FAQ

How fast will my order arrive?

We ship our baked goods Monday thru Wednesday. Sometimes, an order put in over the weekend will not ship on the Monday if the product is not available. All shipping is thru FedEx so that an order arrives soon after shipment, but a "2 day shipping" selection does not guarantee that you will receive your order within 2 days of placing it. The exact day an order ships often depends upon product availability.

Why gluten-free?

Mariposa began in 2004 when founder Patti Furey Crane was craving high-quality sweets while pregnant with her first child. That was 16 years ago. At that time, there were few fresh gluten-free options so Patti decided to bake them herself. And soon after, Mariposa was launched in the summer of 2004.

Do you bake in a dedicated gluten-free facility?

Yes, everything we bake is made in our 100% dedicated gluten-free bakery located in Oakland, California.

What other allergens are used in your bakery?

Our artisan bakery also creates products with tree nuts, dairy, eggs and soy. We wash and sanitize tables and bowls between batches of product to reduce the chance of contamination of these allergens in products that do not contain them.

Do you use non-GMO ingredients?

We use non-GMO products as much as we can. We are not certified non-GMO, but all of our flours, our xanthan gum, our beet fiber, our powdered sugar and our organic unrefined cane sugar are non-GMO.

What gluten-free flours do you use?

Mariposa baked goods are made with a blend of gluten-free flours, and most blends contain 3 to 4 different kinds of flours. Gluten-free flours are heavier than wheat flour, so we use tapioca and potato starches to lighten up the flours. The only time our flours are not used in a product is when we offer grain-free items, which are typically made from a blend of almond flour and arrowroot starch. Our past grain-free items have included: grain-free fruit cake (holiday item), grain-free morning muffin, and amaretti cookie.

Do you use corn in any of your products?

Yes, our baked goods that contain powdered sugar also contain trace amounts of corn starch.  We use non-GMO powdered sugar so the corn starch is non-GMO. All other corn that is found in our products is shown on the ingredient statements -- including corn meal which is found in our cornbread and seeded whole grain bread.  (Our baking powder is grainless baking powder, so it contains potato starch rather than corn starch.)

Are all of Mariposa's ingredients organic?

Unfortunately, no. We do our best to source organic ingredients for our baked goods but some ingredients are not available in an organic option and other ingredients are cost-prohibitive. We aim to create products that contain high quality, pure ingredients that are affordable to our customers. While not every ingredient is organic, many are.

What is the shelf-life of your products?

It’s short! First, we don’t use preservatives. Preservatives help extend a shelf-life. Second, gluten-free baked goods lack the protein found in their gluten-based counterparts, so gluten-free products in general have a relatively short shelf-life. Because of this, unless it’s a dry item, like biscotti, we suggest storing our baked goods in airtight containers in the refrigerator or freezer.

Do your products contain preservatives or additives?

No, our products do not contain preservatives or additives. They are also free of hydrogenated oils. Many of our products have been accepted by the Feingold Association, an organization of families and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults apply proven dietary techniques for better behavior, learning and health. Mariposa's products have been featured in the Feingold Association "Food List & Shopping Guide" publication which lists products found to be free of synthetic colors and flavors, as well as preservatives such as BHA, BHT and TBHQ.

Is there a chance of cross-contamination with gluten in your facility?

No! Although we are not a certified gluten-free bakery, we are a 100% dedicated gluten-free bakery and as such, we take every precaution to prevent cross-contamination. We have a trust relationship with our mostly local ingredient suppliers. We have strong protocols in place to ensure that employees never bring gluten into our bakery or wear their uniforms outside of work where they may come into contact with gluten. We do everything possible to create a safe environment for making 100% gluten-free baked goods.

Further, we periodically send a sampling of products to the FARRP (Food Allergy Research and Resource) Lab at the University of Nebraska for gluten testing. Our products consistently test under 10ppm.