Is Candy Gluten-Free? | BeyondCeliac.org (2024)

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Is Candy Gluten-Free? | BeyondCeliac.org? ›

Some candies are gluten-free while others are not.

Most big brands in the candy industry, like Hershey, Wrigley, Nestle, and Ferrero, have gluten-free candies. Gluten-free candy can be contaminated by poor maintenance of manufacturer lines. It's possible to make your own gluten-free confectionery like hard candy, gummies, and candy bars.

Is Snickers gluten free? Almost all types of Snickers are considered gluten-free, as they do not contain gluten ingredients and are not processed on equipment that processes gluten-containing ingredients. The only exception is Snickers Hi Protein bars and Snickers ice cream, which are not gluten-free.

There are 50+ HERSHEY'S KISSES products labeled as gluten free. Always refer to each package for current ingredients and allergen statements to make an informed decision about Hershey products. If you have additional questions, contact Customer Service or explore our gluten free labeled Hershey products.

Some candies that are safe for people with gluten food allergies include Airheads, Skittles, Smarties, Sour Patch Kids, Starbursts, 3 Musketeers, Snickers, and most varieties of M&Ms. Be sure to avoid pretzel M&Ms, crispy M&Ms, and seasonal Reese's shapes, since these candies contain gluten.

Most M&M varieties are technically gluten-free and typically have the same base ingredients (like milk, soy, and chocolate). However, M&Ms are not distinctly advertised as gluten-free – and Mars Wrigley has never stated that they're processed on separate equipment from gluten-containing products.

Are TWIZZLERS Candies suitable for those with a gluten intolerance? TWIZZLERS products are not gluten-free because they include wheat as an ingredient. While these particular products are not gluten-free, we do offer other gluten-free products.

Yes, all single-ingredient nuts are gluten-free. That means the label will list just one ingredient, the nuts. Gluten-free nuts include (but are not limited to) peanuts, almonds, walnuts, cashews, chestnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, pine, macadamia and Brazil nuts.

Because almond flour is gluten-free, it is also a helpful option for people with celiac disease. Almond flour is made from ground almonds and can replace wheat flour in just about any recipe. It's easy to make at home, or you can buy it in supermarkets and health food stores.

Yes, all Reese's are gluten-free, including with the exception of seasonal Reese's varieties. If you check the ingredient label, you'll see that Reese's are made with naturally gluten-free ingredients like milk chocolate, lecithin (soy), peanuts, sugar, dextrose, salt, TBHQ, and citric acid (to maintain freshness).

Are Kit Kats gluten-free? ›

Are KitKats^® gluten free? Unfortunately they aren't but we're always working on new breaks that everyone can enjoy! Have you tried our KITKAT^® Bunny, they're gluten free and delicious! Find the full list of products suitable for a gluten free diet here.

The answer is: Yes! If you live in the United States, almost all Starburst products and flavors are made with gluten-free ingredients. So you can add them to your safe list! However, if you're buying Starbursts in different countries, it's best to check the label.

According to laboratory tests conducted by Gluten Free Watchdog in March 2021, M&M's Milk Chocolate Candies were tested to contain less than 5 parts per million of Gluten. While that was one batch of M&Ms tested on one day a couple of years ago, it suggests that M&Ms are in fact Celiac safe.

Snickers bars don't contain any gluten ingredients, BUT… they're not labeled as gluten-free. And a lot of people online write about reacting to them, even though they're “just” intolerant and don't have celiac disease.

If you have a sweet tooth, we have great news! If you check the product label of different flavors of Skittles, you will see that all Skittles are gluten free, from the original variety to limited-time flavors.