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Allergen & Intolerance Friendly Products

Finding products that are safe for children with allergies can be challenging, due to the common use of allergens in everyday products or cross-contamination. Below is a list of a variety of companies and their products that are certified allergen-friendly, so you can confidently shop knowing your child can have some safe snacks! We have included a list of companies that are free from the top 8 allergens, free from peanuts and tree nuts, free from gluten and wheat, free from dairy, and low-FODMAP.

Top 8 Allergen Friendly Products & Companies:

The top 8 allergens include: peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, dairy, wheat, soy, and eggs.

Enjoy Life

All products are gluten free and free from 14 allergens

Courtesy of Enjoy Life

  • Can be found at Stop & Shop, Acme, 7-Eleven, ShopRite, Rite Aid, Target, Decicco’s, Whole Foods, Balducci’s, Wegmans

  • Some products include:

    • Chocolate chips and bars

    • Cookies

    • Protein bites

    • Lentil chips

 

The Safe & Fair Food Company

All products are made from clean ingredients and free from the top 9 allergens (top 8 plus sesame)

Courtesy of Safe & Fair

  • Can be found on their website, Target, Costco, BJ’s, Kroger

  • Products include:

    • Granola

    • Drizzled popcorn

    • Baking mixes

    • Chips

    • Kid’s protein powder

 

Made Good

All products made in a dedicated nut-free facility, free from top common allergens, organic, and contain a serving of vegetables

Courtesy of Made Good

  • Can be found at CVS, Stop & Shop, Target, ShopRite, Whole Foods

  • Products include:

    • Granola bites & bars

    • Granola

    • Soft baked cookies

    • Crispy rice squares

    • Chocolate chips

    • Cereals


Peanut- & Tree Nut-Free Products & Companies:

Sunbutter

Seed-based nut butter alternative made from sunflower seeds, also containing high levels of various vitamins and minerals

Courtesy of Sunbutter

  • Can be found at Stop & Shop, Acme, ShopRite, Target, Whole Foods, CVS, Wegmans, Deciccos, Balducci’s

  • Products include:

    • Creamy Sunbutter

    • Natural Crunchy Sunbutter

    • Chocolate Sunbutter

    • Organic Sunbutter

    • On the go pouches / cups

 

Wowbutter

Nut-free nut butter alternative made from toasted soybeans (not top 8 free), with 100% non-GMO ingredients

  • Can be found on their website, Mrs. Green’s, Key Food, Giant Food, Stop & Shop

Courtesy of Wowbutter

  • Products include:

    • Creamy Wowbutter

    • Crunchy Wowbutter

    • On-the-go cups

 

Barney Butter

Courtesy of Barney Butter

Almond butter made from skin-free almonds (blanched) for an even smoother, creamier product, made on a 100% peanut- and tree nut-free facility (other than almonds & coconut)

for those who can eat almonds, but are allergic to peanuts and other tree nuts

  • Can be found on their website, Acme, ShopRite, Whole Foods, Deciccos, Balducci’s, Green’s Natural Foods, The Fresh Market

  • Products include:

    • Smooth almond butter

    • Crunchy almond butter

    • Bare almond butter (no salt or sugar added)

    • Flavors: Cocoa & Coconut, Chocolate, Vanilla & Espresso

    • On-the-go pouches & dip cups

    • Powdered almond butter

    • Almond flour & meal

    • Bagged almonds

 

Oat Haus

Spreadable nut-butter substitute made from oats, known as granola butter, made in a nut-free facility, also free from dairy, soy and gluten, certified vegan & non-GMO

Courtesy of Oat Haus

  • Can be found on their website

  • Flavors include:

    • Original

    • Vanilla

    • Chocolate

    • Strawberry Shortcake

    • Blueberry

    • Pumpkin Spice

 

Vermont Nut Free

Chocolate, candies, and holiday treats that are 100% nut-free and made in a completely nut-free facility

Courtesy of Vermont Nut Free

  • Can be found on their website

  • Products include:

    • Baking products

    • Hot cocoa

    • Holiday treats

    • Boxed chocolate

    • Cookies

    • Gummy candies and jelly beans

    • Pretzels & chocolate

    • Trail mix & granola bars


Gluten/Wheat-Free Products & Companies:

Simple Mills

Simple, nourishing products made from real ingredients, with most products having a base of almond flour, arrowroot, cassava or seeds from a 100% gluten- & wheat-free facility

Courtesy of Simple Mills

  • Can be found at Acme, Stop & Shop, Target, ShopRite or online on their website, Amazon, Thrive Market, Fresh Direct, Shipt, Instacart, The Vitamin Shoppe

  • Products include:

    • Almond flour crackers

    • Seed flour crackers

    • Almond flour baking mixes

    • Cookies

    • Organic frostings

    • Pancake and waffle mixes

    • Soft baked bars

    • Sweet thins

    • Veggie pita crackers

 

Bob’s Red Mill

Gluten-free products using whole grains with their own dedicated facility that is gluten- and wheat-free (comes in contact with almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, coconut, macadamia nuts, pecans, walnuts, soy, and sesame seeds)

Courtesy of Bob’s Red Mill

  • Can be found on their website, Stop & Shop. Acme, HMart, Christmas Tree Shops, Target, Trader Joe’s, Mrs. Green’s, CVS, Whole Foods, Deciccos, Balducci’s, Walgreens, Wegmans

  • Products include:

    • Gluten-free flours

    • Almond flour

    • Rice flour

    • Many other nut flours / flour alternatives (chickpea, sorghum, cassava, corn quinoa, potato, etc.)

    • Baking mixes

    • Oat crackers and bars

Banza

Chickpea-based products with high levels of protein and fiber, with vegan options offered as well

Courtesy of Banza

  • Can be found on their website, Stop & Shop, Wegmans, ShopRite, Target, Whole Foods, Deciccos, Acme, Balducci’s, Foodtown, Costco

  • Products include:

    • Chickpea pasta (various shapes)

    • Chickpea crust pizza (crusts and made pizzas, plant-based options)

    • Boxed mac n cheese (vegan options)

    • Chickpea rice


Dairy-Free Products & Companies:

Daiya Foods

Plant-based, dairy-free alternatives to benefit those who are lactose intolerant, food-allergic, flexible vegetarians or vegan

Courtesy of Daiya Foods

  • Can be found on their website, Stop & Shop, Target, Wegmans, Shoprite

  • Products include:

    • Dairy-free shreds

    • Dairy-free slices

    • Frozen pizzas (with GF crust)

    • Cheezy mac

    • Ice cream

    • Dessert bars

    • Cheezecake

    • Cream cheeze

Violife

Dairy, soy, nut and gluten free, vegan alternatives to cheese

Courtesy of Violife

  • Can be found on their website, Stop & Shop, Acme, Whole Foods, Deciccos

  • Products include

    • Shreds

    • Slices

    • Cocospread

    • Cream cheese

    • Blocks


Low-FODMAP Products & Companies:

The Low-FODMAP diet is recommended for those with IBS and other GI issues, removing sources of fermentable sugars in order to reduce symptoms.

FODY Foods

Low-FODMAP, bloat- and worry-free products made with no garlic, onions, gluten, lactose or GMOs

Courtesy of Fody Foods

  • Can be found on their website, Stop & Shop, ShopRite, Whole Foods, Wegmans, Deciccos, Foodtown, Mrs. Green’s

  • Products include:

    • Seasonings

    • Pasta Sauce

    • Salsas

    • Ketchup and BBQ Sauce

    • Dressings and marinades

    • Snack bars

    • Chips

    • Soup Base

 

BelliWelli

Courtesy of BelliWelli

Made by and for people with IBS, these bars are certified Low-FODMAP, gluten free, dairy free and low sugar, and are made with a gut-friendly recipe

  • Can be found on their website

  • Products include:

    • Lemon White Chocolate

    • Blueberry Muffin

    • Birthday Cake

    • Cinnamon Swirl

    • Minty Chocolate

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