Gluten-Free Candy Guide

Updated Septmber, 2023

This product list was compiled by Celiac Kids Connection at Boston Children’s Hospital. It is intended only as a general information resource and is based on information provided by manufacturers. Individual product ingredients, recipes and formulas are subject to change without notice.

Therefore, it is the responsibility of the reader to read product labels and determine if the product is gluten free or not. Celiac Kids Connection at Boston Children’s Hospital and its members do not endorse the use of these products or services or warrant them to be gluten free in anyway.

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Carb Counts
If your child has the dual diagnosis of celiac disease and type 1 diabetes you can learn about the carb counts in candy from JDRF. Their candy list can be found here.

We have taken the JDRF list and added our CKC logo next to the candy that also appears on our CKC gluten-free candy list. Please keep in mind that many of the candy manufacturers did not supply a list of GF candy because ingredients change. They suggest that you read the ingredient list. Therefore the individual candy from that manufacturer is not listed on the CKC candy list and also not noted with a CKC logo on the JDRF list.

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Ce De Candy

www.smarties.com

  • From the Smarties "Our Candy" Page

    All Smarties® candy made by Smarties Candy Company is gluten‑free and safe for people with Celiac Disease.

    There are some products with the Smarties brand that are not manufactured by Smarties Candy Company. We recommend always checking a product’s ingredients prior to purchase.  If the UPC number on the packaging begins with “0 11206”, you can be assured that the product is gluten‑free, manufactured in a facility that makes exclusively gluten‑free products and safe to eat for people with Celiac Disease.

Ferrara Candy Company

800-358-1971   http://www.ferrarausa.com

  • Ferrara produces candy under the following labels

    Atomic Fireball ● Black Forest ● Bobs ● Boston Baked Beans ● Bottle Caps ● Brachs ● Chuckles ● Fruit Stripe ● Fun Dip ● Funables ● Gobstopper ● Jaw Busters ● Juicyfruits ● Laffy Taffy ● Lemonhead ● Nerds ● Nips ● Now and Later ● Original Spree ● Pixy Stix ● Rain-blo ● Red Hots ● Runts ● Sathers ● Stretch Island ● Super Bubble ● SweetTarts ● Trolli

    Their website says all of the Black Forest products ”are either gluten free or Certified Gluten Free.”

    For all other brands they encourage you to review product packaging for the most up to date product information. You can also reach out to Consumer Relations

The Hershey Company

800- 468-1714 (call or text)  http://bit.ly/HersheyGF

  • PLEASE NOTE:

    This link brings you to a GF statement from Hershey. There is a place to click that says “View all Gluten-Free Products”. This link brings you to the full list of Hershey products, with a gluten-free filter on the list. Before using the list, please double check the filters on the left side of your screen and ensure that the gluten-free filter has been selected.

     This is the product list you see when you select for “Gluten Free” .

    • ALMOND JOY Coconut and Almond Chocolate Candy Bar, 1.61 oz -
    • ALMOND JOY Coconut and Almond Chocolate Candy Bars, 9.66 oz, 6 pack
    • ALMOND JOY Coconut and Almond Chocolate King Size Candy Bar, 3.22 oz
    • ALMOND JOY Coconut and Almond Chocolate Snack Size Candy Bars, 11.3 oz bag
    • ALMOND JOY Coconut and Almond Chocolate Snack Size Candy Bars, 20.1 oz jumbo bag
    • ALMOND JOY Coconut and Almond Chocolate Snack Size Candy Bars, 4.8 oz, 8 pack
    • ALMOND JOY Miniatures Coconut and Almond Chocolate Candy Bars, 10.2 oz pack
    • ALMOND JOY Pantry Pack Coconut and Almond Chocolate Snack Size Candy Bars, 15 oz, 25 count box
    • BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Acai & Blueberry Candy, 3 oz bag
    • BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Açai and Blueberry Candy, 7 oz bag
    • BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Goji and Raspberry Flavors Candy, 7 oz bag -
    • BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavor Candy, 7 oz bag
    • BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Whole Almonds Dusted with Black Currant Candy, 5.5 oz bag
    • BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Whole Almonds Dusted with Raspberry Candy, 5.5 oz bag
    • BROOKSIDE Whole Almonds in Dark Chocolate Candy, 5.5 oz bag
    • HEATH BITS O'BRICKLE Milk Chocolate English Toffee Bits, 8 oz bag
    • HEATH Halloween Milk Chocolate English Toffee Snack Size Candy Bars, 11.5 oz bag
    • HEATH Holiday Milk Chocolate English Toffee Miniatures Candy Bars, 10 oz bag
    • HEATH Milk Chocolate English Toffee Candy Bar, 1.4 oz
    • HEATH Milk Chocolate English Toffee Candy Bars, 8.4 oz, 6 pack
    • HEATH Milk Chocolate English Toffee King Size Candy Bar, 2.8 oz
    • HEATH Miniatures Milk Chocolate English Toffee Candy Bars, 10.2 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S Halloween Props Milk Chocolate Candy Bar, 1.55 oz
    • HERSHEY'S Halloween Props Milk Chocolate Candy Bars, 1.55 oz, 36 count box
    • HERSHEY'S Halloween Props Milk Chocolate Candy Bars, 1.55 oz, 6 pack
    • HERSHEY'S HUGS & KISSES Valentine's Assortment, 23.52 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S HUGS & KISSES Valentine's Assortment, 6.5 oz box
    • HERSHEY'S HUGS Valentine's Milk Chocolate White Creme Candy, 7.8 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Black Foil Milk Chocolate Candy, 66.7 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Candy Cane Flavored Mint Candy, 16 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Candy Cane Flavored Mint Candy, 2.08 oz cane
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Candy Cane Flavored Mint Candy, 30.1 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Candy Cane Flavored Mint Candy, 7 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Candy Cane Flavored Mint Candy, 9 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Cherry Cordial Candy, 7 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Cherry Cordial Candy, 9 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Conversation Foils Milk Chocolate Candy, 10.1 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Conversation Foils Milk Chocolate Candy, 7.8 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Dark Blue Foil Milk Chocolate Candy, 66.67 oz bag, 400 pieces
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Dark Green Foil Milk Chocolate Candy, 66.67 oz bag, 400 pieces
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Easter Milk Chocolate Candy, 1.44 oz sleeve
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Easter Milk Chocolate Candy, 10.1 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Easter Milk Chocolate Candy, 17 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Egg Hunt Milk Chocolate Candy, 10.1 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Fall Foils Milk Chocolate Candy, 10.08 oz
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Fall Harvest Foils Milk Chocolate Candy, 11 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Holiday Milk Chocolate Candy, 1.44 oz sleeve
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Holiday Milk Chocolate Candy, 10.1 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Holiday Milk Chocolate Candy, 17 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Holiday Milk Chocolate Candy, 2.24 oz cane
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Holiday Milk Chocolate Candy, 34.1 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Holiday Milk Chocolate Candy, 7.8 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Kiwi Green Foil Milk Chocolate Candy, 66.7 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Light Blue Foil Milk Chocolate Candy, 66.7 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Candy, 10.8 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Candy, 17.9 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Candy, 35.8 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Filled with Caramel Candy, 10.1 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Giant Candy, 1.45 oz box
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Giant Candy, 7 oz box
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Harry Potter™ Limited Edition Candies, 9.5 oz
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolates with Grinch® Foils, 1.45 oz box
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolates with Grinch® Foils, 2.08 oz cane
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolates with Grinch® Foils, 6.5 oz gift box
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolates with Grinch® Foils, 7.4 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolates with Grinch® Foils, 9.5 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Mint Truffle Candy, 7 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Mint Truffle Candy, 9 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Monster Foils Milk Chocolate Candy, 10 oz
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES My Little Pony Milk Chocolate Treasure Surprise, 0.64 oz
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES My Little Pony Milk Chocolate Treasure Surprise, 3.2 oz box, 5 pack
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Pink Foil Milk Chocolate Candy, 66.7 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Purple Foil Milk Chocolate Candy, 66.7 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Red Foil Milk Chocolate Candy, 66.67 oz bag, 400 pieces
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Santa Hat Foils Milk Chocolate Candy, 10.1 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Santa Hat Foils Milk Chocolate Candy, 7.8 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Silver Foil Milk Chocolate Candy, 66.7 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Candy, 10 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Candy, 16.1 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Candy, 32.1 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Springtime Milk Chocolate Giant Candy, 1.45 oz box
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Springtime Milk Chocolate Giant Candy, 1.45 oz, 12 count box
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Transformers Milk Chocolate Treasure Surprise, 0.64 oz
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Transformers Milk Chocolate Treasure Surprise, 3.2 oz box, 5 pack
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Valentine's Milk Chocolate Candy, 10.1 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Valentine's Milk Chocolate Candy, 10.1 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Valentine's Milk Chocolate Candy, 17 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Valentine's Milk Chocolate Candy, 2.24 oz cane
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Valentine's Milk Chocolate Candy, 6.5 oz box
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Valentine's Milk Chocolate Candy, 7.8 oz
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Valentine's Milk Chocolate Giant Candy, 7 oz box
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES Wedding "I do" Milk Chocolate Candy, 48 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S KISSES White Foil Milk Chocolate Candy, 66.7 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Candy Bar, 1.55 oz
    • HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Candy Bars, 9.3 oz, 6 pack
    • HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Harry Potter™ Limited Edition Candy Bar, 1.55 oz
    • HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Harry Potter™ Limited Edition Candy Bars, 1.55 oz, 6 pack
    • HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Harry Potter™ Limited Edition Candy Bars, 1.55 oz, 36 count box
    • HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Holiday Candy Bars, 1.55 oz, 36 count box
    • HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Holiday Candy Bars, 1.55 oz, 6 pack
    • HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate with Almonds Candy Bar, 1.45 oz
    • HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate with Almonds Candy Bars, 52.2 oz box, 36 pack
    • HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate with Almonds Candy Bars, 8.7 oz, 6
    • HERSHEY'S NUGGETS Assortment, 15.6 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S NUGGETS Assortment, 52 oz bag, 145 pieces
    • HERSHEY'S NUGGETS Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate with Toffee & Almonds Candy, 10.2 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S NUGGETS Milk Chocolate Candy, 10.2 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S NUGGETS Milk Chocolate with Almonds Candy, 10.1 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S NUGGETS Milk Chocolate with Toffee & Almonds Candy, 60 oz bag
    • HERSHEY'S NUGGETS Snack Size Assortment, 31.5 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S NUGGETS SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Candy, 10.2 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S NUGGETS SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate with Almonds Candy, 10.1 oz pack
    • HERSHEY'S Valentine's Exchange Milk Chocolate Candy Bars, 1.55 oz, 6 pack
    • MILK DUDS Candy, 10 oz box
    • MILK DUDS Candy, 5 oz box
    • MILK DUDS Easter Bunny Tails Candy, 5 oz box
    • MILK DUDS Holiday Candy, 5 oz box
    • MOUNDS Dark Chocolate and Coconut Candy Bar, 1.75 oz
    • MOUNDS Dark Chocolate and Coconut King Size Candy Bar, 3.5 oz, 4 pieces
    • MOUNDS Dark Chocolate and Coconut Snack Size Candy Bars, 11.3 oz bag
    • MOUNDS Dark Chocolate and Coconut Snack Size Candy Bars, 4.8 oz, 8 pack
    • PAYDAY Chocolatey Covered Peanut and Caramel Candy Bar, 1.85 oz
    • PAYDAY Chocolatey Covered Peanut and Caramel Candy Bars, 44.4 oz box, 24
    • PAYDAY Chocolatey Covered Peanut and Caramel King Size Candy Bar, 3.1 oz
    • PAYDAY Chocolatey Covered Peanut and Caramel Snack Size Candy Bars, 9.12 oz bag
    • PAYDAY Halloween Chocolatey Covered Peanut & Caramel Snack Size Candy Bars, 10.64 oz bag
    • PAYDAY Peanut and Caramel Candy Bar, 1.85 oz
    • PAYDAY Peanut and Caramel Candy Bars, 11.1 oz, 6 pack
    • PAYDAY Peanut and Caramel King Size Candy Bar, 3.4 oz
    • PAYDAY Peanut and Caramel Snack Size Candy Bars, 11.6 oz bag
    • PAYDAY Peanut and Caramel Snack Size Candy Bars, 3.5 oz, 5 pack
    • PAYDAY Peanut and Caramel Snack Size Candy Bars, 5.6 oz, 8 pack
    • REESE'S Big Cup Holiday Peanut Brittle King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.8 oz
    • REESE'S Big Cup Holiday Peanut Brittle Peanut Butter Cup, 1.4 oz
    • REESE'S Big Cup Holiday Peanut Brittle Peanut Butter Cups, 1.4 oz, 16 count box
    • REESE'S Big Cup Milk Chocolate King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.8 oz
    • REESE'S Big Cup Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, 1.4 oz
    • REESE'S Big Cup Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 8.4 oz, 6 pack
    • REESE'S Big Cup with Potato Chips King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.6 oz
    • REESE'S Big Cup with Potato Chips King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.6 oz, 16 count box
    • REESE'S Big Cup with Potato Chips Peanut Butter Cup, 1.3 oz
    • REESE'S Big Cup with Potato Chips Peanut Butter Cups, 1.3 oz, 16 count box
    • REESE'S Big Cup with Pretzels King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.6 oz
    • REESE'S Big Cup with Pretzels Peanut Butter Cup, 1.3 oz
    • REESE'S Chocolate Lovers Milk Chocolate King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.8 oz
    • REESE'S Chocolate Lovers Milk Chocolate King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.8 oz, 24 count box
    • REESE'S Chocolate Lovers Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.4 oz
    • REESE'S Chocolate Lovers Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.4 oz, 24 count
    • REESE'S Creamy Milk Chocolate King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.8 oz
    • REESE'S Creamy Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.4 oz
    • REESE'S Crunchy Milk Chocolate King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.8 oz
    • REESE'S Crunchy Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.4 oz
    • REESE'S Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 33.6 oz box, 24 pack
    • REESE'S Easter Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 1.86 oz sleeve
    • REESE'S Easter Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 17.1 oz big bag
    • REESE'S Easter Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 9.6 oz bag
    • REESE'S Easter White Creme Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 9.9 oz bag
    • REESE'S Fall Harvest Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 9.92 oz bag
    • REESE'S FAST BREAK Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Bar, 1.8 oz
    • REESE'S FAST BREAK Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Size Candy Bars, 3.35 oz, 5 pack
    • REESE'S Franken-Cup Milk Chocolate King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.8
    • REESE'S Franken-Cup Milk Chocolate King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.8 oz, 24 count box
    • REESE'S Franken-Cup Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.4 oz
    • REESE'S Franken-Cup Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.4 oz, 24 count box
    • REESE'S Franken-Cup Milk Chocolate Snack Size Peanut Butter Cups, 9.35 oz bag
    • REESE'S Halloween Lovers Snack Size Assortment, 41.25 oz bag, 75 pieces
    • REESE'S Halloween Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 31 oz bag
    • REESE'S Halloween Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 9.92 oz bag
    • REESE'S Halloween Milk Chocolate Snack Size Peanut Butter Cups, 30.25 oz bag, 55 pieces
    • REESE'S Halloween Milk Chocolate Snack Size Peanut Butter Cups, 33 oz bag, 60 pieces
    • REESE'S Holiday Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 1.86 oz sleeve, 6 pieces
    • REESE'S Holiday Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 17.1 oz bag
    • REESE'S Holiday Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 2.17 oz cane
    • REESE'S Holiday Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 34.1 oz bag
    • REESE'S Holiday Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 6.82 oz cane
    • REESE'S Holiday Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 7.8 oz bag
    • REESE'S Holiday Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 9.9 oz bag
    • REESE'S Holiday Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 27 oz, 18 count yardstick
    • REESE'S Mallow-Top Marshmallow Creme with Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.4 oz, 24 count box
    • REESE'S Mallow-Top Marshmallow Creme with Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.4 oz
    • REESE'S Mallow-Top Marshmallow Creme with Milk Chocolate Snack Size Peanut Butter Cups, 9.35 oz bag
    • REESE'S Milk Chocolate King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.8 oz
    • REESE'S Milk Chocolate King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.8 oz, 4 pack
    • REESE'S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.5 oz
    • REESE'S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.5 oz, 6 pack
    • REESE'S Milk Chocolate Snack Size Peanut Butter Cups, 10.5 oz bag
    • REESE'S Milk Chocolate Snack Size Peanut Butter Cups, 19.5 oz jumbo bag
    • REESE'S Milk Chocolate Snack Size Peanut Butter Cups, 206.8 oz tub, 375 pieces
    • REESE'S Milk Chocolate Snack Size Peanut Butter Cups, 33 oz bag, 60 pieces
    • REESE'S Milk Chocolate Snack Size Peanut Butter Cups, 4.4 oz, 8 pack
    • REESE'S Milk Chocolate Super King Peanut Butter Cups, 4.2
    • REESE'S Milk Chocolate Super King Peanut Butter Cups, 4.2 oz, 24 count box
    • REESE'S Miniature Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 7.1 oz
    • REESE'S Miniatures Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 10.2 oz bag
    • REESE'S Miniatures Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 10.5 oz bag
    • REESE'S Miniatures Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 17.6 oz bag
    • REESE'S Miniatures Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 35.6 oz pack
    • REESE'S Miniatures Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 5.3 oz bag
    • REESE'S Miniatures White Creme Peanut Butter Cups, 10.5 oz bag
    • REESE'S Minis Milk Chocolate King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.5 oz bag
    • REESE'S Minis Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 7.6 oz bag
    • REESE'S Minis White Creme Peanut Butter Cups, 8 oz bag
    • REESE'S NUTRAGEOUS Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Bar, 1.66 oz
    • REESE'S Pantry Pack Milk Chocolate Snack Size Peanut Butter Cups, 13.75 oz, 25 count box
    • REESE'S PIECES Holiday Peanut Butter Candy, 1.4 oz cane
    • REESE'S PIECES Holiday Peanut Butter Candy, 4 oz box
    • REESE'S PIECES Minis Peanut Butter Candy, 10 oz bag
    • REESE'S PIECES Peanut Butter Baking Cups and Candy, 8.5 oz bag
    • REESE'S PIECES Peanut Butter Candy, 1.53 oz
    • REESE'S PIECES Peanut Butter Candy, 2.2 oz carrot
    • REESE'S PIECES Peanut Butter Candy, 4 oz box
    • REESE'S PIECES Peanut Butter Candy, 48 oz bag
    • REESE'S PIECES Peanut Butter Candy, 9.9 oz bag
    • REESE'S STUFFED WITH PIECES Big Cup Milk Chocolate King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.8 oz
    • REESE'S STUFFED WITH PIECES Miniatures Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 10.2 oz bag
    • REESE'S Valentine's Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 9.9 oz bag
    • REESE'S Valentine's Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 7.8 oz bag
    • REESE'S Valentine's Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 6.5 oz box
    • REESE'S Valentine's Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups, 2.17 oz cane
    • REESE'S Valentine's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 6.6 oz gift box
    • REESE'S White Creme King Size Peanut Butter Cups, 2.8 oz
    • REESE'S White Creme Peanut Butter Cups, 1.5 oz
    • REESE'S Zero Sugar Peanut Butter Chips, 7 oz bag
    • ROLO® Chewy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 66.7 oz bag
    • ROLO® Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 1.7 oz roll
    • ROLO® Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 10.6 oz bag
    • ROLO® Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 17.8 oz bag
    • ROLO® Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 35.6 oz pack
    • ROLO® Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 5.3 oz bag
    • ROLO® Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 7.6 oz bag
    • ROLO® Dark Salted Caramel in Rich Dark Chocolate Candy, 1.7 oz roll, 36 count box
    • ROLO® Dark Salted Caramel in Rich Dark Chocolate Candy, 1.7 oz roll
    • ROLO® Dark Salted Caramel in Rich Dark Chocolate Candy, 10.1 oz bag
    • ROLO® Dark Salted Caramel in Rich Dark Chocolate Candy, 2.3 oz bag
    • ROLO® Dark Salted Caramel in Rich Dark Chocolate Holiday Candy, 9.5 oz bag
    • ROLO® Easter Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 9.9 oz bag
    • ROLO® Halloween Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Snack Size Candy, 10 oz bag
    • ROLO® Holiday Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 10.1 oz bag
    • ROLO® Holiday Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 17 oz bag
    • ROLO® Holiday Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 2.2 oz cane
    • ROLO® Holiday Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 34 oz bag
    • ROLO® Holiday Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 7.8 oz bag
    • ROLO® Stocking Stuffer Squad Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Snack Size Candy, 9.6 oz bag
    • ROLO® Valentine's Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy, 9.9 oz bag
    • SKOR Milk Chocolate with Crisp Butter Toffee Candy Bar, 1.4 oz
    • YORK Dark Chocolate King Size Peppermint Patties, 2.4 oz
    • YORK Dark Chocolate King Size Peppermint Patties, 2.4 oz, 18 count box
    • YORK Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 1.4 oz
    • YORK Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 10.1 oz bag
    • YORK Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 17.3 oz bag
    • YORK Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 5.3 oz bag
    • YORK Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 50.4 oz box, 36 count
    • YORK Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 84 oz box, 175 pack
    • YORK Dark Chocolate Snack Size Peppermint Patties, 3 oz, 5 pack
    • YORK Dark Chocolate Snack Size Peppermint Patties, 4.8 oz bag, 8 pack
    • YORK Eggs Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 9.6 oz bag
    • YORK Fall Harvest Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Pumpkins, 11 oz bag
    • YORK Halloween Dark Chocolate Snack Size Peppermint Patties, 11.4 oz bag
    • YORK Hearts Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 7.7 oz bag
    • YORK Hearts Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 9.6 oz bag
    • YORK Miniatures Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 35.2 oz pack
    • YORK Pantry Pack Dark Chocolate Snack Size Peppermint Patties, 15 oz, 25 count box
    • YORK Snowflakes Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 16 oz bag
    • YORK Snowflakes Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 6.5 oz gift box
    • YORK Snowflakes Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 7.8 oz bag
    • YORK Snowflakes Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 9.6 oz bag
    • YORK THiNS Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 3.4 oz bag
    • YORK THiNS Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, 7.2 oz pack

      JUST BORN, Inc.

      888-645-3453
      www.justborn.com

      • From the FAQ Page

        We offer many gluten-free products under the MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES® , PEEPS®, GOLDENBERG’S® , PEANUT CHEWS®, TEENEE BEANEE® and JUST BORN® brands and we are in the process of updating package labels to include gluten-free statements where appropriate.  The modified food starch that we use in our candies is corn starch. However, because some of our products may be manufactured and/or packaged in a facility that may also handle non gluten-free products, we encourage consumers to read the labels carefully for the most up-to-date ingredient and allergen information.

        Mars Candy

        800-974-4539  www.mars.com/made-by-mars/mars-wrigley

        • From an e-mail dated 9/21/2023

          The following is a list of U.S. Mars Wrigley fruity confection, gum and mint products that are currently formulated without ingredients containing wheat, oat, rye or barley gluten. Slight changes to product recipes can occur from time to time. Always check the ingredient label for accurate ingredient composition:

          • Wrigley's SPEARMINT® gum
          • FREEDENT® gum
          • DOUBLEMINT® gum
          • EXTRA® gum
          • BIG RED® gum
          • ECLIPSE® gum
          • JUICY FRUIT® gum
          • WINTERFRESH® gum
          • Orbit® gum
          • ORBIT® White gum
          • LIFESAVERS®
          • ALTOIDS®
          • 5®
          • SKITTLES® bite size candies
          • STARBURST® fruit chew products

        Spangler Candy Company

        https://www.spanglercandy.com   888-636-4221

        • From Spangler website

          These Spangler Candy products are listed as gluten-free on their website

          • Dum Dum
          • Saf-T-Pops
          • Necco Wafers
          • Candy Canes
          • Circus Peanuts

          Tootsie Roll Industries

          Tootsie Roll Industries  773-838-3400   www.tootsie.com

          • From the Tootsie FAQ Page

            At this time all of our confections are gluten-free. We do not use wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, spelt or any of their components and that includes our dusting on our conveyor belts. We do use corn and soy products in the manufacturing of our products.

            • Andes Mints
            • Candy Blox
            • Candy Carnival
            • Caramel Apple Pops
            • Cella Cherries
            • Charleston Chew
            • Charms
            • Child’s Play
            • Cry Baby
            • Dots
            • Dubble Bubble
            • Fluffy Stuff
            • Frooties
            • Fruit Chews
            • Fruit Chew Mini Bites
            • Fruit Chews Pops
            • Junior Mints
            • Nik-L-Nip
            • Razzles
            • Sugar Babies
            • Sugar Daddy
            • Tootsie Pops
            • Tootsie Roll
            • Tootsie Roll Mini Bites
            • Wack-O-Wax

            Oats: Are they safe?

            By Dascha Weir, MD

            This article was originally published in the October 2016 issue of Celiac Digest, the Celiac Kids Connection newsletter.

            For people with celiac disease, oats have become complicated. It used to be quite straightforward. While pure oats had been shown to be safe for most people with celiac disease (CD), they were not readily available.

            Not so long ago, commercially available oats were all contaminated with wheat (or barley or rye) in the process of cultivation, transport, processing and packaging. They were simply not safe, so the gluten-free (GF) diet was defined as the elimination of wheat, barley, rye, and oats.

            The development and increasing availability of so-called GF oats has broadened our options but also has created questions about the reliability and safety of our food.

            The initially available GF oats were carefully grown on dedicated GF fields and transported, processed and packaged in specialized GF environments. These contamination-free or “purity protocol” oats are GF and well-tolerated by most people with CD.

            However, “gluten-free” oats are no longer all “purity protocol” oats. Mechanical optical sorting, new technology developed to render conventionally grown oats GF, is now widely used. Oats used in foods labeled as GF may now include oats that have contact with gluten-containing grains in the fields or during harvesting and processing but are then separated from wheat, barley and rye by color, size and shape. This sorting process, while theoretically sound, has not been proven to consistently produce oats that are <20 ppm gluten and safe for people with CD.

            As with many aspects of the GF diet, the devil is in the details.

            Tricia Thompson of Gluten Free Watchdog, along with other CD experts, has drawn attention to these complexities. Ultimately, this sorting technology is only as good as the rigorous testing protocol used along with it to ensure the sorting worked. It is essential to confirm that gluten is reliably removed from sorted oats.

            Gluten screening in foods is a complex task, from choosing the right test to ensuring that the food is appropriately sampled. For example, a recent article by Fritz et al in the journal Food Chemistry (1), highlighted that the process of grinding oats for testing can unevenly disperse gluten in a sample so that a single test may inadequately capture the entire gluten risk present.

            Gluten Free Watchdog has reported that 14% of the oat products they have tested were above 20 ppm. For these reasons, at this time, we strongly urge skepticism about mechanically sorted GF oats and now recommend avoiding these products.

            The bottom line is that “gluten-free” oats may be inconsistently GF. It is important to know what kind of oats you are buying. Determine the oat supplier of your favorite granola or other oat-containing foods. It is important to find out if the oats in your GF-labeled foods are purity protocol oats or not. Your CD dietitian and resources like Gluten Free Watchdog can be helpful, but the best way to get up-to-date information is still to question the manufacturer directly.

            (1) Fritz et al. Gluten-containing grains skew gluten assessment in oats due to sample grind non-homogeneity. (2017) Food Chemistry. 216, 170-175.

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            Stormy Weather – Don’t Forget the Gluten-Free Food

            By Francie Kelley, Executive Director, Celiac Kids Connection, Boston Children’s Hospital

            In the wake of hurricane Harvey, with Irma on the way and our New England winter just around the corner, we need to think about being prepared. Here is a reprint of an article from our August, 2016 edition of “Celiac Digest” about emergency preparations.

            The hurricane season is upon us and that will be followed by winter. Both hurricanes and winter storms bring with them the possibility of lost electricity, being stranded at home and even the possibility that you may need to evacuate.

            Being prepared for emergencies is important for everyone. And a lot of what you need to do to prepare has nothing to do with celiac disease or the gluten-free (GF) diet. But, if stores are unable to get deliveries, fresh food will run out, shelves will be depleted and finding GF options could be difficult. In a major disaster, relief agencies and shelters may not be equipped to handle the GF diet. For families with a member with celiac disease, our preparation for emergencies needs to include ensuring access to GF food.

            The Red Cross and the Federal Government have great information on-line for preparing an emergency plan. They also have great lists of the items you should include in your emergency kit. To get to the Red Cross information go to www.redcross.org and type “emergency kit” into the search box. This will give you the link for preparing an emergency kit. For the government information go to www.ready.gov and type “emergency” into the search box. This will give you links for preparing an emergency kit as well as downloading a guide for emergency preparations.

            Emergency plans can be very elaborate or very basic. I tend toward a Pollyanna view and keep plans basic. For me the critical elements are having a communication plan, plenty of battery operated lights, a battery operated radio and a full tank of gas. Most of the time, I do not have a full tank of gas. In fact, I typically wait until the last possible moment to fill-up. But when bad weather is predicted I make sure the tank is full.

            I do not keep an emergency kit on hand. But again, when bad weather is approaching I do make sure I have the basics in the house. This includes batteries, bottled water and non-perishable food. Canned goods are great in an emergency. But, they are no good if the power is out and you only have an electric can opener. Make sure you have a manual can opener.

             Most organizations suggest you have food for three days. A lot of the food you have on hand can be used by both those who need to eat GF and those who do not. But, given the reality that after the storm you may have a hard time getting GF food, make sure you have plenty of GF options for the family members who need them.

            Here are some ideas of foods to have on-hand in times of emergencies.

            • Canned meats
            • Beans
            • Tuna
            • Beef jerky
            • Peanut Butter
            • Canned fruit
            • Fruit
            • Powdered milk
            • GF Crackers
            • GF Cereal
            • GF Bars

            We all hope that we will never need to use our emergency plans. But when an emergency strikes it is good to have something in place. It is also important that we do not forget to include GF provisions in our emergency planning.

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            Listen to Dr. Weir

            Listen to Dr. Dascha Weir talk about celiac disease and living gluten free as a guest on the Parenting Food Allergies Podcast. She answers questions about symptoms, diagnosing celiac disease, managing the condition, current research and much more.

            Dr. Weir is the Medical Director of Celiac Kids Connection, a board certified pediatric gastroenterologist and the associate director of the Celiac Disease Program at Boston Children’s Hospital.

            The Parenting Food Allergies podcast is a series for food allergy parents and caregivers that need a bit of advice and support from someone who understand their struggle. Hosted by Sue Webb, an everyday Midwestern mom whose teen aged sons have food allergies, Parenting Food Allergies will cover the questions and issues that food allergy parents face on a daily basis as their child grows up.

            Sue understands food allergies from a few different angles. One of her sons has had food allergies since infancy while the other developed a serious allergy at 18 years and within weeks of leaving for college.

            Here is a link to the podcast.

            Enjoy!

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            Rock Climbing For Teens and Young Adults

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            This is an opportunity for our members ages 13 to 25 to enjoy an afternoon of rock climbing and camaraderie. We will climb until 3:00 pm and then relax in the party room with gluten-free snacks.

            Be sure to dress comfortably. You must wear closed toe sneakers or climbing shoes. Climbing shoes can be rented the day of the event for $5.

            You can register on-line and pay securely with Paypal or contact CeliacKidsConnection@childrens.harvard.edu.

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            RSVP by August 1, 2017.

            Payment must be received in advance.

            Community Events

            We would like to share this information about events sponsored by groups other than Celiac Kids Connection that may interest you.

            Wicked Gluten-Free Boston South Shore Expo
            Hosted by Wicked Gluten-Free
            Saturday October 26, 2024
            Hanover, MA

            Details and Registration

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            Kids in the Kitchen – Arepas

            By Francie Kelley, Executive Director, Celiac Kids Connection, Boston Children’s Hospital

            The Boston Children’s Hospital culinary staff hosted another “Kids in the Kitchen” cooking demonstration focused on gluten-free (GF) foods.

            This time the kids learned to make arepas. We were led by Chef Travis and Chef John.

            Arepas are flat-breads made of ground maize and loaded with a variety of toppings. The flat-breads are naturally GF and are found in the cuisine of Columbia and Venezuela.

            We gathered in the Chef’s Playground area in the back of the cafeteria at the downtown Boston location. Chef’s Playground is an open cooking area. When seated, you can watch and interact with the chef.

            Chef Travis and Chef John each made different arepas batter. Both versions started with masa harina, traditional corn flour used in Central and South American cooking. Chef John made arepas the traditional way; using the masa and water. Chef Travis used the masa and added milk and chihuahua cheese, a soft white Mexican cheese. Both versions were delicious. The traditional batter was ready right away. Chef Travis’s version was softer and the batter needed to be refrigerated overnight.

            Once the batter is ready, the arepas are formed like a pancake and cooked on a cast iron skillet or grilled. They cook for 2 minutes on each side. You can use as much of the batter as you like and store the rest in the refrigerator. Both batters can be kept for 4 – 5 days.

            The Colombian version of the arepas is like a pizza, the crust is flat and you top it as you like. The Venezuelan version is slightly thicker and it is cut in the middle. The “toppings” are put in the middle, more like a taco. Both versions are considered finger food and often found at food stands.

            Chef John is a native of Colombia. Not only did he often eat arepas from food stands but it was a staple at home. Most days breakfast was an arepas with queso fresca; a creamy soft unaged cheese. This is an easy and tasty breakfast.

            After watching and learning how to make the arepas, the kids were given an opportunity to top their own. They had vegetables, black beans, pico de gallo, shredded cheese and a variety of proteins to choose from. The chefs had previously prepared; pulled chicken, pulled pork, and steak. While we watched they grilled chicken breasts. Once topped the finished arepas was baked until the cheese melted. Every version was delicious.

            The most important ingredient for topping an arepas is your imagination. Once you have the arepas crust any type of toppings will work. Chef John even told us about fruit versions he has eaten.

            The class was a lot of fun. We left with samples to take home and looking forward to the next class.

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            2017 Holiday Party

            Sunday, December 3, 2017 Noon to 3 PM

            Levin Ballroom, Usdan Student Center
            Brandeis University, Waltham MA

            Please note, only members may purchase tickets.

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            Registration Opens at 12 Noon
            Enjoy lunch from 12:30 – 1:30 PM
            Bring your checkbook and shop our vendors 12 – 3 PM
            Ongoing fun with music, crafts, games and cookie decorating!
            Catered Lunch by Lola’s Italian Groceria
            Early Registration through November 17, 2017
            $15 per Adult, $12 per Child, under 2 free
            Registration after November 17th
            $20 per Adult, $17 per Child, under 2 free
            All volunteers who work at least 1 hour will receive free admission to the event. Contact CeliacKidsConnection@childrens.harvard.edu to register as a volunteer

            Annual Holiday Party

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            Save the Date!!

            Our annual celebration with cookie decorating, a DJ, a fully catered gluten-free lunch and lots more.

            This is a members only event. Invitations will be sent out by e-mail and will be in the newsletter.