TikTok is useful. It taught us how to clean our cookie sheets, make no-bake cheesecake, and now — eat like Jennifer Aniston.

If you’re a Friends superfan, you may have already heard the tales of the actress eating the same salad for lunch every, single day they filmed. Courtney Cox has mentioned it in interviews, and through the years, the recipe has changed just a bit. But recently, the recipe went viral on Instagram and TikTok, along with a super easy-to-follow recipe.

 

 

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Here’s the recipe:

3.5 cups cooked bulgur wheat ( I made 1 cup uncooked )
2-3 chopped mini cucumber
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped mint
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
2 cups chickpeas
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Yes, it’s really this easy. You just dump all of this in a bowl, douse it with olive oil and lemon, mix it up, and enjoy! We had to try it to see if it was really worth eating every day. The verdict? Yes. It’s delicious!

Maria Guido

As busy parents, one of the easiest things you can do for self-care is mix up a batch of something that you can easily eat for lunch for a few days. How many times do you get to 5 p.m. and realize you’ve eaten nothing? Yeah, us too. Try it! You can find the bulgar wheat in the organic section of your local supermarket—or where they keep the bagged grains.

The internationally acclaimed three-dimensional Beyond Van Gogh exhibit has finally made its way to San Diego, and it’s worth the wait. Step inside the Wyland Center at Del Mar Fairgrounds and you’re immediately immersed in a bold, vibrant, sensory-driven experience. The art show, designed for 21st-century families, offers multiple ways for kids (from tots to teens) to connect to the famous artist and feel the energy of his work. Read on to find out more about the show that runs at The Del Mar Fairgrounds now through March 12.

It's a Unique 21st Century Experience

The exhibit bridges the gap between the 21st-century audience and the 19th-century artist in a special way. So it doesn't matter whether your kiddo has learned about Van Gogh or not, they'll be able to connect with the painter and his art in a unique way. Mostly done through the use of cutting-edge 3D projection technology and music, guests of the show get to experience Van Gogh with all their senses. Paintings appear with digitally added movement; the wheat sways in the wind, a cart drives across the field. The stars move and twinkle.  The focus of “Beyond Van Gogh” is on the artist’s painting process and his genius.

It's Fully Immersive & Imaginative

Van Gogh's body of work is mind-blowing; he created 900 pieces in just 10 years. And, the Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience allows visitors to see 300 of his most famous pieces all in one place. The cool part for kids is that while art museums generally present static displays in silent rooms —which isn't always the best for active, chatty littles —at this exhibit nearly everything moves. And, viewers can move around, too. There’s classical music (with some narration) playing. The music can be loud, so some recommend noise-canceling headphones for sensitive ears. The upside to the music is that you don't have to worry about your museum-goer being chatty or disturbing anyone else's experience. 

Parent Planning Tools:

Beyond Van Gogh San Diego

1. Plan a little over an hour, give or take, for the experience. 

2. Babies and children of all ages are welcome to attend the show.  Children 4 years and younger enter the show for free when accompanying an adult with a ticket. The show is best suited for kids 5+. As you walk into the show there is a lot of information on Van Gogh, that even older kids may want to speed through. Feel free to pass through quickly and get to the more immersive room. You can always go back if you feel your kiddos have the patience for it. 

3. Yes, strollers are permitted and it is a stroller-friendly experience. However, there will be no facilities for storing and parking strollers or leaving them unattended. 

4. The show is immersive, but guests can NOT touch the screens. It might be helpful to discuss this with your kids before visiting. 

5. On-site parking is available for $10. They are only accepting cashless forms of payment at both the parking lot and the gift store at this time.  All vehicles must enter the Main Parking Lot via the Main Gate to access Beyond Van Gogh Parking through the Durante Gate. To view a parking map of the venue, please visit the Del Mar Fairgrounds website

Purchase tickets online for the show that runs through March 12.

—Aimee Della Bitta

Images courtesy of Beyond Van Gogh, San Diego 

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Love is in the air! But don’t let those loved-ones with food allergies feel left out this Valentine’s Day—gift them a heart box filled with allergy-friendly chocolates that will have them saying they love you to the moon and back (and then some). Scroll below to find the Valentine’s Day heart box that is right for you and your family.

VERIFIED BRANDS

1. No Whey Chocolate
Product: Heart Chocolate Truffle Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Mustard
Allergen Statement

2. Vermont Nut Free
Product: Heart Box of Truffles
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Milk, Soy, Egg
Precautionary Label: Processed on shared EGG and WHEAT equipment.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish. Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Allergen Statement

DEDICATED FACILITIES (Allergens Vary)

3. Dean’s Sweets
Product: Heart-Shaped Chocolate Gift Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

4. Cella’s
Product: Valentine Cella’s Milk Chocolate Foil Wrapped Cherries
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Gluten
Allergen Statement

5. Sjaak’s
Product: Classic Heart Valentine Assortment
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Tree Nut
Precautionary Label: Ingredient suppliers may share equipment that result in trace amounts of dairy protein.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Milk, Egg
Allergen Statement

6. L.A. Burdick’s Chocolates
Product: Signature Heart Assortment
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Egg, Sesame
Precautionary Label: Our chocolates are crafted in a kitchen where dairy, soy, eggs, tree nuts, and alcohol are present.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Gluten

7. NeuHaus
Product: Valentine Small Heart Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Egg, Wheat, Sesame
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Fish, Crustaceans
Allergen Statement

NON-DEDICATED FACILITIES

8. Amore di Mona
Product: Amore Assortment—33 Piece Heart in Gold
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

9. Good Girl Chocolate
Product: Assorted Chocolate -13 pc
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Tree Nut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

10. Pure Lovin’ Chocolate
Product: Heart Shaped Assortment
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Peanut, Tree Nut
Precautionary Label: May contain traces of sesame
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

11. Ghiradelli Chocolate
Product: Milk Chocolate Caramel Duet Hearts Gift Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: May contain tree nuts
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

12. Hershey’s
Product: Milk Chocolate Hearts
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: Manufactured on the same equipment that processes peanuts
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

13. Neto Chocolate
Product: Heart Shaped Personal Chocolate Gift Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame
Contains: Tree Nut, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

14. Hotel Chocolat
Product: Straight from the Heart
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Gluten
Contains: Tree Nut, Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: All chocolates in this box may contain tree nuts, peanuts, milk, soya, gluten, wheat, egg, sesame.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

15. Knipschildt Chocolatier
Product: Heart Chocolate Box
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Tree Nut, Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

16. Lake Champlain Chocolates
Product: Grand Valentine Chocolate Heart
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Contains: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: May contain traces of wheat
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

Latte-fueled mother of two who works from home. Passionate about food allergies, gardening, cooking, art, and keeping the magic in childhood.

The final thing to top off your dessert shopping list is whipped cream! Here’s our allergy-friendly whipped cream guide, featuring 17 options to grab in the store.

Photo: Spokin

DEDICATED FACILITIES (Allergens Vary)

1. Truwhip
Product: Truwhip Vegan Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

2. Truwhip
Product: Truwhip Original Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut, Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

NON-DEDICATED FACILITIES

3. 365 Organic
Product: Oat Based Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

4. Food Heaven
Product: Heavenly Whipped
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

5. Forager
Product: Dairy-Free Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

6. Reddi Whip
Product: Coconut Milk
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

7. Gay Lea
Product: Coconut Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

8. 365 Organic
Product: Non-Dairy Plant-Based Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

9. Reddi Whip
Product: Original Dairy Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

10. 365 Organic
Product: Whipped Topping Peppermint
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nuts, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

11. Clover Sonoma
Product: Lightly Sweetened Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

12. Natural By Nature
Product: Classic Whipped Cream
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

13. Lucerne
Product: Original Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

14. Great Value
Product: Original Dairy Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

15. Reddi Whip
Product: Almond Milk
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Almond, Coconut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

16. Cool Whip
Product: Cool Whip Original Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut (except coconut), Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Coconut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

17. So Delicious
Product: Coco Whip Coconut Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary Label: Produced in a facility that also processes other tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and soy. We have a rigorous allergen testing program and apply strict quality control measures in an effort to prevent contamination by undeclared food allergens.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

 

This post originally appeared on Spokin.com.

Latte-fueled mother of two who works from home. Passionate about food allergies, gardening, cooking, art, and keeping the magic in childhood.

Start the countdown to Christmas off right with our allergy-friendly Advent calendar guide! These Advent calendars are all made in dedicated facilities and packed with safe treats for your holiday traditions, whether you’re a fan of the classic chocolate calendar or you’re in search of something unique—we see you, dairy-free white chocolate!

VERIFIED BRANDS

1. NoWhey! Foods
Product: Vegan Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

2. Vermont Nut Free
Product: Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Verified Brand Allergen Information

3. Vermont Nut Free
Product: Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Contains: Soy
Precautionary Label: Processed on shared dairy equipment
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Verified Brand Allergen Information

4. Amanda’s Own
Product: Christmas Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Legumes, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free from: Top 9, Mustard, Legumes, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

DEDICATED FACILITIES (Allergens Vary)

5. Bonne Maman
Product: Advent calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Sesame
Allergen Statement

6. Dean’s Sweets
Product: Advent calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanuts, Tree Nuts
Allergen Statement

7. NeuHaus
Product: Chocolates Pop-Up Advent Calendar 2021
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Tree Nut (Coconut, Hazelnut), Milk, Soy, Wheat, Sesame, Gluten
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Crustaceans, Fish, Celery, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide and Sulfites
Allergen Statement

8. Plamil
Product: So Free Organic Dairy Free Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: May contain traces of soya
Facility Dedicated Free From: Tree Nuts, Milk, Gluten
Allergen Statement

9. Moo Free
Product: 2021 Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: Made in a factory that handles Hazelnuts.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Milk, Soy, Gluten
Allergen Statement

10. McCrea’s
Product: 2021 Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: Manufactured in a facility that also processes coconut and sesame.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

11. Skip’s Candies
Product: Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: All Products share equipment with items containing Wheat
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

12. Lindt
Product: Snowman Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Coconut, Milk, Soy, Gluten (Barley)
Precautionary Label: May contain tree nuts.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

This post originally appeared on Spokin.

Spokin is a modern platform and app connecting people managing food allergies to resources including food, restaurants, hotels and more. Users have personalized experiences based on allergies & location. With 55,000+ reviews across 79 countries, Spokin helps the allergy community share and connect. The Spokin iOS app is free on iTunes.

Our allergy-friendly Hanukkah gelt guide includes 8 different gelts—one for each night of Hanukkah! Whether they’re the prize for a dreidel victory or a present themselves, these chocolate coins are the sweetest Hanukkah tradition. Unwrap our guide of allergy-friendly chocolate gelts made in dedicated facilities, including four of them from Spokin “Verified Brands.”

VERIFIED BRANDS

1. NoWhey! Foods
Product: Chocolate Gelt Coins
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

2. Vermont Nut Free
Product: Milk Chocolate Mesh Coins
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Verified Brand Allergen Information

3. Vermont Nut Free
Product: Dark Chocolate Mesh Coins
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Contains: Soy
Precautionary Label: Made on shared dairy equipment
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Verified Brand Allergen Information

4. Amanda’s Own
Product: Hanukkah Gelt Bag
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Legumes, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free from: Top 9, Mustard, Legumes, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

DEDICATED FACILITIES (Allergens Vary)

5. Lagusta’s Luscious
Product: Gelt
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Milk, Egg
Allergen Statement

6. Dean’s Sweets
Product: Hanukkah Chocolate Gelt
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

7. The Dreidel Company
Product: Hanukkah Chocolate Gelt
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

8. Jerusalem of Gold
Product: Milk Chocolate Coins
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: May contain traces of soy
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree nut
Allergen Statement

Spokin

This post originally appeared on Spokin.

Spokin is a modern platform and app connecting people managing food allergies to resources including food, restaurants, hotels and more. Users have personalized experiences based on allergies & location. With 55,000+ reviews across 79 countries, Spokin helps the allergy community share and connect. The Spokin iOS app is free on iTunes.

Halloween is back this year and we’re making up for the last few years with the amount of candy we’re going to eat! For maximum enjoyment (including for those with allergies), check out our annual Allergy-Friendly Halloween Candy Guide! Please note there have been several acquisitions in Candyland as of late and many mainstream brands have new labeling. It’s all treats and no tricks with our guide’s information that’s updated as of 10/2021.

VERIFIED BRANDS

1. YumEarth
Product: Candy Corn
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 9
Verified Brand Allergen Information

2. Enjoy Life
Product: Ricemilk Crunch Halloween Chocolate Minis
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Lupin, Sulphites, Crustaceans, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free from: Top 9, Mustard, Lupin, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

3. Vermont Nut Free
Product: Trick or Treat Skipper Pack
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Verified Brand Allergen Information

4. free2b
Product: Bag O’Treats
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Corn, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 9, Mustard, Corn, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

5. Zolli Candy
Product: Halloween Zollipops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: This product does not carry a warning label, however if you manage a soy allergy please see allergen FAQ.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

6. NoWhey! Foods
Product: Milkless Minis
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

7. Undercover Snacks
Product: Dark Chocolate + Blueberries Individually-Wrapped Crisps
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: Processed on shared equipment with milk chocolate. May contain traces of milk
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Corn, Poppyseeds, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

8. Amanda’s Own
Product: Happy Halloween Bag
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Corn, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 9, Mustard, Legumes, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergen Information

DEDICATED FACILITIES (Allergens Vary)

9. Saf-T Pops
Product: Regular Saf-T Pops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame
Allergen Statement

10. Red Bird
Product: Soft Assorted Puffs
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8
Allergen Statement

11. Smarties
Product: Original Smarties
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: Top 8 free if UPC starts with 0 11206.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8
Allergen Statement

12. Righteous Cacao
Product: Vegan Puffed Quinoa Krispy Bites
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

13. Koochikoo
Product: Organic Lollipop
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Gluten
Allergen Statement

14. Pez
Product: Halloween Party Pack
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Gluten
Allergen Statement

15. Dots
Product: Original Dots
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

16. Raaka Chocolate
Product: Pink Sea Salt Minis
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (except coconut)
Allergen Statement

17. Tootsie
Product: Tootsie Fruit Chews
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

18. Tootsie
Product: Tootsie Roll
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

19. Tootsie
Product: Tootsie Pops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

20. Goetze’s
Product: Caramel Creams
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

21. Dum Dums
Product: Dum Dums Original Pops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: There is a trace amount of soy oil in the lubricant used on Dum-Dums cooking kettles. This soy oil has been refined, bleached, and deodorized and all of the proteins have been removed.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame,  Gluten
Allergen Statement

22. Dubble Bubble
Product: Dubble Bubble Gum
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: Soy may be present.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

23. Blow Pop
Product: Blow Pops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: Milk and soy may be present.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten
Allergen Statement

For even more allergy-friendly candy you can dish out and eat, check out the full list on Spokin.

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Spokin is a modern platform and app connecting people managing food allergies to resources including food, restaurants, hotels and more. Users have personalized experiences based on allergies & location. With 55,000+ reviews across 79 countries, Spokin helps the allergy community share and connect. The Spokin iOS app is free on iTunes.

Photo: 88 Acres

Just in time for back-to-school (whether you are at home or in-person), here are our top-rated spreads guide for sandwiches, dipping and beyond. Best part? Every “butter” is made in a dedicated facility. The list also includes a whopping 8 verified brands and one, soon to be VB, many of whom spread the love with special offers, especially for first-time purchases, so make sure to check their websites.

Verified Brands | Dedicated Facility

VERIFIED BRANDS

1. 88 Acres
Flavor: Watermelon Seed Butter Unsweetened
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Gluten
Doe Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8, Sesame, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergy Info
Special Offer! 25% off Code: SPOKIN Details: No expiration. Not valid on subscription orders or bundles.

2. Kween
Flavor: Vanilla Granola Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Corn, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Corn
Verified Brand Allergy Info
Special Offer! 15% off Code: SPOKIN Details: kween.co

3. WowButter
Flavor: Creamy
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Does Contain: Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergy Info

4. Wanna Date?
Flavor: Vanilla Date Spread
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Lupin, Mollusks, Sulphites
Verified Brand Allergy Info

5. Sunbutter
Flavor: Natural Sunflower Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Corn, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Corn, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergy Info
6. Don’t Go Nuts
Flavor: Slightly Sweet Creamy Soy Spread
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Mustard, Sesame, Lupin, Sulphites, Gluten
Does Contain: Soy
Precautionary label: Made in a facility that handles dairy.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Mustard, Sesame, Lupin, Sulphites, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergy Info

9. Seedible
Flavor: Crunchy Sunflower Sesame Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Mustard, Poppyseeds, Celery, Lupin, Molluscs, Sulphites, Corn, Peas, Gluten
Does Contain: Sesame
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanuts, Tree Nuts (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Mustard, Poppyseeds, Celery, Lupin, Molluscs, Sulphites, Corn, Peas, Gluten
Verified Brand Allergy Info
Special Offer! 25% off Code: Use code 25OFF for 25% off your first purchase Details: No expiration, first time purchase only.

8. Field Trip
Flavor: Creamy Classic Chickpea Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8
Verified Brand Allergy Info

DEDICATED FACILITY (Allergens Vary)

9. Healthy Crunch
Flavor: Salted Caramel Seed Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Does Contain: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Crustacean, Wheat
Allergen Statement

10. Beyond the Equator
Flavor: Creamy 5 Seed
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8 Free
Allergen Statement

11. Gerbs Allergy-Friendly Foods
Flavor: Light Salt Super 5 Seed Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Crustacean, Lupin, Casein, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Lupin, Gluten
Allergen Statement

12. NoNuts
Flavor: Original No Nuts Golden Pea Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

13. Living Tree Community Farms
Flavor: Turmeric & Honey Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Does Contain: Coconut, Sesame
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

14. The Amazing Chickpea
Flavor: Creamy Spread
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: All jars with 2020 manufacturing date or later are produced in nut-free facility. Jars prior to 2020 manufacturing date use olive oil instead of sunflower oil, which is not produced in a nut-free facility.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

15. Sneaky Chef
Flavor: No-Nut Butter Creamy
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Made in a facility that also processes soy.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut
Allergen Statement

16. Wild Friends
Flavor: Organic Honey Sunflower Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Made on equipment which also processes sesame.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut (only for the sunflower butter jars, not packets)
Allergen Statement

17. Much Better Butter
Flavor: Honey Kissed Sunflower Seed Spread
Ingredients Do Not Contain:  Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Does Contain: Soy, Coconut
Precautionary label: Manufactured in a peanut-free facility that processes tree nuts and wheat.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

To learn more about our product guide process, see our letter from our founder.

This post originally appeared on Spokin.

Spokin is a modern platform and app connecting people managing food allergies to resources including food, restaurants, hotels and more. Users have personalized experiences based on allergies & location. With 55,000+ reviews across 79 countries, Spokin helps the allergy community share and connect. The Spokin iOS app is free on iTunes.

Food allergies, unfortunately, affect 6 million children, and rates of allergies continue to climb with a near-doubling of children affected since the previous generation. Thankfully, new research guides the way to reverse the growing number of children with food allergies. For the first time, we know ways we can reduce risk and help protect children from developing allergies in the first place.

Guided by science, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) now recommend introducing common allergens at around 4-6 months of age. By feeding these foods early in life, before an allergy has ever developed, parents have the opportunity to change the risk for their children.

3 Key Takeaways for Parents

  1. The guidelines recommend introducing your baby to commonly allergenic foods like peanuts, egg, cow milk products, tree nuts, wheat, crustacean shellfish, fish, and soy at 4-6 months. 

  2. The guidelines suggest that introducing common allergens regularly can reduce the risk of your baby developing a food allergy.

  3. The guidelines urge for a variety of complementary foods every day. Diet diversity is great for babies and is a key early habit in lifelong, healthy eating.

The dietary guidelines are a perfect roadmap to help give parents easy, achievable ways to feed their baby the best way. The guidelines specify to “make every bite count.” We know that there is a big gap in the types of baby food available at the grocery store. Most commercially available baby foods lack the essential food groups needed to ensure diet diversity and thriving tummies for your little ones as they grow. Parents need to make a plan to get these into a baby’s diet and keep it in a baby’s diet.

By introducing peanuts, eggs, cow’s milk products, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and shellfish, and fish (all of these can be found in SpoonfulONE) with other complementary foods, you can reduce your child’s risk of developing an allergy to that food. Furthermore, pediatricians agree there is no evidence that delaying the introduction of allergenic foods, beyond when other complementary foods are introduced, helps to prevent food allergy. In fact, delaying introduction can increase risk for babies.

So don’t wait and go slow, when you’re starting solids. Consider trying 100 new foods in 100 days! Parents should feel empowered and confident about feeding their babies early. Maintaining a diverse diet is the key as this isn’t a one-and-done “test.” Aim to feed your babies diverse foods and common allergens regularly—every day if possible, but at least several times per week. Consistency is key here.

We cannot change the modern environment quickly, but we can change the allergy in food odds for our children. 

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Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson
Tinybeans Voices Contributor

Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE, FAAP is a pediatrician and Chief Medical Officer for SpoonfulONE. Dr. Swanson is an author, a prominent advocate of evidence-based medicine, & devotes her career to prevention strategies. She fosters conversations with clinicians & parents around the importance of early and consistent feeding of common food allergens.