Getting you prepared for a Safe, Gluten-Free Halloween

                        Gluten Free Halloween Candy Lists For 2012

 

This is the time of year where parents with kids that are gluten intolerant, due to Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, gluten allergies and those that have children with Autism are particularly stringent about the kinds of candies their kids are eating. 

Fortunately, there are a few websites that have a list of mainstream candies that are gluten free. There are many things to consider, even though a candy does not contain gluten ingredients, sometimes we need to pay special attention to how the candies are manufactured. Are they manufactured on lines that also manufacture products that contain wheat or gluten? Reading labels may not be an option though, when you get candies in your child’s treat bag that are individually wrapped and non descrip…..here’s my motto, “when in doubt, throw it out!” Remember your child’s health is a priority. Always be sure to check the packaging and ingredients.

When you are not sure about a specific ingredient(s) and how something is prepared or manufactured,  cross contamination issues can still be a problem. Calling a manufacturer directly is still a good practice and reading labels and packaging is a must. Large candy manufacturers have websites where ingredient lists can be viewed online. Please note that manufacturing practices and ingredient lists can change periodically.  

 

Candy brands made in the U.S. that may be gluten free here may not be gluten free in another country.