Is Jolly Rancher 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.
Hershey, Original hard candy, UPC 010700156808
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)
CORN SYRUP; SUGAR; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MALIC ACID; NATURAL FLAVOR AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; ARTIFICIAL COLOR [RED 40; YELLOW 5; BLUE 1; YELLOW 6]; MINERAL OIL; LECITHIN (SOY).
USDA FoodData Central, fdcId 2674770, Leaf, Inc., published 2023-11-16
| Flavour | Verdict | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Original hard candy | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
| Cinnamon Fire | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
| Tropical | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
Hershey gluten policy
"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 · fetched 2026-10-23
Sources
- [1] USDA FoodData Central #2599340 Ingredient list · Leaf, Inc. · GTIN 00010700702685 · published 2023-07-13 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [2] USDA FoodData Central #2657842 Ingredient list · Leaf, Inc. · GTIN 00010700556875 · published 2023-10-26 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [3] USDA FoodData Central #2674770 Ingredient list · Leaf, Inc. · GTIN 00010700156808 · published 2023-11-16 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [4] products.gfco.org/?s=jolly%20rancher "No products found" GFCO certified product list · fetched 2026-10-23 · no date on page
Source: USDA FoodData Central.