Gluten-Free? We Have You Covered!

Living gluten-free shouldn’t mean you have to compromise on taste or miss out on your favorite treats. At Chukar, we believe that everyone should enjoy the delicious flavors that nature has to offer. Rest assured, ALL of our chocolates, dried fruit & nut mixes, and cherry jars are gluten-free, allowing you to indulge without worry.

First, let's understand what "gluten-free" means. Gluten is a type of protein found in certain grains, such as wheat, barley, and rye. Some people are intolerant or sensitive to gluten, leading to health issues like celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. There is also some research that suggests gluten can aggravate arthritis.

In the past decade, finding gluten-free products has become easier as gluten-free diets have grown in popularity. However, finding delicious, high-quality, healthy, gluten-free snacks can sometimes be a challenge.

Chukar Cherries’ Gluten-Free Offerings

We're proud to say that, apart from our baked goods like biscotti and cake, all of our products are gluten-free and made on machinery that does not process gluten. That's right! Since our beginnings in 1988, we’ve crafted our own goodies at our factory headquarters in Prosser, Washington to ensure quality and innovation. Because we craft our products ourselves, we’re able to say with confidence that the naturally dried cherries and irresistible chocolate-covered cherries that you love are made without any gluten involved.

Because our products have short ingredient lists with "No Preservatives, Nothing Artificial," we never rely on gluten-derived texture additives that go by names such as emulsifier, modified food starch, or maltodextrin.

However, please be aware that Chukar is not a certified gluten free facility. Cherry baked goods containing gluten from the Chukar bakery are brought into our packaging room and shipped to customers alongside other Chukar goodies. As a result our products are not suitable for individuals with severe allergies to wheat.

You can enjoy our gluten-free, no sugar added cherries in a variety of ways - as a healthy snack on their own, as a topping for your favorite yogurt or cereal, or even as an addition to your favorite gluten-free recipe. Our gluten-free chocolate covered cherries are perfect for everyday indulgence, and also come in a variety of tasteful gift packaging.

In close, if you are gluten-free, we're here to make things a little easier and a whole lot tastier! We hope you try our gluten-free cherry products today and discover your new favorite snack.