Hershey products: gluten status

Every Hershey product we checked, with the verdict computed from its sources. Official site: www.hersheyland.com

Last checked 2026-10-23

Gluten policy, in the maker's words

"the current products listed below have been fully evaluated and qualify as gluten-free using standards established by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."

www.thehersheycompany.com/en_us/home/ingredients/dietary-needs/gluten-free.html ยท fetched 2026-10-23

Products

  • Hershey's Kisses (Milk chocolate) Labeled gluten-free Why: maker says gluten-free. Source date: USDA FoodData Central: 2021-03-19; USDA FoodData Central: 2023-11-16; Maker: Not stated; GFCO certified product list: Not stated. Checked 2026-10-23.
  • Twizzlers (Strawberry Twists) Contains gluten Why: ingredients list wheat. Source date: USDA FoodData Central: 2021-03-19; USDA FoodData Central: 2023-06-29; USDA FoodData Central: 2023-10-26; GFCO certified product list: Not stated. Checked 2026-10-23.
  • Jolly Rancher (Original hard candy) No gluten ingredients, not labeled Why: no gluten ingredients in the ingredient list and no gluten-free claim. Source date: USDA FoodData Central: 2023-07-13; USDA FoodData Central: 2023-10-26; USDA FoodData Central: 2023-11-16; GFCO certified product list: Not stated. Checked 2026-10-23.
  • Rolo (Original) No gluten ingredients, not labeled Why: no gluten ingredients in the ingredient list and no gluten-free claim. Source date: USDA FoodData Central: 2023-10-26; USDA FoodData Central: 2023-11-16; GFCO certified product list: Not stated. Checked 2026-10-23.
  • Kit Kat (Milk chocolate wafer bar) Contains gluten Why: ingredients list wheat. Source date: USDA FoodData Central: 2023-06-29; USDA FoodData Central: 2023-09-14; USDA FoodData Central: 2023-10-26; USDA FoodData Central: 2023-11-16; GFCO certified product list: Not stated. Checked 2026-10-23.
  • Milk Duds (Original) No gluten ingredients, not labeled Why: no gluten ingredients in the ingredient list and no gluten-free claim. Source date: USDA FoodData Central: 2023-07-13; GFCO certified product list: Not stated. Checked 2026-10-23.
  • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (Milk chocolate) No gluten ingredients, not labeled Why: no gluten ingredients in the ingredient list and no gluten-free claim. Source date: USDA FoodData Central: 2023-08-31; USDA FoodData Central: 2023-11-16; GFCO certified product list: Not stated. Checked 2026-10-23.

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