Is HAMMOND'S CANDIES, CLASSIC HANDCRAFTED ASSORTMENT CHOCOLATES Gluten Free?


Ingredients
SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE (CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, BUTTER OIL, SOYA LECITHIN, VANILLA, MILK), SUGAR, MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], LACTOSE, MILKFAT, SOYA LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), CORN SYRUP, CREAM (MILK, CARRAGEENAN, DEXTROSE), BUTTER (CREAM [MILK], WATER, SALT), WATER, COCONUT (COCONUT, SODIUM METABISULFITE [PRESERVATIVE]), MILK, PECANS, WHITE COATING (SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, WHEY, MILK, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOYA LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS, DEXTROSE, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [RAPESEED, COTTONSEED], SALT), HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, ALMONDS, CHERRY PUREE (SUGAR, CHERRIES, APPLESAUCE, WATER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, AGAR AGAR, CITRIC ACID, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], FD&C, RED 40, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE]), SALT, SOY LECITHIN, COFFEE, NATURAL AND/OR ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, EGG WHITES, CITRIC ACID, RED 40, RED 3.
What is a Gluten Free diet?
A gluten-free diet excludes all foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. It's essential for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy, as consuming gluten can trigger inflammation and digestive issues. Common gluten-containing foods include bread, pasta, cereals, and baked goods, though many gluten-free alternatives now exist using rice, corn, or almond flour. Beyond medical necessity, some people choose a gluten-free lifestyle for perceived health benefits, though experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals when eliminating gluten-containing grains.


