Gluten-Free Candy & Sweets

Pure chocolate (cocoa) is gluten-free, but many chocolate products contain wheat, barley malt, or are made on shared lines. Always check ingredients.

Most plain ice cream flavors are gluten-free, but watch for cookie, brownie, cake, and cone pieces. Always check ingredients.

Most licorice candy contains wheat flour as a primary ingredient. Some brands like YumEarth make gluten-free licorice alternatives.

Most marshmallows are gluten-free. They're made from sugar, water, and gelatin. However, some brands add wheat starch or are cross-contaminated.

Plain Milk Chocolate and Peanut M&M's are gluten-free. Pretzel and Crispy M&M's contain wheat and are not safe.

Yes, Skittles are gluten-free. The ingredients do not contain wheat, barley, or rye, and they are generally safe for celiacs.

Yes, classic Snickers bars are gluten-free. They do not contain wheat, barley, or rye ingredients.

No, regular Oreos are made with wheat flour and contain gluten. However, Nabisco offers a certified Gluten-Free Oreo line.

Yes. Jell-O gelatin and most Jell-O pudding are gluten-free, though a few mix-in varieties should be checked.

Yes. The vast majority of chewing gum — including Wrigley brands — is gluten-free, with only rare exceptions to check.

No. Twizzlers are made with wheat flour and contain gluten. Choose a gluten-free licorice-style candy instead.

Yes. Original Starburst do not contain gluten ingredients and are considered gluten-free.

No. Twix bars have a wheat-based cookie/biscuit center, so they contain gluten and are not celiac-safe.

No. Kit Kat bars contain a wheat-based wafer, so they have gluten and are not safe for celiacs.

Yes. Standard Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are labeled gluten-free by Hershey. A few shaped/seasonal items are exceptions.

Yes. Sour Patch Kids do not contain gluten ingredients and are widely considered gluten-free.

Yes. Swedish Fish do not contain gluten ingredients and are generally considered gluten-free.

No. Milky Way bars contain barley malt and are not gluten-free (note: the Milky Way Midnight/Simply Caramel also contain gluten).

Yes. Butterfinger is listed as gluten-free by the manufacturer (Ferrara) following its reformulation.

Yes. Most gummy bears — including Haribo Gold-Bears — are gluten-free, since they are made from gelatin and sugar, not wheat.

Yes. Almond Joy is listed as gluten-free by Hershey — it is made from coconut, almonds, and chocolate with no gluten ingredients.