The Best Organic Halloween Candy

Let's face it, you can't celebrate Halloween without candy-LOTS of candy. But if the thoughts of giving out artificial, chemical-laden, commercial candy scares you more than the ghosts and goblins who haunt this holiday, fear no more. Organic candy has gained popularity in recent years, and now more than ever there are lots of brands to choose from. These 5 brands of organic candy are sure to be a hit with trick-or-treaters and better for them and the environment, too.

Endangered Species Chocolate
While this site had all kinds of eco-friendly chocolate for sale, their Organic Milk Chocolate Bug Bites are too cute to pass up. Each square of milk chocolate is individually-wrapped and includes an insect trading card as well. This combination of candy and fun treat is perfect for trick-or-treaters. The chocolate is USDA certified organic, certified Kosher, gluten free, shade-grown, and ethically-traded. What better combo than chocolate and bugs for Halloween?
http://www.chocolatebar.com/shop/p-43-organic-milk-chocolate-bug-bites.aspx

Yummy Earth
This candy company was founded by two dads who wanted better candy for their kids. Yummy Earth makes organic lollipops, hard candy, and gummy bears that contain no chemical colors, artificial flavors, or corn syrup. Everything they make is USDA and EU certified organic, gluten-free, peanut-free, and tree nut-free, and the lollipops and drops are kosher parve as well. Buy a big bag of these yummy lollipops to hand out to your trick-or-treaters.
www.yummyearth.com

Pure Fun
Whether you like chocolate, root beer, or fruit-flavored candy, Pure Fun has it in organic form. This company is dedicated to producing only certified organic, vegan, and kosher fair trade candies that taste great and are lots of fun. Their Pure Pops come in a special Halloween pack with flavors like Go Goji Berry, Looney Lemon, Pure Pomegranate, and more. These hard candies are perfect treats for any Halloween celebration.
www.organiccandy.com

Equal Exchange
This company is dedicated to providing fair trade and organic products such as coffee, tea, and chocolate. Their fair trade, Organic Dark Chocolate Minis are perfect to hand out for Halloween, and are also vegan and gluten-free. Get the delicious taste of sweet dark chocolate without all of the "extras." This is one piece of chocolate you won't feel guilty about giving or eating.
http://shop.equalexchange.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=18611

And for everything organic but the kitchen sink . . .

NaturalCandyStore.com
This online candy store has just about any kind of natural and organic candy you can imagine. From Halloween-themed gift packs, to hard candy, gummy candy, chocolate, and more, this site has it all. You can also find vegan, gluten-free, allergen-free, kosher, and corn syrup-free treats, making this a great spot for anyone with dietary restrictions and a sweet tooth.
www.naturalcandystore.com

Source:
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