23 Allergy-Friendly Halloween Candies to Dish Out This Year

By Susie Hultquist

October 12, 2021

Halloween is back this year and we’re making up for the last few years with the amount of candy we’re going to eat! For maximum enjoyment (including for those with allergies), check out our annual Allergy-Friendly Halloween Candy Guide! Please note there have been several acquisitions in Candyland as of late and many mainstream brands have new labeling. It’s all treats and no tricks with our guide’s information that’s updated as of 10/2021.

VERIFIED BRANDS

1. YumEarth
Product: Candy Corn
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 9
Verified Brand Allergen Information

2. Enjoy Life
Product: Ricemilk Crunch Halloween Chocolate Minis
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Lupin, Sulphites, Crustaceans, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free from: Top 9, Mustard, Lupin, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

3. Vermont Nut Free
Product: Trick or Treat Skipper Pack
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Verified Brand Allergen Information

4. free2b
Product: Bag O’Treats
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Corn, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 9, Mustard, Corn, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

5. Zolli Candy
Product: Halloween Zollipops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: This product does not carry a warning label, however if you manage a soy allergy please see allergen FAQ.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

6. NoWhey! Foods
Product: Milkless Minis
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

7. Undercover Snacks
Product: Dark Chocolate + Blueberries Individually-Wrapped Crisps
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: Processed on shared equipment with milk chocolate. May contain traces of milk
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Corn, Poppyseeds, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

8. Amanda’s Own
Product: Happy Halloween Bag
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Corn, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 9, Mustard, Legumes, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

DEDICATED FACILITIES (Allergens Vary)

9. Saf-T Pops
Product: Regular Saf-T Pops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Allergen Statement

10. Red Bird
Product: Soft Assorted Puffs
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8
Allergen Statement

11. Smarties
Product: Original Smarties
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: Top 8 free if UPC starts with 0 11206.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8
Allergen Statement

12. Righteous Cacao
Product: Vegan Puffed Quinoa Krispy Bites
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

13. Koochikoo
Product: Organic Lollipop
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Gluten
Allergen Statement

14. Pez
Product: Halloween Party Pack
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Gluten
Allergen Statement

15. Dots
Product: Original Dots
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

16. Raaka Chocolate
Product: Pink Sea Salt Minis
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (except coconut)
Allergen Statement

17. Tootsie
Product: Tootsie Fruit Chews
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

18. Tootsie
Product: Tootsie Roll
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

19. Tootsie
Product: Tootsie Pops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

20. Goetze’s
Product: Caramel Creams
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

21. Dum Dums
Product: Dum Dums Original Pops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: There is a trace amount of soy oil in the lubricant used on Dum-Dums cooking kettles. This soy oil has been refined, bleached, and deodorized and all of the proteins have been removed.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Gluten
Allergen Statement

22. Dubble Bubble
Product: Dubble Bubble Gum
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: Soy may be present.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

23. Blow Pop
Product: Blow Pops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: Milk and soy may be present.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

For even more allergy-friendly candy you can dish out and eat, check out the full list on Spokin.

This post originally appeared on Spokin.

Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

Spokin is a modern platform and app connecting people managing food allergies to resources including food, restaurants, hotels and more. Users have personalized experiences based on allergies & location. With 55,000+ reviews across 79 countries, Spokin helps the allergy community share and connect. The Spokin iOS app is free on iTunes.

New Infant & Toddler Feeding Guidelines You Need to Know

By Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

August 30, 2021

Photo: Hui Sang on Unsplash

Food allergies, unfortunately, affect 6 million children, and rates of allergies continue to climb with a near-doubling of children affected since the previous generation. Thankfully, new research guides the way to reverse the growing number of children with food allergies. For the first time, we know ways we can reduce risk and help protect children from developing allergies in the first place.

Guided by science, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) now recommend introducing common allergens at around 4-6 months of age. By feeding these foods early in life, before an allergy has ever developed, parents have the opportunity to change the risk for their children.

3 Key Takeaways for Parents

The guidelines recommend introducing your baby to commonly allergenic foods like peanuts, egg, cow milk products, tree nuts, wheat, crustacean shellfish, fish, and soy at 4-6 months.
The guidelines suggest that introducing common allergens regularly can reduce the risk of your baby developing a food allergy.
The guidelines urge for a variety of complementary foods every day. Diet diversity is great for babies and is a key early habit in lifelong, healthy eating.

The dietary guidelines are a perfect roadmap to help give parents easy, achievable ways to feed their baby the best way. The guidelines specify to “make every bite count.” We know that there is a big gap in the types of baby food available at the grocery store. Most commercially available baby foods lack the essential food groups needed to ensure diet diversity and thriving tummies for your little ones as they grow. Parents need to make a plan to get these into a baby’s diet and keep it in a baby’s diet.

By introducing peanuts, eggs, cow’s milk products, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and shellfish, and fish (all of these can be found in SpoonfulONE) with other complementary foods, you can reduce your child’s risk of developing an allergy to that food. Furthermore, pediatricians agree there is no evidence that delaying the introduction of allergenic foods, beyond when other complementary foods are introduced, helps to prevent food allergy. In fact, delaying introduction can increase risk for babies.

So don’t wait and go slow, when you’re starting solids. Consider trying 100 new foods in 100 days! Parents should feel empowered and confident about feeding their babies early. Maintaining a diverse diet is the key as this isn’t a one-and-done “test.” Aim to feed your babies diverse foods and common allergens regularly—every day if possible, but at least several times per week. Consistency is key here.

We cannot change the modern environment quickly, but we can change the allergy in food odds for our children.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE, FAAP is a pediatrician and Chief Medical Officer for SpoonfulONE. Dr. Swanson is an author, a prominent advocate of evidence-based medicine, & devotes her career to prevention strategies. She fosters conversations with clinicians & parents around the importance of early and consistent feeding of common food allergens.

26 Nut-Free Ice Creams That Everyone Can Enjoy

By Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

July 16, 2021

Photo: Jenny Smith on Unsplash

Our top-rated nut-free ice cream guide (with 33 ice creams!) has something for everyone, whether you’re managing peanut or tree nut allergies or can safely eat coconut, we’ve got options for you too! Get the scoop below and for the full list, click through to the rest of the article belowl

VERIFIED BRANDS

1. A La Mode Partly Cloudy
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary label: Made in a facility that contains wheat.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard
Verified Brand Allergy Info

2. O’MY Strawberry
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Fish, Shellfish
Verified Brand Allergy Info

3. Sacred Serve Chaga Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Mustard, Celery, Lupin, Molluscs, Sulphites, Corn, Peas, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Poppyseed, Corn, Peas, Celery, Lupin, Molluscs, Sulphites
Verified Brand Allergy Info

4. Frönen Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Mustard, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: Manufactured in a facility that processes milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts and tree nuts.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Fish, Shellfish, Mustard
Verified Brand Allergy Info

5. Oatly Strawberry
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Verified Brand Allergy Info

6. Sunscoop Wild Blueberry Crumble
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Fish, Shellfish, Mustard, Poppyseed, Celery, Molluscs
Verified Brand Allergy Info

DEDICATED FACILITY (Allergens Vary)

7. Cado Ice Cream Mint Chocolate Chip
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

8. Straus Family Creamery Organic Vanilla Fudge Swirl
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (exclucing coconut), Corn
Allergen Statement

9. Frankie & Jo’s California Cabin
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Cashew, Coconut
Precautionary label: Made in a facility that processes coconuts, cashews, and almonds.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Milk, Gluten
Allergen Statement

10. Mr. Dewie’s Chocolate Orange Chip
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Cashew
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Milk, Soy, Gluten
Allergen Statement

11. Booja Booja Heavens on Earth (Mint Chocolate Truffle)
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Cashew
Precautionary label: May also contain Pecan Nuts, Hazelnuts, and Almonds.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Milk, Egg
Allergen Statement

12. Righteous Gelato Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Gluten
Allergen Statement

NON-DEDICATED FACILITY

13. Re: THINK Black Cherry Vanilla
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

14. Rebel Chocolate Ice Cream
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

15. Ben & Jerry’s Gimme S’more!
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Coconut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

16. Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg, Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

17. Coconut Bliss Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

18. Food Heaven Juicy Strawberry Heavenly Ice Cream
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

19. So Delicious Oatmilk Oatmeal Cookie
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: Produced in a facility that also processes other tree nuts, wheat, peanuts and soy.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

20. Arctic Zero Salted Caramel
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

21. Alden’s Vanilla Crème Ice Cream
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shelfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary label: Made on shared equipment with eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and peanuts.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

22. Noona’s Ice Cream Yuzu Blossom
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Wheat
Contains: Milk
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

23. Steve’s Dairy-Free Chocolate Salty Caramel
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

24. Sweet Luv Strawberry Coconut
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

25. Frill Intense Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains:Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

26. Double Rainbow Ultra Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Egg
Precautionary label: This product was produced on equipment that also processes tree nuts, peanuts and soy.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

Check out all of our nut-free ice cream picks on Spokin.com and in the Spokin App! And to learn more about our product guide process, see our letter from our founder. And don’t forget to check out the full scoop on dairy-free ice creams here: Top 37 Dairy-Free Ice Cream Guide.

This post originally appeared on Spokin.

Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

15 Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Ice Creams

By Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

June 11, 2021

Photo: Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Ice cream is never a bad idea but when you have allergies, it can turn your summer into a bummer. Here are 15 allergy-friendly chocolate ice creams, all made in dedicated facilities! Our list includes 7 Verified Brands and features everything from a top 8 free brand to ones with superfood ingredients like Chaga and Reishi.

VERIFIED BRANDS

1. Oatly: Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None
Verified Brand Allergy Info

2. A La Mode: Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary label: Made in a facility that contains wheat.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard
Verified Brand Allergy Info

3. A La Mode: Dairy Free Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Made in a facility that contains dairy, wheat, and soy.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard
Verified Brand Allergy Info

4. O’My Gelato: Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Fish, Shellfish
Verified Brand Allergy Info

5. Frönen: Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: Manufactured in a facility that processes milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts and tree nuts.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Fish, Shellfish, Mustard
Verified Brand Allergy Info

6. Sunscoop: Dark Cacao with Reishi
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Poppyseed, Celery, Molluscs
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Fish, Shellfish, Mustard, Poppyseed, Celery, Molluscs
Verified Brand Allergy Info

7. Sacred Serve: Chaga Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (except coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Poppyseeds, Celery, Lupin, Molluscs, Sulphites, Corn, Peas, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergy Info

8. Nubocha: Chocolate Arriba
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None
Verified Brand Allergy Info

DEDICATED FACILITIES

9. Straus Family Creamery: Dutch Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Corn, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Corn
Allergen Statement

10. Chapman’s: Dutch Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

11. Hood: Hoodsie Cups
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

12. Booja Booja: Hunky Punky Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Cashew
Precautionary label: May also contain pecan nuts, hazelnuts, and almonds.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Milk, Egg
Allergen Statement

13. Frankie & Jo’s: Chocolate Date
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut(excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: Made in a facility that processes coconuts, cashews, and almonds.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Gluten
Allergen Statement

14. Righteous Gelato: Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary label: May Contain: Peanut, Hazelnut, Pistachio
Facility Dedicated Free From: Gluten
Allergen Statement

15. Mr. Dewie’s: Chocolate Orange Chip
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Cashew
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Milk, Soy, Gluten
Allergen Statement

This post originally appeared on Spokin.

Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

Allergy-Friendly Passover Foods

By Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

March 29, 2021

Photo: The Avantgartist via Spokin

Happy Passover! We’re kvelling over our product guide and Passover recipes! See our favorite allergy-friendly Passover foods from matzos to desserts.

Matzo

Manischewitz
Product: Gluten Free Matzo-st‌yle Squares
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Egg
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Yehuda
Product: Gluten Free Matzo-st‌yle Squares
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Egg
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Manischewitz
Product: Matzos
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Streit’s
Product: Passover Matzos
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Manischewitz
Product: Whole Wheat Matzos
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

The Matzo Project
Product: Salted Matzo
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated

Manischewitz
Product: Passover Crackers
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Egg, Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Streit’s
Product: Egg Matzos
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Egg, Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Manischewitz
Product: Egg Matzos
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Egg, Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Matzo Ball Soup Mix

Manischewitz
Product: Gluten-Free Matzo Ball Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Egg
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

The Matzo Project
Product: Matzo Ball Mix & Matzo Soup Kit
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated

Manischewitz
Product: Matzo Ball & Soup Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Streit’s
Product: Matzo Ball & Soup Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Lipton
Product: Matzo Ball & Soup Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Matzo Meal

Yehuda
Product:Gluten Free Matzo Meal
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Egg
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Yehuda
Product: Matzo Meal
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Yehuda
Product: Panko st‌yle Matzo Meal
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Yehuda
Product: Matzo Farfel
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Manischewitz
Product: Matzo Meal
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Desserts

Gefen
Product: Gluten Free Marble Cake Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 Allergens
Contains: None
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Manischewitz
Product: Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 Allergens
Contains: None
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Manischewitz
Product: Sandwich Creme Cookies
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Egg
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Manischewitz
Product: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Egg
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Manischewitz
Product: Sponge Cake Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Manischewitz
Product: Apple Crumb Cake Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Manischewitz
Product:Extra Moist Chocolate Cake Mix with Frosting
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Yehuda
Product: Chocolatey Covered Matzos
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Fish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

Manischewitz
Product: S’more Matzo Kit
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Fish
Precautionary label: None
Facility dedicated free from: None Stated
Certified: Kosher for Passover

To learn more about our product guide process, see our letter from our founder.

This post originally appeared on Spokin.

Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

14 Allergy-Friendly Jelly Beans You Can Buy

By Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

March 18, 2021

Photo: Patrick Fore on Unsplash

Jelly bean lovers and food allergy-sufferers can unite! See our list of 14 allergy-friendly jelly beans that you can pop into your mouth without the fear of causing an adverse reaction.

VERIFIED BRANDS

1. YumEarth
Product: Easter Sour Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Shellfish
Allergen Statement

2. Vermont Nut Free Chocolates
Product: Easter Jelly Beans Bag
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Packaged on shared dairy and soy equipment
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

DEDICATED FACILITIES

3. Surf Sweets
Product: Organic Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8, Sesame, Sulphites
Allergen Statement

4. See’s Candies
Product: Jelly Bird Eggs
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Gluten
Allergen Statement

5. Jelly Belly
Product: Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Egg, Milk, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut, Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

6. Dare Candy Co.
Product: Real Hoppy Easter Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: May contain milk
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

NON-DEDICATED FACILITIES

7. Gimbal’s
Product: Gourmet Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

8. Jolly Rancher
Product: Easter Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

9. Starburst
Product: Original Jellybeans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

10. Sour Patch
Product: Watermelon Easter Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

11. Swedish Fish
Product: Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

12. Just Born
Product: Original Fruit Flavored Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

13. Welch’s
Product: Jelly Bean Bag
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts, milk, soy and wheat.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

14. Warheads
Product: Sour Jelly Beans
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Manufactured on equipment that processes peanuts, milk, egg, soy and wheat.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

This post originally appeared on Spokin.

Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

25 Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Easter Bunnies

By Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

March 15, 2021

Photo: Coco Tafoya on Unsplash

Make this Easter a hopping good one for everyone—including those with allergies! Check out our comprehensive list of 25 allergy-friendly chocolate Easter bunnies you can safely include in your celebrations this year.

VERIFIED BRANDS

1. Vermont Nut Free Chocolates
Product: 9.9 oz. Milk Chocolate Easter Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk and Soy
Precautionary label: none
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut. NOTE: Chocolate bunnies are produced in a peanut, tree nut, egg, and wheat-free production room within the facility.
Allergen Statement

2. Vermont Nut Free Chocolates
Product: 9.9 oz. Dark Chocolate Easter Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Soy
Precautionary label: Processed on shared dairy equipment
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut. NOTE: Chocolate bunnies are produced in a peanut, tree nut, egg, and wheat-free production room within the facility.
Allergen Statement

3. Vermont Nut Free Chocolates
Product: Crispy Chocolate Baby Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary label: Processed on shared wheat equipment
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut. Chocolate bunnies are produced in a peanut, tree nut, egg, and wheat-free production room within the facility.
Allergen Statement

4. No Whey Chocolate
Product: Jake the Milkless Easter Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten, Sesame, Mustard
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard
Allergen Statement

5. No Whey Chocolate
Product: Chip the Vegan Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten, Sesame, Mustard
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard
Allergen Statement

6. No Whey Chocolate
Product: Benny the Milkless Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten, Sesame, Mustard
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard
Allergen Statement

7. No Whey Chocolate
Product: Cottontail the Milkless White Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten, Sesame, Mustard
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard
Allergen Statement

8. Amanda’s Own Confections
Product: Big Sitting Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Corn, Sulphite, Crustacean, Lupin, Gluten
Allergen Statement

DEDICATED FACILITIES

9. Sweet William
Product: Hollow Chocolate Easter Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

10. Sjaak’s
Product: “Paleo Bunny” Coconut Milk Chocolate Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Milk, Egg
Allergen Statement

11. Moo Free
Product: Dairy Free Milk Chocolate Bunny Bar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Made in a factory that handles hazelnuts
Facility Dedicated Free From: Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

12. Lindt
Product: Easter White Chocolate Gold Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary label: May contain tree nuts.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

13. Karma Candy
Product: Sitting Bunny Hoppy Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Soy, Gluten
Precautionary label: May contain: egg, wheat
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

14. L.A. Burdick Chocolates
Product: Signature Bunny Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy
Precautionary label: Chocolates crafted in a kitchen where dairy, soy, eggs, tree nuts, and alcohol are present
Facility Dedicated Free From: Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

NON-DEDICATED FACILITIES

15. Mama Ganache
Product: Vegan Dark Chocolate Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

16. Olivia Chocolat
Product: Vegan White Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

17. Pure Lovin’ Chocolate
Product: Vegan Dark Chocolate Crispy Bunnies
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

18. Sweet Pete’s
Product: Dark Chocolate Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

19. Chocolate Emporium
Product: Floppy-Ear Bunny-Butterscotch
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

20. Lagusta’s Luscious
Product: Strawberry White Chocolate Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Coconut, Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

21. Hershey’s
Product: Easter Milk Chocolate Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

22. Ethereal Confections
Product: Large Solid Dark Chocolate Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Made on shared equipment with peanuts, tree nuts
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

23. Dove
Product: Solid Dark Chocolate Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary label: May contain peanuts.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

24. Ghirardelli
Product: Milk Chocolate Caramel Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary label: May contain tree nuts.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

25. Reese’s
Product: Reester Bunny
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Peanut, Milk, Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statemen

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Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

A Dietitian’s Shopping Hacks for Food Allergy Families

By Lauren Manaker, MS, RD

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

February 23, 2021

Photo: iStock

If you have a child with a food allergy, you likely already know the drill—check the food labels for potential allergens, question ingredients, and always have an epi-pen handy. But while there are some tried-and-true ways to navigate food allergies, shopping can continue to be challenging, no matter how seasoned you are.

As a registered dietitian, I have discovered some handy shopping hacks that have helped many food allergy families along the way. Here are three tips that may help make food shopping a little less stressful.

1. Be Aware of Surprising Sources of Allergens
If you are avoiding milk proteins, you already know that cheese and yogurt is off-limits. But, less-known ingredients like rennet, whey, and casein may trigger an allergic response just as much as the more familiar milk proteins.

If you are avoiding soy protein, look out for ingredients like the following to avoid a potential reaction:

Edamame
Tofu
Tempeh
Teriyaki sauce
Natto
Miso
Okara
Tamari

And if you are making a point to eliminate egg protein, also avoid the following:

Albumin
Globulin
Lecithin
Lysozyme
Ovalbumin·
Ovovitellin

Familiarize yourself with ingredients that contain potential allergens so you can breeze through ingredient lists with ease. Or better yet, keep a list with you when you grocery shop so you can cross-reference in real-time.

2. Skip the Bakery Case
While the freshly baked cookies and cakes may smell and taste sooooo good, the risk of cross-contamination is too great to risk. Even if a baked good is not make with a potential allergen, it is very likely that the food item has come into contact with something that touched an offending ingredient.

Yes, the open bakery concept is awesome for many reasons, but when various foods are prepared on the same mediums, certain ingredients can be left behind and accidentally mixed into other products. So, that decadent-looking peanut butter cheesecake that is baked in the same kitchen as the dairy and nut-free bread could potentially touch something that touched the cheesecake, thus contaminating the bread and potentially being a culprit for an allergic reaction.

If you need baked goods that are free from potential allergens, it is best to lean on local bakeries that certify that they can meet your needs in a safe way.

When shopping with kids, avoid the bakery to minimize the inevitable pleading for a treat, and stick with pre-packaged goodies instead. Or better yet, bake your sweet treats yourself at home and have complete control of ingredients.

3. Use Technology to Your Advantage
Thank goodness for technology, because we now have resources to help navigate food choices right at our fingertips. Instead of spending hours at the grocery store combing through ingredient lists and food labels, we can now lean on programs that help us make good choices in the comfort of our own homes. This is especially useful now that so many of us are shopping for groceries online.

Take Sifter for example. I just discovered this new website and it is an incredible tool for food allergy families. A free online shopping site, Sifter quickly and easily identifies products that fits your unique needs and lifestyle. You simply set the diet profile with the criteria that are important to your family and Sifter shows only the products that fit your profile. In other words, if you have a child with a soy allergy and lactose intolerance, both of those needs can be considered at the same time.

I also love it because it makes meal planning easier! You can simply copy and paste any recipe into RecipeSifter to make sure it aligns with your needs and flag any ingredients that don’t work for you.

Navigating allergies in the grocery store can be challenging and stressful—no doubt. But being armed with some innovative tools and plans, buying safe food can be a piece of cake—even if that cake is nut, dairy, and egg-free!

Lauren Manaker, MS, RD

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

Lauren Manaker is an award-winning registered dietitian, lactation counselor and author. Lauren's work has been featured in numerous publications and demostrates her committment to sharing evidence-based nutrition guidance that simplifies healthy eating. When she is not writing, Lauren can be found boating with her husband, daughter and rescue pup on the waters of Charleston, SC.

Allergy-Friendly Brownie Mixes

By Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

February 16, 2021

Photo: Well Plated by Erin

The most allergy-friendly brownie mix list includes the new chip off the chocolate block, Partake’s brownie mix! Get ready to get your bake on because there is a whole lot of batter licking to be had.

Verified Brands | Dedicated Facilities | Non-Dedicated Facilities

VERIFIED BRANDS

1. Partake Foods
Product: Brownie Baking Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Allergen Statement

2. Fun For All Foods
Product: Exact Batch Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

3. The Pink Bakery
Product: No Frownie Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8, Sesame, Gluten
Allergen Statement

4. Kate’s Safe and Sweet
Product: Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Poppy Seed, Pea, Gluten
Allergen Statement

5. Otto’s Naturals
Product: Grain-Free Classic Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8
Allergen Statement

DEDICATED FACILITIES

6. Namaste
Product: Gluten Free Organic Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Allergen Statement

7. The Really Great Food Company
Product: Gluten Free Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Gluten
Allergen Statement

8. Hodgson Mill
Product: Gluten Free Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

9. Jiffy
Product: Fudge Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

10. Bob’s Red Mill
Product: Gluten Free Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Gluten
Allergen Statement

11. Foodstirs
Product: Organic Chocolate Lovers Brownie Baking Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

12. Birch Benders
Product: Organic Ultimate Fudge Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

13. Cup4Cup
Product: Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

14. Pamela’s
Product: Gluten Free + Non-Dairy Chocolate Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Soy
Precautionary label: Manufactured in a gluten-free certified facility, on equipment that processes Tree Nut, Coconut, Eggs, Soy and Milk. May contain traces of milk.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Gluten
Allergen Statement

15. Good Dee’s
Product: Chocolate Brownie Low Carb Baking Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Mix is manufactured in a dedicated gluten free facility that also processes soy, milk, tree nuts, and eggs.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Gluten
Allergen Statement

16. Safe + Fair
Product: Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Gluten
Allergen Statement

NON-DEDICATED FACILITIES

17. Glutino
Product: Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None
Allergen Statement

18. 365 Whole Foods Market
Product: Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None
Allergen Statement

19. King Arthur
Product: Gluten Free Fudge Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Produced on equipment that also processes eggs, milk, soy, and wheat.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None
Allergen Statement

20. Annie’s
Product: Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: May contain milk ingredients.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None
Allergen Statement

21. Krusteaz
Product: Gluten Free Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Soy
Precautionary label: May contain milk and eggs.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None

22. Trader Joe’s
Product: Gluten Free Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Soy
Precautionary label: May contain traces of milk and eggs.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None
Allergen Statement

23. Pillsbury
Product: Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary label: May contain egg, milk, and soybean ingredients.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None
Allergen Statement

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This post originally appeared on Spokin.

Susie Hultquist

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

Trader Joe’s Reveals Customer Faves & It’s Time for a TJ’s Run

by Karly WoodFebruary 4, 2021

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the Trader Joe’s Annual Customer Choice Awards are here!

Every year the grocery tallies the best and brightest products voted on by local customers and this year’s 12th edition has it all. From repeat winners to newbies on the block, keep reading to see the hottest goodies you won’t want to miss.

FAVORITE OVERALL & ENTREE: Mandarin Orange Chicken

A winner for several years in the running, this Mandarin Orange Chicken is easy on the wallet and is a weeknight dinner saver.

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FAVORITE VEGAN/VEGETARIAN ITEM: Soy Chorizo

Taco night is saved, especially for vegetarians!

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FAVORITE SWEET TREAT: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Good by the handful or if you just need to satisfy your sweet tooth, you can't go wrong with these dark chocolate PB cups.

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FAVORITE CHEESE: Unexpected Cheddar

No matter if you prefer it by the block or shredded, Unexpected Cheddar is here to jazz up your meal.

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FAVORITE BEVERAGE: Sparkling Black Tea with Peach Juice Beverage

Who needs plain ole iced tea when you can have it with peach juice?

FAVORITE SNACK: Salted Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets

Cute and satisfying, these pretzel nuggets are perfect for school lunches.

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FAVORITE PRODUCE: Teeny Tiny Avocados

They may be tiny, but they are mighty and delicious.

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FAVORITE IN HOME, BATH, & BEAUTY: Scented Candles

Can you ever truly have enough candles?

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Trader Joe’s

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FAVORITE VEGAN/VEGETARIAN ITEM: Soy Chorizo

FAVORITE SWEET TREAT: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

FAVORITE CHEESE: Unexpected Cheddar

FAVORITE BEVERAGE: Sparkling Black Tea with Peach Juice Beverage

FAVORITE SNACK: Salted Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets

FAVORITE PRODUCE: Teeny Tiny Avocados

FAVORITE IN HOME, BATH, & BEAUTY: Scented Candles

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