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. This article was recently updated with new information on: November 16, 2024
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?
NO*
No, Brach’s recently updated their product pages to say the following: ‘This product was manufactured in a facility where milk, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat and soy are used in the production of other products.’
The product still does not list any wheat/gluten allergens, but there is now a cross contamination risk so this is no longer safe for people with Celiac Disease or a gluten intolerance.
Previously, we had this information when the product was gluten free back in October 2022:
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.’
This update in Nov. 2024 applies to both versions of candy corn they offer:
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
Brach’s bags include “wheat” in that disclaimer…at least in September 2023.