Is Brach’s Candy Corn Gluten Free?

Brach’s Candy Corn is arguably the most popular brand for candy corn on the planet! Their products can be found everywhere, so it is likely you’ll come across this brand of candy corn if you’re looking for the confectionary treat.

What is Candy Corn?

Candy Corn is a confectionary treat made from sugar and corn syrup. Wikipedia describes it as: ‘a type of small, pyramid-shaped candy, typically divided into three sections of different colors, with a waxy texture and a flavor based on honey, sugar, butter, and vanilla. It is a staple candy of the fall season and the Halloween holiday in North America.’ 

Let’s find out if this popular candy corn brand contains any wheat or gluten ingredients . . .

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Is Brach’s Candy Corn Gluten Free?

YES

 

Yes, Brach’s Candy Corn has no gluten/wheat ingredients, and only lists Soy as an allergen on their website. They also provide the following disclaimer in the ingredients section of the page: ‘This product was manufactured in a facility where milk, eggs, almonds, coconut and peanuts are used in the production of other products.’

Brach’s Candy Corn does not contain gluten and does not come into contact with wheat/gluten during production, so it is safe to consider this gluten free. This applies to both versions of candy corn they offer:

 

brach's candy corn

Photo: Brach’s website

 

Brach’s Classic Candy Corn Ingredients

Sugar, Corn Syrup, Confectioner’s Glaze (Shellac), Salt, Dextrose, Gelatin, Sesame Oil, Artificial Flavor, Honey, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Red 3.

This product was manufactured in a facility where milk, eggs, almonds, coconut, peanuts and soy are used in the production of other products. (source)

Brach’s Classic Candy Corn Nutrition Facts

Serv. Size: 15 pieces, Amount Per Serving: Calories 110, Total Fat 0g, Sat. Fat (not listed), Cholesterol (not listed), Sodium 60mg, Total Carb. (not listed), Sugars 22g, Protein (not listed). (source)

 

Additional Information about Brach’s

Learn more about Brach’s Classic Candy Corn on their official website: https://www.brachs.com/products/halloween/candy-corn

View all Brach’s Halloween products to learn about other popular candies such as Harvest Corn, Autumn Mix, Mellowcreme Pumpkins and more: https://www.brachs.com/products/halloween

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