About Louise – Founder of Powder Patch & Creator of VegiBread

Hi, I’m Louise — founder of Powder Patch and creator of VegiBread, a single-serve, gluten-free bread mix made for real life.

I created VegiBread because I saw a gap in the gluten-free market in Australia.

For people living with coeliac disease, autoimmune conditions, or food sensitivities, bread isn’t just bread. It’s often:

* Expensive

* Full of unfamiliar ingredients

* Sold in large loaves that go stale or end up in the freezer

* Or filled with additives that don’t sit well

VegiBread was designed to be different.

It’s a single-serve, microwaveable bread mix that cooks fresh in minutes. No half-loaves. No waste. No defrosting. Just a simple, practical option for people who need gluten-free bread without compromise.

As someone who has lived coeliac disease (through my daughter being diagnosed at 2 years of age) for over 19 years, I believe food should feel safe, accessible and nourishing — especially for those navigating coeliac disease in Australia.

Through this blog, I will share:

* Gluten-free living tips

* Coeliac-friendly food insights

* Conversations around label fatigue and food privilege

* Pantry skills like dehydrating and preserving

* Behind-the-scenes insights into building an Australian small food business

Powder Patch isn’t about trends.

It’s about practical solutions.

If you’re looking for:

* Gluten-free bread without waste

* Single-serve food options

* Simple ingredients

* Or realistic support for navigating coeliac life

You’re in the right place.

— Louise

Our Mission

At Powder Patch, our mission is simple:

To create practical, single-serve food solutions that make gluten-free living easier, safer and less wasteful.

We believe:

* People with coeliac disease deserve convenience

* Food should not feel complicated

* Ingredients should be recognisable

* Fresh should be possible — even in four minutes

VegiBread exists to remove barriers — not create more of them.

Our Values

1. Simplicity

If it doesn’t need to be there, it isn’t. We prioritise simple ingredients and straightforward preparation.

2. Practicality

Life is busy. Health is complex. Food solutions should make things easier, not harder.

3. Respect for Dietary Needs

For coeliacs and those with autoimmune conditions, “just a little bit” isn’t an option. We take that seriously.

4. Less Waste

Single-serve means no stale loaves and no forgotten freezer bags. Fresh when you need it.