Are tootsie rolls gluten-free

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Find out if tootsie rolls are gluten-free and more common questions about tootsie rolls answered to see if this candy makes the cut.

Tootsie rolls have always been a favorite candy of mine to eat since I was a kid. In fact, I usually try and trade them out from our kids every Halloween, haha. The fact that tootsie rolls come in not only the traditional chocolate flavor but also fun fruity flavors just makes me love them even more.

Are tootsie rolls gluten-free?

I've got good news for you because ALL of the products that Tootsie Roll Industries, the company that makes tootsie rolls are gluten-free.

That means you can enjoy all the delicious candy and not worry about getting sick from hidden gluten. If you didn't know, Tootsie Roll Industries makes a lot of different candy.

• Tootsie Rolls
• Tootsie Pops - You can count all the licks to get to the center of a gluten-free tootsie pop!
• Andes
• Caramel Apple Pops
• Double Bubble
• Charm's Blow Pops
• Dots
• Fruities

And so much more. Check out their site for all the delicious gluten-free candy they make.

What is Tootsie Roll Industries take on gluten and other food allergies?

According to their site, Tootsie Roll Industries "do not use wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, spelt or any of their components, and that includes our dusting on our conveyor belts. We do use corn and soy products in the manufacturing of our products." (https://tootsie.com/faqs)

Are tootsie rolls dairy-free?

Unfortunately, tootsie rolls are not dairy-free. They contain condensed skim milk and whey in their ingredients.

Are tootsie rolls nut free?

Tootsie rolls are not only labeled as gluten-free but they are also labeled peanut free. According to Tootsie Roll Industries, "All of our confections are completely peanut, tree nut, and nut product free. We have no peanut or tree nut products in any of our manufacturing plants." (https://tootsie.com/faqs)

Are tootsie rolls safe to eat if you have celiac disease?

Yes, tootsie rolls are safe to eat for those on a gluten-free diet, including those individuals with celiac disease.

Now that you know that tootsie rolls make the cut for being gluten-free, feel free to add them to your gluten-free candy list for Halloween and all the days of the year.

Is there another candy you're wondering about? Tell me in the comments below!

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