Diets Are Hershey's Kisses Gluten-Free? By Jane Anderson Jane Anderson Jane Anderson is a medical journalist and an expert in celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and the gluten-free diet. Learn about our editorial process Updated on October 17, 2022 Fact checked Verywell Fit content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. Learn more. by Elaine Hinzey, RD Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD Elaine Hinzey is a registered dietitian, writer, and fact-checker with nearly two decades of experience in educating clients and other healthcare professionals. Learn about our editorial process Print © The Hershey Company If you have a gluten allergy or intolerance, knowing whether or not your favorite treats are gluten-free is essential. Some Hershey's Kisses are safe for those on a gluten-free diet, while you should avoid others. Knowing which ones are safe can help prevent potential health issues. According to Hershey's, plain milk chocolate Hershey's kisses are considered gluten-free to 20 parts per million, or ppm. Hershey's Kisses That Are Gluten-Free Hershey's kisses can be safe for a gluten-free diet if you choose the correct kinds. Some Hershey's kisses are not safe, so it's important to read the labels. The ones that are safe on a gluten-free diet include: Traditional silver-wrapped Hershey's kissesHugs candy (all varieties)Plain milk chocolate kisses, wrapped in colored foil, which are sold for holidays such as Valentine's Day, Halloween, and Christmas (including Conversation Foils, Fall Harvest Foils, Grinch Foils, Easter Egg Hunt Foils, Holiday Milk Chocolate, Monster Foils, Santa Hat Foils, Wedding "I Do" candies)Plain milk chocolate Hershey's kisses sold in plastic candy canes at holiday timeGiant Hershey's kiss (7 ounce size only)Kisses filled with caramelKisses filled with cherry cordial cremeMint dark chocolate truffle-flavored KissesSpecial Dark "mildly sweet" Kisses (note that Hershey's Special Dark candy bars are NOT considered gluten-free)Candy cane flavored mint candyTreasure Suprises (My Little Pony and Transformers)Mini kisses milk chocolate chips Hershey's Kisses With Gluten None of the other Hershey's kisses products are gluten-free, according to Hershey's gluten-free list. If it is not safe for you to consume gluten, you should avoid these Hershey's kisses: Milk chocolate kisses with almondsCookies 'n creme kissesRose filled milk chocolate meltaways Strawberry ice cream cone kissesBirthday cake kissesHot cocoa candy kissesSugar cookie white creme candy kissesValentine's lava cake dark chocolate candyVampire foils milk chocolate filled with strawberry Know Exactly What You're Eating It's also easy to mix up Hershey's Special Dark Kisses (which are considered gluten-free) with Hershey's Special Dark candy bars (which are not considered gluten-free). Know for certain what you've got before you take a bite! A Word from Verywell If you like Hershey's kisses, make sure to read the product label each time you purchase a new bag of any variety. Ingredients can change from time to time, and the Hershey Company provides the most current and accurate information on each package. 1 Source Verywell Fit uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. The Hershey Company. Gluten Free. By Jane Anderson Jane Anderson is a medical journalist and an expert in celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and the gluten-free diet. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Helpful Report an Error Other Submit