Here’s some sweet news for all you last-minute Valentine’s Day shoppers: Supermarket and drugstore seasonal candy finds are becoming more and more allergy-friendly and gluten aware. We found several options right in the local aisles.

Updated for 2013 with files from Erin Stevenson, Website Coordinator

Available in the United States and Canada
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• Double your love this Valentine’s Day by giving Divvies’ Two Hearts ^[2]. These gourmet chocolate hearts can be enjoyed solo or shared with someone special. Contain soy. Available at Whole Foods locations in the U.S. and Canada. For more stores visit www.divvies.com ^[3].
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• Allergy-friendly candy company Gimbal’s offers Cherry Lovers ^[5]fruit chews, in charming heart shapes and made with real cherry juice. Free of the top 8 allergens, they are gluten-free and gelatin-free, plus contain no high-fructose corn syrup or trans fats. Available at grocers throughout the U.S. and in Canada at select Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart and London Drugs stores. Also buy online at www.gimbalscandy.com ^[6].
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• Got fans of gummy candies on your list? All-natural, organic Fruity Hearts ^[8] from Surf Sweets are available for a limited time in a seasonal heart shape. Enjoy mouth-watering cherry and watermelon flavors that are gluten-free, GMO-free and free of the Top 8 allergens.
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• Class parties get a boost from Skittles Candy and Stickers ^[10], a candy kit with 25 Valentines (includes one for teacher!), along with small boxes of the original fruity candy. No peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, eggs or dairy – or gelatin.

^[11]• What would Valentine’s Day be without chocolate? Heart-shaped Valentine’s Dove Dark Chocolate Promises ^[12] are dark, delicious – and nut-free. They’re gluten-free, too (but do contain milk and soy lecithin).

^[13]• Andes Crème de Menthe Mints ^[14] are another great free-from chocolate option for your allergic sweetie. Wrapped in seasonal Valentine’s packaging, these luscious candy favorites are the perfect gift: no peanuts, tree nuts, eggs or gluten (but do contain milk and soy).

U.S. Only

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• Kids (and kids at heart) will adore Smarties Love Hearts ^[16], the classic candy wafer with a Valentine’s twist. Free of gluten and the Top 8 allergens, each candy is imprinted with a heart design and a sweet saying. Have fun comparing love messages.

Canada Only

• In Canada, look for Canuck-style Smarties ^[17] (from Nestlé Canada) in an attractive heart-shaped box with that eye-catching peanut-free logo. Also, no artificial flavors. Contains dairy, wheat and soy.

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• Give kids twice the delight with a Kinder Surprise Egg ^[19]. The certified peanut- and nut-free chocolate egg contains a small toy ready to assemble for an extra dash of fun & learning. No egg either, but contains dairy and soy lecithin.

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^[20]• Have time to go online? Then don’t miss the delicious and beautifully decorated Valentine’s Day cookies from the Sweet Alexis ^[21] bakery. These are egg-free, dairy-free and peanut-free and tree nut-free. The cookies will delight your allergic kids – but make sure you get enough for the whole family, allergies or not. (Do contain wheat and soy.) Visit their website ^[21] to order.
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• Give the gift of love with the Heart Shaped Truffles box ^[23] from Vermont Nut Free Chocolates. All are free from peanut and tree nuts. Contain dairy, egg, soy and gluten. Visit their website ^[24] to order.
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• Send your Valentine some sweetness with the Chocolate Love Frog ^[26] from Premium Chocolatiers, free from dairy, gluten, peanuts, nuts and egg. This cute little guy will bring a smile to anyone’s face. Contains soy. Visit their website ^[27] to order.

Jenny Kales is the founder of the The Nut-Free Mom ^[28] blog and has been a contributor to Allergic Living magazine.