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Celiac.com 10/26/2023 - We get a lot of questions about foods and food products. We've recently gotten a bunch about chocolate. Lately questions seem to be about Mr. Goodbar. Mr. Goodbar is a candy bar made from crunchy, smooth and sweet milk chocolate with the crunch of peanuts, and is produced by The Hershey Company. Is Mr. Goodbar gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is no. Although the ingredients in Mr. Goodbar contain no gluten, Hershey does not list it on its gluten-free range of products as “being fully evaluated and qualify as gluten-free using standards established by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)." Mr. Goodbar ingredients include: Milk Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Milk Fat, Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavors, Peanuts Mr. Goodbar does not appear on our list of popular gluten-free candy bars. But, it does appear on our UNSAFE HALLOWEEN CANDY LIST. Because of this, Mr.Goodbar is not regarded as gluten-free. There may be some cross-contamination issues with their processing/packaging of Mr. Goodbar candy bars.

Celiac.com 01/22/2019 - We see a lot of questions about the gluten-free status of certain foods, candies, or snacks. One of the most common product questions we see is: Are Snickers candy bars gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is yes! Currently, all flavors of Snickers, Snickers Dark bars, Snickers fun size and Snickers mini's are gluten-free, according to website for parent company Mars. The longer answer is that it's always wise to check, as product formulation can change, sometimes suddenly. Look to Manufacturers for Gluten and Allergen Information Manufacturers are required to list any allergens on the product label. Mars lists allergen information for each product they produce. For any given Mars product, you can learn more by going to the Snickers website. Once there, click on any product. Scroll down and click the button that says "Ingredients and Dietary Suitability." You will find ingredients and allergens listed for that product. Remember, even this information is subject to change, so double-check if you're unsure. Gluten-Free Status Can Vary by Product Size A size difference in a Snickers or other candies can sometimes mean a change in the gluten-free status. Always check the ingredients for minis, bite sized, regular, jumbo and popable versions of your favorite candies. Each version can be different, and they may change suddenly. Some versions may be gluten-free or gluten-safe, while others are not gluten-free or gluten-safe. This rule applies for almost all foods. Of course, avoid eating anything you’re not sure about, or which doesn’t agree with your system. Trust your gut. Meantime, here’s an excerpt from the Mars' website statement on dietary suitability for those sensitive to gluten and other allergens: “At Mars, we take food allergies very seriously because they affect our consumers. We have an extensive allergen management program which includes staff training, evaluating our ingredients and validating our cleaning procedures. In order to avoid an allergic reaction to food, we know you must avoid the allergen. To do so, you count on the ingredient statements on food labels to be truthful and accurate. We want you to be able to trust the information on our labels. At Mars, our goal is to provide safe, high quality food products for our consumers. Therefore, we have developed strict rules about the labeling of allergens on our products.” Celiac.com strives to provide accurate, reliable and up to date information to help people with celiac disease to make safe, informed choices about gluten-free and gluten-safe products. For more information on allergens in Snickers or any other Mars product, visit the Mars, Incorporated Policy on Allergen Labeling. For questions about hundreds of other popular candies, check our List of Gluten-Free and Gluten-Safe Candies

Celiac.com 12/14/2019 - Gluten-free cheesecake recipes are among our most popular. Like many of our favorite cheesecakes, this one is made with a delicious almond meal crust, and includes zesty lemon bar filling and delicious cheesecake topping that are certain to make this dessert a gluten-free favorite. Cheesecake Ingredients: 1 pound cream cheese, 2 (8-ounce) blocks, softened 3 whole eggs 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel + more for garnish Lemon filling ingredients: 4 eggs 1½ cups white sugar 1 tablespoon potato starch or gluten-free flour 1 tablespoon lemon zest ½ cup lemon juice Almond Crust: ¾ cup finely ground almonds ¾ cup almond meal 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar 2-3 tablespoons butter, room temperature Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place all nut crust ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. Lightly coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan with oil. Pour the nut crust mixture into the pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to press the crumbs down into the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of the pan. Place crust in oven and bake about 3-5 minutes, or until the crust is slightly browned. Remove and cool. Whisk together 4 eggs, 1½ cups sugar, 1 tablespoon potato starch or gluten-free flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a bowl. Pour lemon mixture into the prepared crust. Skim off any bubbles from the surface of the filling. Mix the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in a bowl until well blended. Whisk in 2 eggs, then spread over the lemon mixture. The mixtures will separate during baking. Bake at 350 Fahrenheit until the filling is set, about 30 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool. Garnish with finely ground lemon peel. Serve at room temperature. To slice the cheesecake, dip a thin, non-serrated knife in hot water, make a cut, then wipe blade dry after each cut.

Who would have thought that, if it is done correctly, mixing meat with fruit and vegetables would make an outstanding paleo bar snack? Before I tasted Wild Zora's Taco Pork Meat & Veggie Bar, I certainly would not have believed it. It is hard to improve upon plain old jerky, but Wild Zora has done just this by mixing it up with healthy fruits like dates, tomatoes, and apricots; and vegetables like bell peppers, onions, celery, and cilantro. The result is a jerky-fruity-vegetable tasting bar that is easy to bite, tastes wonderful, and is perfect for a healthy gluten-free diet. For more info visit their site.