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momandgirls Enthusiast
momandgirls
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Hi - Sorry, I know this is probably a silly question...my daughter has a big test coming up tomorrow and the teacher said she gives the kids hard peppermint candy and OJ during long tests (I had asked that they always inform me when they're planning on having food in the classroom). I'm thinking it's probably ok, but thought I'd ask all of you experts out there just in case. thanks!

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plantime
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Hard candies and oj are usually fine, but I would ask to see the labels any way. Why are they stoking the kids on sugar during a test?

tarnalberry Community Regular
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Absolutely never make any sweeping assumptions about any food that has a label - you always have to read the ingredients. Sorry. :-( I know that makes it harder, but do get the ingredient list from the teacher.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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There are some hard candies and cough drops that are not safe--maybe you could send a bag of candy in that you have verified gluten-free to be used for those times. Same thing with oj--those should be checked, too.

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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I think that you should check the ingredient list.

Why are they stoking the kids on sugar during a test?
Good point! :)
momandgirls Enthusiast
momandgirls
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Thanks for your responses - does anyone know, offhand, any hard candies that are gluten and dairy free? What brands of OJ are ok for her? They have a several hour long test (standardized test) tomorrow and the teacher, I think, is just letting them each have a piece of hard candy for a treat. Thanks!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Minute Maid Orange Juice (100% juice) is gluten-free. I know Jolly Ranchers are also, but I don't know of any hard candy mints. There are long lists of safe candy on here--did you try a search?

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proger Newbie
proger
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I contacted Brach's candy company not long ago and they told me they could not guarantee that any of their candies were gluten free. In my quest for peppermints, i have found that Wal Mart brand peppermints are gluten free, and they clearly state it on the bag like they do for all their store brand products.

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mookie03
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BTW, Does anyone know about the ones they sell at Duane Reade? (brand is Skinners i think)- they are the 2 for $3 candies in all varieties- i love the butterscotch ones! But they dont have an email or anything on the package :(

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