Hi, I'm Preet — the person behind Gluten Retrenchment. 👋🏼
I've lived with gluten intolerance for over 15 years, and over time, I've learnt that food is so much more than fuel. It's comfort, culture, identity, memories — and joy.
Growing up in Singapore, I also learnt how difficult gluten-free living could be. There were limited options, familiar foods I could no longer eat, and far too many occasions where I had to wonder what was actually safe to have. I spent years dealing with the challenges of gluten intolerance, while trying (and often failing!) to recreate the foods I grew up loving.
Then, in May 2025, I was retrenched.
It was unexpected, uncomfortable and, ultimately, a turning point.
After a lot of reflection — and many cups of tea ☕️ — I started asking myself a different question:
What if I stopped looking for the next job and started building something of my own?
That question led me back to something I had always loved: food.
I began experimenting with gluten-free, millet-based baking, working on recipes that weren't simply “good for gluten-free” — but food that I genuinely wanted to eat and share.
And that's how Gluten Retrenchment began.
But as I explored the gluten-free food landscape, I realised that the gap was much bigger than baking.
There are so many gluten-free products that are difficult to find in Singapore — from everyday snacks and pantry favourites to products I'd discovered overseas and wished I could simply buy here.
So Gluten Retrenchment began to grow.
Today, we're building beyond our own bakes: creating gluten-free, millet-based products while also searching for and bringing in carefully selected gluten-free foods that deserve a place in Singapore.
The goal remains the same:
To make gluten-free living more joyful, more accessible, and far less restrictive.
Because I don't believe that going gluten-free should mean giving up the food you love.
I believe it should mean discovering more food you love.
And for me, Gluten Retrenchment is about more than food.
It's about what happens when life doesn't go according to plan — and you choose to rebuild anyway.
What started as my gluten-free journey after retrenchment has become my craft, my business, and a way to help others navigate theirs.
So if you're here — whether you need to eat gluten-free, love gluten-free food, or simply want to discover something delicious — welcome.
Let's make gluten-free living joyful, accessible, and absolutely delicious. 🌿
