Is Tootsie Roll gluten free?
Yes, labeled gluten-free. Why: maker says gluten-free.
Tootsie Roll Industries, Midgees, UPC 071720926116
What the maker says
"At this time, all of our confections are gluten free."
The maker says gluten-free · www.tootsie.com/faqs · fetched 2026-10-23
Ingredients (USDA record)
SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, PALM OIL, CONDENSED SKIM MILK, COCOA, WHEY, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS
USDA FoodData Central, fdcId 2568839, Tootsie Roll Industries Inc., published 2023-06-29
Other Tootsie Roll flavours differ. Check each one below; a verdict for Midgees doesn't carry over.
| Flavour | Verdict | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Midgees | Labeled gluten-free | 2026-10-23 |
| Vanilla | No gluten ingredients, not labeled | 2026-10-23 |
Tootsie Roll Industries gluten policy
"At this time, all of our confections are gluten free. We do not use wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, spelt or any of their components"
www.tootsie.com/faqs · fetched 2026-10-23
Sources
- [1] USDA FoodData Central #2369285 Ingredient list · Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. · GTIN 00071720426258 · published 2022-12-07 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [2] USDA FoodData Central #2568839 Ingredient list · Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. · GTIN 00071720926116 · published 2023-06-29 · downloaded 2026-10-23
- [3] www.tootsie.com/faqs "At this time, all of our confections are gluten free." Maker · fetched 2026-10-23 · no date on page
- [4] products.gfco.org/?s=tootsie "No products found" GFCO certified product list · fetched 2026-10-23 · no date on page
Source: USDA FoodData Central.