Is GUSTAF'S, DUTCH LICORICE, HOT PEPPER Nightshade Free?

No. This product is not nightshades free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain nightshades and 1 ingredient contain nightshades depending on the source.

Why it's not nightshade free

  • natural capsicum flavor
  • pepper extract
  • modified starch

natural capsicum flavor

Dietitian note

Most peppers, including jalapenos and chilis, are nightshades. However, black and white pepper are derived from peppercorns and thus are not nightshades.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

pepper extract
modified starch

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Ingredients

GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED STARCH, MOLASSES, FLAVOR (AMMONIUM CHLORIDE), LICORICE ROOT EXTRACT, COLOR (PLAIN CARAMEL), MALTODEXTRIN, PALM OIL, NATURAL CAPSICUM FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (LICORICE), ANISE OIL, PEPPER EXTRACT.

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Where to buy

GUSTAF'S, DUTCH LICORICE, HOT PEPPER is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
SweetPeppery
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go
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