Is Dumle chocolate gluten-free?

Dumle chocolate is a favorite treat for many Finns, and people who need to avoid gluten often want a clear answer on whether it’s safe to eat.

What is gluten?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. It gives dough its elasticity and structure. Gluten can cause problems for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance or gluten sensitivity, so for them avoiding gluten is essential.

Dumle chocolate ingredients

According to Fazer, Dumle chocolate is made from ingredients such as sugar, glucose syrup, vegetable oil, cocoa butter, fat-free milk powder, cocoa mass, emulsifier (soy lecithin) and natural vanilla flavouring. None of these ingredients contain wheat, barley or rye.

Is Dumle chocolate gluten-free?

Fazer states that Dumle chocolate is gluten-free, meaning it does not contain wheat, barley or rye. As with any product made in a factory that also processes gluten-containing ingredients, a small risk of cross-contamination can never be completely ruled out, but Fazer's gluten-free labelling means the product meets the low gluten-content limits required for that label.

Ensuring gluten-freeness

Manufacturing details and recipes can change over time, so it’s good practice to check the current packaging and ingredient list before buying, especially if you have celiac disease or are very sensitive to gluten.

Summary

Dumle chocolate is labelled gluten-free by Fazer and is a safe choice for most people following a gluten-free diet. As always, check the packaging if you have celiac disease or a severe gluten sensitivity.

You can read more about Dumle chocolate on Fazer’s official website.