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AlsMom Newbie

My 13 year old gluten sensitive son and I are planning to go to the fair in a couple of weeks. We know he cannot have caramel apples, but want to confirm that candy apples would be okay? I guess cross-contamination might be an issue? He is happy that it appears that cotton candy is safe!!


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I'm fairly new to this celiac stuff and had sadly thought I'd never get to eat at a fair or rodeo or football game, etc. Does anyone have experience with being able to eat at these sort of places and what has been asked to confirm the foods are okay?

Susanna Newbie

You just gotta accept that there will be a certain degree of risk for CC at the fair. But my son and I have had the kettle corn, roasted corn on the cob, candy apples/carmel apples, dish of ice cream, cotton candy, fudge, and lemonade at the fair and have had no problems.

kareng Grand Master

The good thing about the fair food vendors is they usually only make 1-5 items and are owner operated. You should be able to get good answers about process & ingredients. I would think that the potato places that cut the potatoes into long curly pieces and fry them into bits of greasy goodness, might be OK. Most of them only do the potatoes & soft drinks . I have gotten kettle corn from a stand where the people are making it there and can show you the oil, salt & sugar. Really, a meal from home would be healthier but... it's the fair! You gotta have some junky goodness! :P

buffettbride Enthusiast

Why wouldn't caramel apples be OK? Many caramel products are just fine. Unless the caramel is malted, it is probably safe. I'd ask the vendor.

We also do kettle corn, and sometimes turkey legs and corn on a stick depending on what they are prepared near.

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