Is Terry’s Chocolate Orange Gluten Free?

Terry’s Milk Chocolate Orange is a popular British classic that is now seen all over the world. The confectionary is currently owned by Carambar & Co.

According to Carambar & Co, “9 million UK households buy a Terry’s Chocolate Orange each year, making it one of the UK’s favourite chocolates”. It can also be found in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

The Terry’s Chocolate Orange comprises an orange-shaped ball of chocolate mixed with orange oil, divided into 20 segments, similar to a real orange, and wrapped in orange-skin patterned foil.

Let’s find out if this orange-shaped ball of chocolate is gluten free.

Is Terry’s Chocolate Orange Gluten Free?

The Answer is: NO

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No, Terry’s Chocolate Orange, Terry’s Chocolate Orange Minis and the complete range of products (see below); May contain Wheat Protein.

This statement could be due to the fact that during the production process, the product may be at risk of cross-contact with gluten ingredients.

It is, therefore, safer to conclude that Terry’s Chocolate Orange is not gluten-free and should be avoided; especially if you suffer from any form of Celiac Disease.

Products

The product range has grown from just the original shaped ball to now include minis and a chocolate bar. Here is the complete list of products:

  • Terry’s Chocolate Orange Milk

  • Terry’s Chocolate Orange Dark

  • Terry’s Chocolate Orange Segsations

  • Terry’s Chocolate Orange Minis

  • Terry’s Chocolate Orange Minis Exploding Candy

  • Terry’s Chocolate Orange Minis Toffee Crunch

  • Terry’s Chocolate Orange Bar

  • Terry’s Chocolate Orange Minis Exploding Candy

terry's chocolate orange treat

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Terry’s Chocolate Orange Ingredients

Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Whey (from Milk), Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Milk Fat, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, Sunflower Lecithin, E476), Orange Oil, Flavourings, Milk Solids 14 % minimum, Cocoa Solids 25 % minimum, Contains Vegetable Fats in addition to Cocoa Butter

Nutritional Information

Every 100g of Terry’s Chocolate Orange Milk, consist of 520 calories. This consist of 59.5g of carbs, 5.8g protein, 28g fat, 2.4g fiber and 0.38g salt.

For more information on popular British classic head over to the Carambar & Co website and check out this page

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