluten-free flour blends that can be used as a 1:1 replacement in recipes that call for traditional wheat flour. After Orly's husband was diagnosed with Celiac disease, she began to study French baking under a pastry chef, which later led her to study gluten-free French baking at the Le Cordon Bleu culinary school. In this time, Blends by Orly was pioneered, featuring gluten-free flour blends named after iconic world cities like London, Manhattan, Paris, Sydney and Tuscany. As its name suggests, the Tuscany Blend makes an ideal gluten-free replacement for recipes that call for white flour, such as pizzas, flatbreads and focaccia. Similarly, the Paris Blend makes an ideal replacement for [cakes, cookies and other sweets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mightylicious-gluten-free) that typically stem from the France region. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gluten-free Substitutes:** There is a growing trend in the food industry for gluten-free flour blends that can be used as a 1:1 replacement in traditional recipes. - **Regional-inspired Food Products:** Food producers are creating products inspired by specific regions around the world, such as the Blends by Orly flour blends named after iconic world cities. - **Personalized Diets:** Consumers are increasingly seeking out specialized food products that cater to specific dietary needs such as vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Baking Industry:** Bakers can capitalize on the trend by offering specialized gluten-free flour blends for traditional recipes to better cater to their customers' dietary needs. - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** Food manufacturers can create regional-inspired flour blends, like Blends by Orly, with widespread appeal by pairing specific regional baked goods with corresponding flour blends. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The increasing consumer demand for personalized diets and specialized food products shows an opportunity for health and wellness businesses to create targeted products such as vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gluten-Free Flour Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arva-flour-mills.md) - [Allergen-Free Egg Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardent-mills.md) - [High-Quality Organic Flours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-flours.md) - [Farmer-Supporting Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-baking-mixes.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Baking Flours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-oat-flour.md) - [Ready-to-Use Gluten-Free Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-dough.md) - [Heritage Grain Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-grain-cake-mix.md) - [Gluten-Free Frozen Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-easy.md) - [Artisanal Gluten-Free Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildgrain.md)