Is Zachary Old Fashioned Candy Corn Gluten Free?

Zachary is a more boutique brand for candy corn products. After covering Brach’s and Jelly Belly for their candy corn products, we figured Zachary would be a good third candy product to learn about. This product is more commonly found in boutique grocery stores, hotels, and other corporate settings.

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 these boutique candy corn products from Zachary contain any wheat or gluten ingredients . . .

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Is Zachary Old Fashioned Candy Corn Gluten Free?

*Not Confirmed

Zachary Old Fashioned Candy Corn contains no wheat/gluten ingredients. However; the company shares a statement on the bag that says: ‘ALLERGEN ALERT: CONTAINS EGG. MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT PRODUCES PRODUCTS CONTAINING SOY, MILK, WHEAT, AND PEANUT/TREE NUT INGREDIENTS.’

Because of this warning, we cannot confirm these candy corn from Zachary to be gluten free.

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Zachary Old Fashioned Candy Corn Ingredients

‘SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, GLYCERINE, EGG WHITES, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MINERAL OIL, HONEY, CARNAUBA WAX, COCONUT OIL, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (INCLUDES FD&C: YELLOW #6, YELLOW #5, RED #40 AND BLUE #1).’ (source)

Zachary Old Fashioned Candy Corn Nutrition Facts

Serv. Size: 17 pieces, Amount Per Serving: Calories 110, Total Fat 0g, Sat. Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 30mg, Total Carb. 27g, Sugars 22g, Protein 0g. (source)