Is Dove milk chocolate celiac safe?

Some candies are gluten-free while others are not. Some may have no gluten-containing ingredients but still not be safe for those with celiac disease due to cross-contamination on manufacturing lines. Some mini versions of products have different ingredients from the original size. It’s always best to read labels and check regularly, in case ingredients or facilities have changed. If you’re unsure, contact the manufacturer directly.

Note: Beyond Celiac is a US-based company, therefore this list is primarily for those buying candy in the US. Some candies may be produced in different ways in different countries. This list is updated infrequently, so it’s always good practice to double-check with the manufacturer.

Is Dove milk chocolate celiac safe?

Gluten-Free Candy by Maker

Hershey

Hershey keeps an updated list on their website. Their gluten-free candies include:

  • Almond Joy – all except Almond Joy Pieces candy
  • Heath
  • Hershey’s milk chocolate kisses
  • Hershey’s milk chocolate bars (1.55oz only)
  • Milk Duds
  • Mounds
  • Payday
  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – all except seasonal shaped items
  • Rolo Caramels in Milk Chocolate Candies – all except Rolo Minis
  • York Peppermint Patties – all except York Pieces Candy, Sugar Free Peppermint Patties, York Minis, and York Shapes (5 oz.)

Hershey candy that does not contain gluten but is not explicitly gluten-free includes:

Hershey candy that contains gluten includes:

Mars Wrigley

Mars Wrigley does not specifically label any of their products gluten-free, but state that they will include any gluten-containing ingredients on their labels. The following Mars candies have no gluten-containg ingredients:

  • M&Ms (except pretzel, crispy, and potentially seasonal items)
  • Milky Way Caramel Bars (not the original Milky Way Bar)
  • Snickers Bars
  • 3 Musketeers
  • Dove Chocolate products (all flavors except milk chocolate cinnamon graham/cookies and cream, and some holiday varieties, such as milk chocolate truffles)
  • Lifesavers (gummies, hards, and mints)

The following Mars products, among others, are not gluten-free:

  • Twix
  • Maltesers
  • Mars Bars (does not contain wheat, but does have barley malt)

Nestlé

Nestlé calls out a few of their candies as being gluten-free, these include but are not limited to:

  • Butterfinger Bars, fun size
  • Butterfinger Bars, single
  • Goobers
  • Raisinets

They also have candies with no gluten-containing ingredients, but not labeled gluten-free, including:

  • Baby Ruth
  • Oh-Henry!
  • Sno-caps
  • Pixy Stix

The following Nestle products, among others, are not gluten-free:

Ferrara

Ferrara says on their website: “For every Ferrara product that contains allergens, we list a CONTAINS statement […] If there is no CONTAINS statement following the ingredient list, then the product has no allergens. Additionally, Ferrara uses a MADE IN statement, which reflects any allergens within the manufacturing facility where the product is made out.” However, they do not keep a list of gluten-free candies on their website.

Candy from Ferrara that does not have gluten-containing ingredients include:

  • Laffy Taffy
  • Jujyfruits
  • Brach’s Naturally-Flavored Candy Corn (labeled gluten-free)
  • Trolli gummy worms
  • Sweet Tarts (original and chewy)
  • Gobstopper

Enjoy Life

Enjoy Life has a range of chocolate bars that are gluten-free including:

  • Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Bar
  • Enjoy Life Ricemilk Chocolate Bar
  • Enjoy Life Ricemilk Crunch
  • Enjoy Life Winter Dark Chocolate Minis

Mondelez

Mondelez has candy that does not use gluten-containing ingredients, but they do not always use dedicated lines. If a candy was not produced on a dedicated line, it should say that on the packaging. Candies without gluten-containing ingredients include:

  • Swedish Fish
  • Sour Patch Kids

Other

Additional gluten-free candies include:


To learn more about gluten and candy, please watch the recording of our Facebook Live video, where we discuss gluten-free Halloween candy and chocolate bars:

The following report on Dove Dark Chocolate (Not Labeled GF) will inform you of the amount of gluten found in this product during testing.

General Product Information

Manufacturer: Mars

Ingredients: Semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavors)

Contains milk and soy

The manufacturer provides online product information.

Gluten-free information on product packaging: This product is not labeled gluten-free.

Ingredient and labeling information provided as a convenience only. Do not rely on this information for your dietary needs. Always read product labels before purchasing for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

 

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Are all Dove chocolates gluten free?

The ingredients in Dove Chocolate, a division of Mars Wrigley Confectionery, are considered gluten free with the exception of the Cookies & Creme flavor and the Dove Cinnamon Graham Cookies.

Can celiacs eat milk chocolate?

If you are diagnosed with coeliac disease, it is extremely important that you stick to your gluten free diet, avoiding any foods that contain gluten, including chocolate.

Are Dove milk chocolate hearts gluten free?

Dove chocolate, manufactured by Mars Chocolate (which also makes M&Ms), is usually gluten-free. The obvious exceptions include milk chocolate cinnamon graham and cookies 'n cream flavor, while the not-so-obvious exceptions include milk chocolate strawberry shortcake crisp.

Which chocolate brands are gluten free?

If you're looking to eat other goodies, many of Hershey's baking bars, baking chips, and cocoas are also gluten-free. So are many of the company's Brookside, Dagoba, and Scharffen Berger products.