Lucky Charms is a brand of cereal – which every kid and adult love. It has been produced by the General Mills food company since 1964. General Mills are also known for another popular cereal – Cheerios.
Lucky Charms cereal consists of toasted oat pieces and multi-colored marshmallow shapes (“marbits” or marshmallow bits). The label features a leprechaun mascot, Lucky, animated in commercials.
But let’s get to the answer to your question:
Question: Is Lucky Charms Gluten Free?
Answer: YES
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The Original Lucky Charms are gluten-free, and yes that includes the marshmallows (the best bit, right?).
However, it is also important to note that Chocolate Lucky Charms™ and Lucky Charms Frosted Flakes™are NOT gluten-free.
Lucky Charms have dedicated a page on their website describing their gluten-free cereal – find details here.
Lucky Charms Nutritional Facts can be found on their website as well.
Original Lucky Charms Ingredients:
Whole Grain (gluten-free) Oats, Sugar, Oat Flour (gluten-free), Corn Syrup, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Salt, Gelatin, Trisodium Phosphate, Yellows 5 & 6, Red 40, Blue 1 and Other Color Added, Natural and Artificial Flavor. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Zinc and Iron (mineral nutrients), Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), A B Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (thiamin mononitrate), Vitamin A (palmitate), A B Vitamin (folic acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.
So, you know, you’re good to eat ’em!
Lucky Charms minis are currently being tested by GlutenFreeWatchdog. Last year there was a problem with Lucky Charms that caused hundreds of people to report that they got ill. I am concerned that there could be cross contamination at the plant?