Gluten-Free Swedish Candy Guide
Most Swedish gummy and licorice candy is naturally gluten free, but some is not. Here is a guide to gluten-free Swedish candy and what to watch for.
Most Swedish gummy candy is naturally gluten free because it is based on sugar, starch, and syrup rather than wheat. Licorice can be the exception, since some licorice uses wheat flour. Brands like BUBS are largely gluten free, but if you have celiac disease, always check the specific package.
Why most Swedish gummies are gluten free
Gummies use starch and syrup, not gluten grains, the same reason Swedish Fish are gluten free.
Watch the licorice
Some licorice contains wheat flour, so salmiak and licorice are the pieces to check most carefully.
Build a gluten-free bag
Lean on gummies and check labels. Build a bag from our best-of list.
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Gustav Lindqvist · Candy Master
Gustav grew up in Sweden on a strict Saturday-candy schedule, mixing his lördagsgodis bag at the lösgodis wall before he could spell salmiak. He has spent years tasting his way across Scandinavian candy, and now curates the range at TheSweetsTruck, from BUBS sour skulls to the saltiest licorice most people cannot finish.
Last updated 6/26/2026