Unlike a cake or loaf of bread that would be shared among many people, candies are usually made in smaller pieces. Physically, candy is characterized by the use of a significant amount of sugar or sugar substitutes. Vegetables, fruit, or nuts which have been glazed and coated with sugar are said to be candied. The category, called sugar confectionery, encompasses any sweet confection, including chocolate, chewing gum, and sugar candy.

Where can I find out more about NestlГ©вЂ™s gluten-free products? (n.d.) NestlГ©.Candy, also called sweets ( British English) or lollies ( Australian English, New Zealand English), is a confection that features sugar as a principal ingredient.

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Questions and answers on the gluten-free labeling proposed rule.

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Melster candies nutritional information.

(n.d.) /live-gluten-free/lifestyle/gluten-free-candy-lists/gluten-free-lifestyle/general-candy-list/ (n.d.) /global/contact-us/wrigley-faqs.aspx (2015, September 22) /en_us/products/dietary-needs.html (n.d.) /nutrition-allergens/allergen-information/ You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. Last medically reviewed on April 19, 2017 You can always call the company with your specific questions. Still not sure? DonвЂ™t eat it until you find out more. Otherwise, scan the ingredients and pay attention to fine-print вЂњmay containвЂќ statements about processing. To have this labeling, the candy must have gone through testing with the FDA. You may get lucky and see вЂњgluten-freeвЂќ written near the ingredients list. Reading the nutrition label on the back of the candy should help. If you donвЂ™t see your favorite candy bar or specific brand on this list, donвЂ™t fret. If gluten could possibly be in the mix through processing or packaging, there should be a вЂњmay be presentвЂќ statement on the label to help you avoid any cross-contamination.

Dove Milk Chocolate Cinnamon Graham and Cookies and CreamДЄgain, the company encourages you to read labels.

This means that the following candies likely contain gluten:

Dove (all except Milk Chocolate Cinnamon Graham and Cookies and Cream varieties).

M&Ms (all except the pretzel, crispy, and certain holiday varieties).

MARS encourages its gluten-free customers to read labels carefully.ДЄny proteins and cross-contamination risks are listed on packaging in plain terms (like wheat, barley, and rye instead of less recognizable names), so they are easy to spot. Its approach to sharing information is all about labeling. MARS doesnвЂ™t have a specific list of gluten-free candies available on its website. Some candies that likely contain gluten include: So are many of the companyвЂ™s Brookside, Dagoba, and Scharffen Berger products.

If youвЂ™re looking to eat other goodies, many of HersheyвЂ™s baking bars, baking chips, and cocoas are also gluten-free.

York Peppermint Patties (all except York Pieces, York Minis, and York Shapes).

Rollo Caramels in Milk Chocolate (all except minis).

ReeseвЂ™s Pieces (all except ReeseвЂ™s Pieces eggs).

ReeseвЂ™s Peanut Butter Cups (all except unwrapped minis and any seasonal shapes).

HersheyвЂ™s Nuggets in these flavors: milk chocolate, milk chocolate with almonds, special dark, special dark with almonds, and extra creamy milk chocolate with toffee and almonds.

HersheyвЂ™s Milk Chocolate bar with Almonds (only in the 1.45 oz.

HersheyвЂ™s Milk Chocolate bar (only in the 1.55 oz.

HersheyвЂ™s Kisses in these flavors: milk chocolate, special dark, Hugs, pumpkin spice, carrot cake, meltaway, and deluxe.

HersheyвЂ™s Filled Kisses in these flavors: milk chocolate filled with caramel, milk chocolate filled with cherry cordial creme, vanilla creme, and dark chocolate filled with mint truffle.

Almond Joy (all types except Almond Joy Pieces).

If the food does contain any of the prohibited proteins or derivatives, their content has to be under 20 parts per million to earn the gluten-free designation.

It was last updated in September 2015 and lists 147 different products that have been evaluated by the U.S. The Hershey CompanyвЂ™s list of gluten-free candies is impressively long.

Slik chocolate