Is Nerds gluten free?
No gluten ingredients listed, but not labeled gluten-free. An ingredient list does not rule out cross-contact, and there is no gluten-free claim to rely on.
Ferrara, Original, UPC 079200616007
What the maker says
Not stated
No gluten-free or contains-gluten statement from the maker, and no GFCO listing, is on file.
Ingredients (USDA record)
DEXTROSE, SUGAR, MALIC ACID, AND LESS THAN 2% OF CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVORS, CARNUABA WAX, COLOR ADDED, CARMINE COLOR, BLUE 1 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE.
USDA FoodData Central, fdcId 2656982, Ferrara Candy Company, published 2023-10-26
Other Nerds flavours differ. Check each one below; a verdict for Original doesn't carry over.
| Flavour | Verdict | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Original | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
| Rainbow | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
| Raspberry & Tropical Punch | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
Sources
- [1] USDA FoodData Central #2540867 Ingredient list · Ferrara Candy Company · GTIN 00079200715007 · published 2023-05-25 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [2] USDA FoodData Central #2543446 Ingredient list · Ferrara Candy Company · GTIN 00079200002893 · published 2023-05-25 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [3] USDA FoodData Central #2656982 Ingredient list · Ferrara Candy Company · GTIN 00079200616007 · published 2023-10-26 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [4] products.gfco.org/?s=nerds "No products found" GFCO certified product list · fetched 2026-10-23 · no date on page
Source: USDA FoodData Central.