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Is Candy Gluten-Free?
It Depends
Some candies are gluten-free (like most plain chocolate, hard candy, and gummy bears), but many contain wheat flour, barley malt, or cookie/wafer pieces.
Detailed Answer
The candy category is mixed. Generally safe: plain chocolate bars, most hard candies, Skittles, Starburst, most gummy bears. Contains gluten: Twizzlers (wheat flour), Kit Kat (wafer), Butterfinger.
Cross-Contamination Risk
Moderate to high. Many candy factories produce GF and gluten-containing products on shared lines.
Similar Gluten-Free Options
Skittles
Starburst
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Haribo Goldbears
Enjoy Life GF chocolate
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Skittles gluten-free?
Yes, Skittles are generally considered gluten-free.
Are M&Ms gluten-free?
Plain, peanut, and peanut butter M&Ms are GF. Pretzel and crispy M&Ms contain gluten.
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