Are Blow Pops Gluten Free?

Charms Blow Pops are iconic lollipops with fruity flavors and a bubble gum center. They are popular with kids and grownups alike! If you find Blow Pops in your kids’ Trick or Treat bags, it is important to ask Are Blow Pops Gluten Free?

I like to update my candy posts annually before Halloween because it is so important to stay on top of candy and ingredients. Sometimes brands change their recipe, and I want to ensure your kids stay safe this Halloween. This post was updated on 8/8/24 with the most recent allergen information.

If you look at the above screenshot from Tootsie’s website, you will see that the candy is labeled gluten-free. In the first photo, you will see Tootsie labeled the Charms Blow Pops with a gluten free symbol on the bottom left of the package.

Note this candy is not certified gluten-free, but when Tootsie labeled it gluten-free, they indicated that this candy was not made on any shared equipment with gluten ingredients.

They also make Dots Candy, which I have also researched.

What Are Blow Pops?

Charms Blow Pops are popular lollipops that have a fun bubblegum center. Tootsie Candy Company makes these lollipops. Tootsie bought the Charms company in 1988. The marketing boasts two treats in one because you get a fruity lollipop and bubblegum in one candy.

Blow Pops come in three varieties: Charms Blow Pops, Charms Super Blow Pops, and Charms Blow Pop Minis. (Charms makes several candies, but this article is about their Blow Pops.)

As a parent, you know how important it is to ensure candy is safe for your kids if they need a gluten free diet. Those with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or an allergy can have severe internal and external reactions when they ingest gluten.

You need to be diligent, especially during Halloween. Be sure to sort all of your kids’ candy so you can remove any candies that are not gluten free.

If you are researching candy, be sure also to see Are Mike and Ike Gluten Free and M&Ms Gluten Free.