Candies are the easiest and sweetest snacks to go far anytime we are craving for sugary snacks. Courtesy of candy companies, there are a variety of candy options, depending with your like or dislike.
Candies are consumed widely by all age groups, including children, youths, and the elderly. U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations state that foods labeled “gluten-free” should meet this requirement, hence containing less than 20 parts per million gluten. This applies to all gluten-free candies, including your favorite. Over the years, candies have advanced in different shapes, flavors, and tastes. Most candy companies have put in effort in labeling their candy products to ensure consumers of the safety and avoid confusion. It is the responsibility of every candy consumer to take time and read through the labels before deciding on one.
Just born
Just born jelly bean manufactures mike and Ike candies. Just born company encourages its consumers to read the labels carefully and ensure they are up to date before purchase. This is because some of the products are produced and packaged in a facility that handles non-gluten-free products. Currently, the company states that it is in the process of updating its labels. Mentioned below are just born’s gluten-free candy options;
- Just born jelly beans.
- Mike and Ike Mega Mix
- Teenie Beanie Jelly Beans
- Hot Tamales (all except Licorice Bites)
- Mike and Ike Berry Blast
- Peanut stew (except the original dark)
- Mike and Ike Tropical Typhoon.
Hershey
Hershey Company state that the best way to purchase gluten-free products is to carefully read their labels and confirm the content. This is because the ingredients can change, and consumers proceed with purchases unknowingly. Additionally, the labelscontains the current list of ingredients and other important information like manufacturing and expiry dates. Mentioned hereunder are examples of gluten-free candies manufactured by this company;
- YORK Peppermint Patties – All Except Sugar-Free Peppermint, York minis York Pieces Candy, Patties and York Shapes (5 oz.)
- All Except Almond Joy Pieces
- All PayDay Candy, including PayDay Snack Bites
- Hershey’s – Baking Bars, Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Baking Bar, Hershey’s Unsweetened Baking Bar
- SKOR Toffee Bars – All
- Hershey’s Cocoa; Hershey’s Dutch Cocoa, Hershey’s Cocoa and Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa
- Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar (1.55 oz only)
- Hershey’s and Heath Baking Chips
- Rolo Caramels in Milk Chocolate – All except Rolo Minis
- Nuggets (only some are listed as gluten-free, including Milk Chocolates, Milk Chocolate with Almonds, Special Dark Chocolate with Almonds, Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate with Toffee and Almonds, Special Dark Chocolate)
Tootsie
All tootsie’s products are free from peanuts, nuts, and other tree nuts. The company claims that the following products are not used when manufacturing gluten-free products; wheat, barley, rye, oats, and triticale. An added advantage is an online shop that consumers can view and purchase all their products.Listed below are some of their gluten-free candies. Razzles, charms, DOTS, frooties, cry baby, Andes, Candy Blox, Fluffy stuff, Minie Bites, Sugar Daddy, Childs Play, Cella’s Cherries, Caramel carnival, Junior mints, Fruit chews, Charleston chew, Wack-O-Wax, Nik-L-Nip, Candy Blox.
Mars Wrigley
Mars Wrigley is among the largest candy-producing companies in the world. It produces SKITTLES, ORBIT M&Ms, and EXTRAS. The company strongly encourages its consumers to check the labels before any purchase. Mars Wrigley is committed to its customers and would do anything to ensure customer safety and satisfaction. Their products include Musketeers, Altoids, eclipse, galaxy, Hubba bubba, big red, ethel M chocolates, amicelli, Doug, goodness knows, mars , milky way, orbit, 5 gum, lifesavers, starbust, Maltesers, Twix, Wrigley’s Extra, winter fresh and juicy fruit.
Impact confections
Impact confection is one of the fastest-growing sour candy companies in the U.S. it is also the most recognized sour candy brand in the U.S markets. The following are strictly gluten-free products; Melster Compound-Coated Marshmallow, Melster Warheads Sour Dippers, Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow, Warheads Colossal Sours, Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy Minis.
While the above candies are strictly gluten-free, others have been manufactured in a facility that handles wheat. Therefore there are high chances of cross-contamination. These candies include; Melster Melster Salt Water Taffy, Melster Sanded Marshmallow, Circus Peanuts, Melster Compound Coated Creme Drops, otheads Worms, Melster Peanut Butter Kisses, Melster Chocolate-Covered Creme Drops, Warheads Sour Candy Canes Warheads Super Sour Double Drops, Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy, Warheads Sour Chewy Cubes, Warheads Sour Dippin’ Rings, Warheads Sour Jelly Beans, Warheads Sour Worms.
Justin Nut Butters
Justin nut butter is a world of simple and delicious products, “where the nuttier thing is, the better,” as their saying goes. What are you waiting for if you have not tasted Justin’s nut butter creations? Their products range from plant-based, naturally delicious nut butter to organic nut butter cups. The following are certified gluten-free candies manufactured by Justin Nut Butters.Dark Chocolate Cashew Butter Cups, mini white chocolate, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Mini Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, mini dark chocolate peanut butter cups, Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate Crispy Peanut Butter Cups, and Warheads Super Sour Spray Candy, an
Smarties.
Smarties claim that their candies are gluten-free and safe for people with Celiac disease. However, the company strongly suggests that labels are checked because some products are manufactured outside the company. Some of Smartie’s gluten-free candies include; Smarties In a Pouch, Smarties Lollies, Original Smarties, Love Hearts, Mega Smarties, Smarties Mega Tropical Lollies, Smarties Candy Money, Smarties Mega Lollies, Giant Smarties, Giant Smarties Pops.
Spangler
Spangler has a variety of candy (or were) produced by various companies, including several varieties of DumDums, Smarties (lollipops), and Necco Wafers. Below are some of their gluten-free candies:
- Circus Peanuts
- Springer candy canes
- Saf-T-Pops
- Dum Dum
Other companies producing gluten-free candies include; jelly Belly, Ferrara Candy, yum earth, enjoy life, and Ferrero (formerly nestle)
Conclusion
Companies continue to produce candies every day. Many companies produce candies but not all produce gluten-free candies. As a result, it is imperative to check the labels anytime you visit a candy shop. This is because some companies admit that cross-contamination can occur during manufacturing and that some of their products are made in facilities where gluten products like wheat are manufactured. READ THE LABELS!!
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