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I spent a few minutes in the candy isle of Target this morning searching out
some gluten free Easter candy options.  I did not do this last year - I just
went with the Jelly Belly Jelly Beans and called it a day.  

But mainstream gluten free candy is pretty easy to find, so if this is yet
another way for my gluten free kid to feel just like everyone else, then I
decided it was worth the effort to find a GF Chocolate Easter bunny.

The following is what I found out from checking web sites and phone calls
(US only) where noted. I provided links so you can double check the
information yourself and I encourage you to always do so. Always double
check the ingredients yourself.  This list only addresses ingredients
containing gluten - cross contamination is a separate issue that you have to
decide on for yourself.  

.         Cadbury GF
<http://www.cadbury.com.au/sites/cadbury/index.php?pageId=35>  List  Follow
the link to a list of their GF products. 

.         Dove Smooth Milk Chocolate Eggs <http://www.dovechocolate.com/>  -
I called Dove (1-800-551-0704) and a recorded message stated that all Dove
Chocolates except for Dove organics, jewel (??) rollups and milk and dark
chocolate covered almonds are gluten free.  

.         Fannie <http://www.fanniemay.com/healthandchocolate/gluten.asp>
Mae - ALL SOLID CHOCOLATE NOVELTIES

.         Hershey's - I called Hershey's this morning (1-800-468-1714) and
confirmed that the Hershey Milk Chocolate Hollow Bunny UPC 34000 18399  and,
my favorite before going dairy free, Reese's made with Chocolate Peanut
Butter Eggs UPC  34000 47732 does not "contain any ingredients derived from
gluten."  

.         Jelly Belly Jelly Beans:

We do not use gluten in any of our current flavors of Jelly Belly jelly
beans; however, we do use corn starch in all of our jelly beans.

                                   

Our Jelly Belly jelly beans and Jelly Belly Confections Pectin, Mellocreme
and Gelatin candies are gluten-free and considered safe for the celiac-sprue
patient to consume.

In addition, you requested information regarding two specific areas:   "The
source of our 'modified food starch' and which 'natural flavors and
artificial flavorings' are used in our products."

In regard to the source of our "modified food starch," we use corn.  Our
"natural flavors" are identified on all packaging, and include fruit juice
concentrates, fruit purees, coffee, peanut butter, chocolate, coconut and
cocoa powder.  We also use oil of peppermint, lemon, lime and tangerine oils
to flavor Jelly Belly beans featuring those particular flavors.

These products contain gluten and must be avoided:

All of our Jelly Belly Confections Chocolate Malt Balls, Licorice Pastels,
Licorice Bridge Mix, Dimples, Christmas Dimples, Deluxe Christmas Mix, and
Speckled Chocolate Malted Eggs.

Check it out yourself at Jelly
<http://mycusthelp.com/jellybelly/supportkbitem.asp?sSessionID=&Inc=23958&sF
ilA=FAQ%20Categories&sFilB=Sub-Topics&sFilC=&FA=-1&FB=-1&FC=-1>  Belly

 

.          <http://www.marshmallowpeeps.com/> Marshmallow Peeps - Package
says they are gluten free.

.         M & M's - All are gluten free except crispy M&M's (1-800-551-0704)

.         Necco <http://www.necco.com/FAQs/Default.asp>  Candy Eggs:  

We make the following products which do not contain gluten from wheat, rye,
oats or barley: Necco Wafers, Mary Janes, Mary Jane Peanut Butter Kisses,
Sweethearts Conversation Hearts (Valentines only), Canada Mint & Wintergreen
Lozenges, Haviland Thin Mints and Candy Stix 

In addition, Clark Bars, Skybars, Haviland Peppermint & Wintergreen Patties,
Necco Candy Eggs (Easter), Talking Pumpkins (Halloween), Squirrel Nut
Caramels and Squirrel Nut Zippers, Banana Split and Mint Julep Chews,
ULTRAMINTS are also gluten free

.         Palmer
<http://www.rmpalmer.com/products.asp?department_id=9341372748>  Holiday
Candy - Follow link to a gluten free list which includes the bunny pack.

 

.         Pez Candy <http://www.pez.com/category_s/1149.htm>   Website
states that "Pez Candy is gluten free. Mono- & di- glycerides sources are
vegetable."

.         From the Natural Candy Store
<http://www.naturalcandystore.com/c-gluten-free-candy> ,  

Natural Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, Assorted Flavors, 2-pack
by Jelly Belly, USA

The great taste and texture you expect from Jelly Belly, made with natural
flavors and colors! These beans use real flavors from juices, purees and
contain no artificial flavors. Free of preservatives and made with only
colors derived from natural sources. The 10 Assorted Flavor bag contains the
following flavors: Banana, Cherry, Coconut, Grape, Lemon, Orange, Peach,
Pineapple, Plum and Strawberry. Approved for the Feingold Program. Gluten
free.  

.         Gluten
<http://www.godairyfree.org/200803062325/News/Nutrition-Headlines/Now-Where-
am-I-Going-to-Find-a-Dairy-Free-Chocolate-Bunny.html>  and Dairy Free
Chocolate Bunnies - A comprehensive list of gluten and casein free chocolate
bunnies.  Btw - this is one of my favorite sites for finding GFCF items.

This should be enough to give your gluten free kid a good sugar high on
Sunday!!

 

Jamie @ www.glutenfreemom.com  

 


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