OH, Forks!™ Gluten Free Candy Lists
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When I first began the gluten avoiding journey, I was desperate to figure out which sweet things I could still have. Thankfully, most of my personal favorites were already free of the dreaded gluten! This is list number one of many more upcoming candy lists! These are some of the top brands of candy that are sold in groceries worldwide. Please be aware that this information was pulled from each company’s web site, and although they may state the product is gluten free—it never hurts to double check the label anyways. Cross-contamination can be a huge factor if you suffer from an allergy to gluten.
Hershey’s Brand
NOT Gluten Free, AVOID:
v Hershey’s Air Delight
v Hershey’s Cookies N’ Crème Bar
v Mr. Goodbar
v Hershey’s Miniatures
v Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Drops
v Symphony
v Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate
v Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate
v Gluten Free, Safe:
v Skor
v Skor Toffee Bars
v York Peppermint Patties
v Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Kisses
v Almond Joy all varieties
v Mounds, all varieties
v Hershey’s Nuggets all varieties
v Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, not seasonal or shaped items
v Heath Bars
For a complete list of Hershey’s products, as well as those for baking, please click on their name at the top of the list!
Nestle USA
On Nestles website, they state that gluten free means “no gluten ingredients are in the product, whether directly added, or potentially present due to cross-contact. If a product label has an allergen advisory statement such as ‘made on equipment’ or ‘facility that also produces wheat etc.,’ we do not consider that product to be gluten free. It is important to always read product labels/packaging for the most accurate information.” Nestle labels their products with such labels, when warranted. According to their website, the following candies are said to be gluten free:
v Wonka Lik-M-Aid Fun Dip
v Laffy Taffy
v Wonka Pixy Stix
v Raisinets
v Oh Henry!
v Nips
v Goobers
v Sno-Caps
v Milk Chocolate
v Butterfinger Bar (NOT crisp, giant bar, medallions, jingles, hearts, or pumpkins. Mostly seasonal shapes)
v Bit-O-Honey
v Baby Ruth
The following list of Nestle candies are NOT gluten free:
v 100 Grand Bar
v Wonka Gummies
v Wonka Kazoozles
v Chewy Spree
v Everlasting Gobstopper
v Wonka Bar (All flavors)
v Wonka Nerds
v All Butterfinger seasonal shapes
v Sweetarts
If you have any question on Nestles’ products, please click on their name at the beginning of their list, to go directly to their web site and nutritional and allergen information.
Tootsie Roll has an extensive list of gluten free items for consumers. Find their gluten free products below, and if you have further questions, click on their name above to head straight to their web page!
Tootsie Roll Industry Gluten Free Candy
v Charleston Chew
v Tootsie Rolls
v Dots
v Fruit Rolls
v Crows
v Cella’s Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate covered cherries
v Junior Mints
v Tootsie Pops
v Tootsie Peppermint Pops
v Fruit Smoothie Pops
v Caramel Apple Pops
v Child’s Play
v Charms Blow Pops
v Charms Super Blow Pops
v Charms Pops
v Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy
v Sugar Daddy Pops
v Sugar Mama Caramels
v Charms Squares
v Charms Sour Balls
v Andes
v Sugar Babies
Stayed tuned for Candy List #2 that’s coming soon! We’ll touch on more big brands, such as Mars and Smarties!
Thanks for visiting!
Resources Used: (see links above) Hershey’s, Nestle, and Tootsie Roll/Charms Company web sites
There’s just nothing much worse than being in dire need of chocolate, or candy, and being unsure of which is safe for you to fill your desire and need. Below, you’ll find lists from major candy making brands that you can follow in your gluten free adventures!!
Mars Chocolate.
Mars Chocolate is responsible for numerous brands such as Mars, Dove, Snickers, M&M’s and more. They urge all consumers staying away from gluten to read labels, especially around the holidays of major candy sales and production. While their website does provide some of these lists, customer service has provided other parts of the lists. Many have also complained that Mars Chocolates are not being forthright with which of their products are truly safe. So, take the mixed messages, and labels…and do what you need to do to make sure your diet won’t be hurt by ingredients or cross contamination!
Per Mars Chocolate, Gluten Free list:
*M&Ms (NOT counting pretzel M&Ms)
*Snicker’s Bars
*Milky Way Caramal and/or Dark Chocolate
*Three Musketeers
*Dove Chocolates (NOT counting those with graham crackers inside)
Mars Chocolate, NOT Gluten Free list:
*Pretzel M&Ms, watch specialty flavors, such as: coconut, mint, etc.
*Milky Way original
*Mars bar
For your general questions about Mars Chocolate products, call 800-627-7852. Or visit their website.
Smarties.
Smarties products are all considered gluten free and vegan in the United States. However, there is much question as to who re-bags, and re-packages the Smarties products. The company has released the specific code that consumers can watch for to ensure that he Smarties product they may be eating is in deed packaged in a gluten free facility. The company’s website states, “If the UPC number on the packaging begins with ‘0 11206,’ you can be assured that the product was packaged in one of our manufacturing facilities,” which means it should be gluten-free.” You can visit www.smarties.com to find the up to date information you’re seeking!
Jelly Belly.
Jelly Belly jelly beans are all gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and free of most known allergens. They come in a multitude of colors and flavors, which is nice for those limited on what candies they can have. To find out more information on Jelly Belly jelly beans, simply call their customer service line at 800-522-3267.
Tic Tacs.
All made by Italian makers, and all listed as gluten free!!
Just Born.
Peeps are not limited to Easter bunny’s any longer! Now they’re available in a multitude of holiday shapes, and for all seasons! As of October 2013, all Peeps are made gluten free! Just Born also makes the Mike & Ike’s brand, too. The following flavors are considered gluten free:
*Mike & Ike’s: Berry Blast, Jolly Joes, Original, Red-Rageous, Zours, Hot Tamales, Jelly Beans, Tropical Typhoon, Lemonade Blends, and Seasonal Varieties.
*Goldenberg’s Vintage Peanut Chews
To verify that the above is correct, simply call Just Born at 888-645-3453!
Stay tuned to further posts on safe foods, candies, drinks, and more!