Is Milky Way Gluten Free?
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Are Milky Way Gluten Free?
Are you wondering what chocolate bars are gluten free? Milky Way is a popular chocolate bar but is Milky Way gluten free?
In this blog post, we will explore what ingredients are in a Milky Way bar, how it is made, and whether or not it is gluten free.
What is Milky Way Chocolate Bar?
Milky Way is a classic candy bar made by Mars, Inc. It is made up of a soft, nougat center filled with caramel and covered in a layer of chocolate.
It has been around since 1924 and remains popular today.
Milky Way Ingredients
The ingredients used in a Milky Way candy bar are as follows: milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, skim milk, chocolate, lactose, milkfat, soy lecithin, artificial flavor), corn syrup, sugar, palm oil, skim milk, less than 2% – milkfat, cocoa powder processed with alkali, barley malt extract, lactose, salt, egg whites, chocolate, artificial flavor. (Source)
Their website says contains milk, egg, and soy. May contain peanuts.
Did you notice the barley malt extract?
How is the Milky Way chocolate bar made?
The process for making a Milky Way candy bar starts with the nougat center, which is made by combining corn syrup, sugar, egg whites, and milk.
This mixture is then whipped and cooked until it is light and fluffy. Once the fluffy nougat is made, it is combined with caramel and spread into a thin layer.
This layer is then covered with a layer of milk chocolate and cooled. Once cooled, it is cut into individual bars and packaged.
Is Milky Way Gluten Free?
No, Milky Way chocolate bars are not gluten free because they have barley malt extract. Barley malt extract is not gluten free.
Gluten Free Milky Way Brands
I could not find any gluten free Milky Way chocolate bar alternatives to share with you.
More Is It Gluten Free Guides
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Carol Lovett is the founder of Ditch the Wheat and a Globe and Mail bestselling author of the cookbook, Ditch the Wheat. She has been eating gluten free since 2010. She loves all things food, natural living, and spiritual. She's also a reiki master and crystal healer.
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