Is Starburst 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.
Mars, Original fruit chews, UPC 022000019578
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)
SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL; LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, GELATIN, APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COLORS (RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1).
USDA FoodData Central, fdcId 2522770, Mars, Inc., published 2023-04-27
Other Starburst flavours differ. Check each one below; a verdict for Original fruit chews doesn't carry over.
| Flavour | Verdict | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Original fruit chews | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
| Superfruit | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
| Sweets + Sours | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
| Favereds | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
| All Pink | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
| Sweet Heat | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
Sources
- [1] USDA FoodData Central #2522770 Ingredient list · Mars, Inc. · GTIN 00022000019578 · published 2023-04-27 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [2] USDA FoodData Central #2522778 Ingredient list · Mars, Inc. · GTIN 00022000019882 · published 2023-04-27 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [3] USDA FoodData Central #2522799 Ingredient list · Mars, Inc. · GTIN 00022000020857 · published 2023-04-27 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [4] USDA FoodData Central #2548172 Ingredient list · Mars, Inc. · GTIN 00022000284594 · published 2023-05-25 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [5] USDA FoodData Central #2617864 Ingredient list · Mars, Inc. · GTIN 00022000016492 · published 2023-08-31 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [6] USDA FoodData Central #2617866 Ingredient list · Mars, Inc. · GTIN 00022000017574 · published 2023-08-31 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [7] products.gfco.org/?s=starburst "No products found" GFCO certified product list · fetched 2026-10-23 · no date on page
Source: USDA FoodData Central.