Is Candy Gluten-Free?

Are fuzzy peaches gluten-free? Are Starburst gluten-free? What about Caramilk bars? Are they gluten-free? If you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance you may think many of your favorite foods and candies are off limits, but that’s not always the case. 

Some candies are gluten-free while others are not. To help you figure out this million dollar question, just remember that in Canada, it is mandatory for the company to label the gluten-containing candy! You will see the warning either in the CONTAINS statement or in the ingredient list itself. The label must be written in plain English, identifying whether wheat, rye or barley is included in the product.

To get you started, here are some useful lists of gluten free candy, but please note that the ingredients may change, so ALWAYS check the label before you buy and consume your favorite candy.

• https://www.beyondceliac.org/gluten-free-diet/is-it-gluten-free/candy/

• https://celiac.org/gluten-free-living/gluten-free-foods/gluten-free-candy-list/

• https://theceliacscene.com/gluten-free-halloween-candy-list-for-canada-2018-celiac-dietitian-selena-de-vries/

But to answer your question: fuzzy peaches, Starbursts and Caramilk bars are all gluten free today! Websites may provide further information, but they are not a “legal” requirement and there are no guarantees information is up to date.  Always rely on the label!  

• Hershey’s: Hersheys.com or 1-800-468-1714

• MARS: Marschocolate.com 

• Nestlé: https://www.corporate.nestle.ca/en 

• Tootsie: Tootsie.com or 1-773-838-3400

• Smarties: Smarties.com 

• Wrigley: Wrigley.com 

• Jelly Belly: Jellybelly.com or 1-800-522-3267

• Ferrara: Ferrara.com or 1-800-323-1768

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