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GLUTEN FREE CONFIDENCE SCORE: 5/10 Note: There is a chance for cross-contamination with this product We are afraid the answer is not very clear-cut when it comes to Cadbury’s Creme Eggs. For folks who live in the US, Cadbury eggs are made by Hershey. The Hershey Company maintains an updated list of gluten-free candies on its website, and the Cadbury Creme Egg is not listed on this list. This would lead us to believe that while there are no gluten ingredients in Cadbury Creme Eggs themselves, there’s a good chance that there’s cross-contamination present in the processing and packaging of these eggs. Please read the ingredient and nutrition label carefully. Need help in understanding what to look for on those labels? We have a guide - check it out! Wondering what gluten-free Easter candy is available this year to place in your child's Easter basket (or to enjoy yourself)? Here's the list of gluten-free Easter candy. As you'll see below, there are plenty of options you can use to make up a really nice gluten-free Easter basket. Unless otherwise noted, these candies are considered by their manufacturers to contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten, which makes them "gluten-free" according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's legal accepted definition. One note: There seems to be plenty of debate each year over whether Cadbury Creme Eggs are gluten-free or not. In the U.S., Cadbury Easter products are made by Hershey's, which does not consider them to be gluten-free due to the potential risk of gluten cross-contamination in manufacturing. The Hershey Company website presents a regularly-updated list of gluten-free candies manufactured by Hershey, and the Cadbury Creme Egg is not included. However, the eggs appear to contain no gluten ingredients. (Hershey's will specify any gluten-containing ingredients on the label.) The Cadbury eggs are manufactured in a plant that also processes tree nuts and peanuts, but not wheat. Use caution with Cadbury Creme Eggs because Hershey's does not consider them gluten-free—despite safe-sounding ingredients, they may contain trace gluten. Gluten-Free Easter CandyHere's the list of gluten-free Easter candy as well as notes about other candy produced by the manufacturer that may contain gluten: Easter-Themed Dove Chocolate ProductsThese are generally safe. The Dove Easter chocolates generally make their way onto gluten-free Easter candy lists, and include: Dove chocolate Easter bunnies, Dove egg-shaped candies, and Easter-themed Dove bars, including Dove dark chocolate eggs, milk chocolate eggs, milk chocolate coconut creme eggs, milk chocolate peanut butter eggs, and caramel and milk chocolate flowers. Always check the label, as some products may note "made on equipment shared with wheat." Manufacturer Mars Inc. states that it will identify gluten ingredients (including barley-based ingredients) on the product's label. M&Ms Chocolate ProductsSome Easter-themed M&Ms chocolate products are considered safe. They include: plain M&Ms, solid milk chocolate Easter bunny, M&M candies in Easter colors, and egg-shaped M&M candies. Gluten-containing and cross-contaminated M&M products include: pretzel M&Ms (which contain gluten) and some specialty flavored M&Ms, (which contain warnings about shared equipment). Beware especially of special M&Ms on sale for Easter, as some of these (the more exotic flavors) contain a warning about a shared facility. Vanilla Cupcake M&Ms have a "may contain wheat" warning, as do milk chocolate egg-shaped M&Ms, specially wrapped for Easter. However, the peanut egg-shaped M&Ms appear safe. Again, always check the label, as Mars Inc. will call out any potential gluten cross-contamination on the label. Peeps Marshmallow TreatsPeeps by Just Born should be eaten with caution. Check the Peeps label to make sure it states "gluten-free" below the list of ingredients—most do, but a few are made in shared facilities, especially some of the newer, more offbeat flavor combinations. Also, note that one new Peeps flavor involves Oreo cookies—real Oreo cookies, made with real wheat. That kind of Peep is most definitely not safe, so steer clear. Additional Gluten-Free Candy Options
Again, these candies are considered gluten-free to less than 20 parts per million. If you have any questions about a specific product, contact the manufacturer. Easter Candy That Is Not Gluten-Free
By Jane Anderson Thanks for your feedback! Are Cadbury chocolate cream eggs glutenAre Cadbury Creme Eggs Gluten Free? Happy to hear from you! Our CADBURY CRÈME EGG Easter Milk Chocolate Eggs are not made with any gluten-containing ingredients. In addition, there is no gluten in the facility where the eggs are produced.
Can celiacs eat Cadbury Creme Eggs?Yes, Cadburys Creme Eggs do not have any ingredients that contain gluten. Meaning that Creme eggs are gluten-free. Always be sure to check the label for the most up-to-date information as ingredients may change over time.
Are Cadbury mini chocolate eggs glutenAnd yes – Cadbury Mini Eggs are gluten-free! Almond Extract: I use Nielsen Massey Almond Extract for my baking.
Are chocolate Easter eggs glutenA white chocolate egg and Lindor white chocolate truffles, which are both gluten free. Contains milk and soya, may contain nuts.
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