The loveliest day of the calendar year, Valentine’s Day demands a flood of sweets, treats and sentimental declarations. We can’t simplify that last one, but Allergic Living’s Valentine’s Candy Guide will help you breeze through the gift-giving! Stocked with allergy-friendly candies and snacks, it’s the only resource you’ll need as you prep for February 14.
No matter who you’re fêting – from your lifelong boo to your littlest loves – we’ve got a scrumptious surprise that’s sure to please. So, save yourself the trouble of sifting through a surplus of “unfriendly” products, and get straight to the goodies you’ll be eager to share. There’s no surer path to a happy, and safe, Valentine’s Day for all.
Note: Ingredient information on all items has been fact-checked with manufacturers. But always read labels to make sure ingredients have not changed.
Albanese – Valentine Gummy Candy
This Valentine’s Day, spread some joy with bags of Share the Love Gummies from Albanese. Delectable Top 9-free sweets, in juicy flavors, like blue raspberry, watermelon and mango, these squishy, soft candy hearts never fail to delight.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Contain: gelatin, corn
Shop online at Albanesecandy.com, Target.com and Walmart.com. (U.S. & Canada)
Retailers include Target and Walmart. (U.S. only)
Amore Di Mona – Assorted Chocolates
The quintessential Valentine’s Day gift – sans top allergens – Amore Di Mona’s 38-Piece Heart is a bold, scarlet-hued symbol of your ardent affection. Yearning for your sweetheart to melt in your embrace? Leave nothing to chance with this elegant selection brimming with velvety dark chocolates flavored with cherries, coffee, currants and more.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten, gelatin, lupine and corn
Shop online at Amoredimona.com. (U.S. & Canada)
Retailers include Whole Foods Market, Nordstrom EBar. (U.S. only)
Charms – Valentine’s Pops
Boasting big cherry flavor, Charms Valentine Sweet Heart Pops are a must-have February treat. A candy that ticks all the boxes, these fruity, rosy, heart-shaped lollipops come 25 to a bag. Each wrapper also includes space for personalization, giving kids full freedom of expression.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish and sesame plus gluten and gelatin
Contain: soy, corn
May Contain: dairy
Shop online at Target.com and Walmart.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include Albertsons, Kroger, Target and Walmart. (U.S. only)
Dean’s Sweets – Box of Chocolates
Positively crowded with sweets, this gift also has style in spades. A Heart-Shaped Gift Box brimming with dark and milk chocolate truffles, caramels and buttercreams, it’s free of most top allergens and arrives ready to give. For a Valentine’s Day victory, there’s no better splurge.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish and sesame plus gluten, corn and gelatin
Contain: dairy, soy lecithin
Shop online at Deanssweets.com. (U.S. only)
Fruit Roll Ups – Fruit-Flavored Rolls
Delight a cluster of kids with each 36-count box of Fruit Roll-Ups Valentine Mini Rolls. In tart and tangy wild berry punch, these individually wrapped snacks are a nostalgic, convenient snack. They’re also the type of chewy, stretchy, yummy treat kids clamber to get their hands on.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten and gelatin
Contain: corn
Shop online at Target.com and Walmart.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include Aldi, Target and Walmart. (U.S. only)
Hershey’s Kisses – Strawberry-Flavored
A limited-edition twist on the tried-and-true faves, Hershey’s Kisses Chocolate Dipped Strawberry sweets combine creamy chocolate with luscious berry-flavored cream. Piled into bowls, tucked into treat bags or positioned atop allergy-friendly desserts, they’re a welcome sight throughout the month of February.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, sesame plus gluten
Contain: dairy, soy, corn
Shop online at Target.com and Walmart.com. In Canada, at Candyfunhouse.ca.
Retailers include Target, Kroger and Walmart. In Canada, Metro, Real Canadian Superstore and Shoppers Drug Mart.
Life Savers – Gummies
Find oodles of boldly fruit-flavored hugs and kisses in every Life Savers Gummies Valentine’s Heart Box. Top 9-free candies that mirror the mushy sentiments of the day, these are handily divided into individual bags that can be shared or stashed away for another day.
Free of: Top 9 allergens
Contain: gelatin, corn
Shop online at Safeway.com, Target.com and Walmart.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include Safeway, Target and Walmart. (U.S. only)
No Whey Foods – Valentine NoNo’s
Kids will say “yes, yes!” to this charming treat come February 14. Filled with No Whey Foods’ crunchy, creamy milkless NoNo’s, each Heart Top Tube brings the fun and the flavor to Valentine’s Day. Tinted red and white to suit the day, No Whey’s NoNo’s are the same Top 9-free treats the whole family craves year round.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten and gelatin
Shop online at Nowheychocolate.com. (U.S. & Canada)
Skittles – Valentine’s Candies
Thanks to Skittles Valentine Exchange Kit, feel free to take the easy route this February 14. Composed of 23 fun-size pouches filled with the brand’s Top 9-free original flavor candies, each box is a one-and-done solution to Valentine’s Day prep.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten and gelatin
Contain: corn
Shop online at Amazon.com, Target.com and Walmart.com. In Canada, at Amazon.ca.
Retailers include Kroger, Target and Walmart. (U.S. only)
Smarties – Candy Necklaces
Made in a dedicated facility and free of the Top 9 allergens, Smarties Candy Necklaces are a safe and fun choice. Whether you’re looking to satisfy sweet teeth, style mavens, partygoers – or all of the above – these colorful, flavorful charms are guaranteed to please. Find 24 individually wrapped, fruit-flavored candy accessories in each Valentine’s Day Exchange Box.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Contain: corn
Shop online at Amazon.com, Target.com and Walmart.com. In Canada, at Candyville.ca.
Retailers include Target and Walmart. (U.S. only)
Sour Patch Kids – Gummy Candy
Sweet, sour and fruity, with an irresistibly squishy texture, Sour Patch Kids Hearts are the year-round favorite refashioned for Valentine’s Day. Cute, Top 9-free gifts for your smallest sweethearts, the theater boxes also make fun additions to loot bags or appealing prizes for party games.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gelatin
Contain: corn
Shop online at Amazon.com, Target.com and Walmart.com. In Canada, at Colossaltoys.ca.
Retailers include Kroger, Target and Walmart. (U.S. only)
Sweethearts – Valentine’s Retro Candy
Beloved for their punchy flavors, pastel hues and adorably wholesome phrases, Sweethearts Candies are nostalgic Valentine’s Day essentials. Confections that have been emboldening apprehensive types since 1902, these can be handed out, nibbled on or used judiciously to adorn allergy-friendly baked goods.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Contain: gelatin, soy lecithin
Shop online at Orientaltrading.com, Target.com and Spanglercandy.com. In Canada, at Candyfunhouse.ca.
Retailers include CVS, Kroger and Target. (U.S. only)
Vermont Nut Free Chocolates – Mini Hearts
Available in milk, dark, white and crispy varieties, there’s a bag of Vermont Nut Free Chocolates Valentine Mini Hearts for every sweetie on your list. Smooth, with rich chocolate flavor, these small indulgences are free of most top allergens and are made in the company’s gluten-free kitchen.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, egg, wheat, fish, shellfish and sesame plus gluten and coconut
Contain: Milk, White and Crispy varieties contain dairy and soy. Dark contains soy.
May Contain: Dark variety may contain dairy.
Shop online at Vermontnutfree.com. (U.S. & Canada)
Welch’s – Fruit Snacks
Improve any allergy-friendly get-together with Welch’s Valentine’s Day Exchange Fruit Snacks. These Top 9-free treats are chewy, fruity and heart-shaped, natch. The tasty tidbits will make a perfect addition to treat bowls or loot bags. Each box includes 26 signable pouches filled with nibbles in orange, raspberry, grape, strawberry and peach flavors.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten, sunflower seeds, mustard and celery
Shop online at Target.com, Walmart.com (U.S. only)
Retailers include Target, Walmart. (U.S. only)
YumEarth – Fruit Snacks
In time for February festivities, YumEarth’s Top 9-free Fruit Snacks now feature packaging with room to scribble a heartfelt note. These soft nibbles are free of the Top 9 allergens and irresistible to kids. Each Valentine Organic Fruit Snacks Box includes 20 individual portions, in Favorites (strawberry, cherry, peach) and Tropical (mango, raspberry, pineapple) flavors.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten and gelatin
Shop online at Yumearth.com and Target.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include Target. (U.S. only)
Safe Snacks for Valentine’s
Home Free – Allergy-Friendly Cookies
A great option for Valentine’s Day get-togethers, Home Free’s Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies are bite-sized morsels of goodness. The company’s bestseller, the flavor is a nostalgic nod to the classic cookie. But this time, they are made in a dedicated facility and without the Top 9 allergens. Crunchy with a generous smattering of creamy chocolate chips, these are exactly what every little (and big!) cookie monster craves.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten, gelatin, corn, mustard, sulfites and lupine
Shop online at Amazon.com and Vitacost.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include Stop & Shop and Hy-Vee. (U.S. only)
MadeGood – Mini Cookies
If you had to design the perfect Valentine’s Day treat, it would likely be sweet, sprinkled with melty morsels of chocolate and free of the Top 9 allergens. Happily, you can leave the crafting to the pros, because MadeGood Red Velvet Soft Baked Mini Cookies already exist. On top of their considerable charms, their lovely garnet tint makes them a Valentine’s Day MVP.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten and gelatin
Contain: corn
Shop online at Amazon.com and Target.com. In Canada, at Healthyplanetcanada.com, Instacart.ca and Well.ca.
Retailers include Kroger, Target and Whole Foods Market. In Canada, Costco and Real Canadian Superstore.
Pirate’s Booty – Salty Snacks
For sweethearts whose cravings lean to the salty, Pirate’s Booty Valentine’s Exchange Aged White Cheddar Rice & Corn Snacks will spark joy. Each box contains 18 individual bags – ideal for parties, lunchboxes, or to savor for days on end! Crunchy, cheesy baked nibbles, these are free of most top allergens and loaded with flavor.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish and sesame plus gluten
Contain: dairy, corn
Shop online at Amazon.com and Target.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include Target (U.S. only)
Sensible Portions – Garden Veggie Chips
Though sweets tend to take centerstage on Valentine’s Day, there’s always room for those who prefer to celebrate with savory snacks. Sensible Portions Valentine’s Garden Veggie Mini Hearts are a crunchy, satisfying option made without the Top 9 allergens. Think 12 treat-sized bags will be enough? Think again.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Shop online at Target.com and Walmart.com. (U.S. only)
Retailers include Target and Walmart. (U.S. only)
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