When will my order be dispatched?
We ship every Thursday. If you order by Wednesday, we'll include it in that week's production run. Sometimes we dispatch earlier if stock is available!
When will I receive my order?
We use DPD next-day delivery — your order will arrive before 12 noon the day after dispatch guaranteed. DPD will send you real-time notifications to your phone, including a 1-hour delivery slot so you're never left waiting.
How will I know my order is on its way?
On the day of shipment (or the evening before), you'll receive a tracking number directly from our website. You can use this to follow your order every step of the way.
On the day of delivery DPD will push notifications to you provided you have given us email and UK mobile phone.
Do you ship across the UK?
We ship nationwide across the UK, with the exception of the Scottish Highlands and Islands due to high shipping costs and longer delivery times.
What if something is out of stock?
We bake fresh every Tuesday as our product is artisan. If your order isn't ready that week, we'll include it in the next production run and dispatch it the following Thursday.
About Pandebono
What is Pandebono?
Pandebono is a traditional Colombian cheese roll with over 100 years of history, born in the Cauca Valley and recognised by TasteAtlas as part of Colombia's rich food heritage. Made with just 5 natural ingredients — cheese, organic tapioca starch, corn flour, eggs and milk — it has a lightly crisp exterior, a soft and pillowy centre, and a gentle savoury cheesiness that is uniquely its own.
What does it taste like?
Imagine a warm, fluffy cheese roll — crispy on the outside, soft and gently chewy inside, with a delicate natural cheesiness throughout. Best enjoyed warm straight from the oven. It pairs beautifully with coffee, honey, jam or just on its own.
Is it like Pão de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread)? They're cousins but different. Pão de Queijo uses only cassava starch with butter and aged cheese — it's denser and chewier with a stronger flavour. AMARTE Pandebono uses both tapioca and corn starch with fresh mild cheese and no butter or added oils — making it lighter, fluffier and more delicately cheesy.
How many pandebono come in a pack?
Our Classic Pack contains 10 pandebonos (500g). Our Mini Pack contains 25 smaller pandebono (500g). We also offer bundles of multiple packs — see our shop for all options.
Ingredients &
Dietary
Is Pandebono gluten free?
Yes. AMARTE Pandebono is naturally gluten free — it contains no wheat, rye, or barley. Our recipe has been independently lab tested to contain less than 5ppm of gluten, well below the UK threshold for gluten free classification.
We produce from a home kitchen rated 5 Stars by the Food Standards Agency, and we follow FSA cross-contamination guidance closely: dedicated equipment, full surface sanitisation between bakes, and no other products made on-site. We are not a certified gluten-free facility, but food safety and allergen care are built into every step of how we work.
If you have coeliac disease or a severe gluten allergy and have questions about our process, we're happy to talk you through it directly — just get in touch.
What are the ingredients?
Cheese (Milk), Organic Tapioca Starch, Corn Flour, Eggs (Eggs), Milk (Milk). That's it. No butter, no margarine, no added sugar, no preservatives, no additives. Nothing hidden.
Is it suitable for coeliacs?
Our Pandebono recipe has been lab tested to contain less than 5ppm of gluten. We use dedicated equipment and protective measures to prevent cross contamination in our kitchen. However we are not yet Coeliac UK certified. If you have severe coeliac disease we recommend consulting your doctor before trying.
Is it high in protein?
Pandebono contains 9.7g of protein per 100g — making it a source of protein. This comes naturally from the cheese and egg content — no protein powders or supplements added.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
Yes. AMARTE Pandebono contains no meat products. It is not suitable for vegans as it contains cheese, eggs and milk.
Does it contain any allergens?
Yes — Pandebono contains Milk (from cheese and milk) and Eggs. These are highlighted in bold on our packaging. It does not contain gluten, nuts or soy.
Baking &
Storage
How do I bake Pandebono?
Straight from the freezer — no defrosting needed:
Oven: Preheat to 200°C / Fan 180°C / Gas 6. Place on a lined baking tray. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Air fryer: Preheat to 200°C. Place in basket. Cook for 12–15 minutes, checking halfway.
Cool for 2 minutes before eating — enjoy warm.
Do I need to defrost them first?
No — bake straight from frozen. Do not defrost before baking.
Can I reheat them?
Yes — reheat in the oven or air fryer for 5 minutes at 180°C. Avoid the microwave as it makes them soft rather than crispy.
Can I eat them cold?
You can — but warm is significantly better. The texture and flavour are at their best straight from the oven.
How long do they last in the freezer?
Up to 6 months from delivery in a sealed bag at -18°C or below.
Can I refreeze them once defrosted?
No — do not refreeze once defrosted.
Can I cook them from fresh rather than frozen?
AMARTE Pandebono is made fresh and frozen at peak quality for delivery. Always bake from frozen for best results.