The ecofab Guide to Halloween Candy
Date: October 27, 2009 | Category: Events, Food, Food & Drink, Holiday & Gift, Lifestyle

When they ring the bell, trick-or-treaters give us two simple choices: smell my feet or give me something good to eat. Given the options, we have scoured the candy stores and organic markets to find a bevy of delicious, earth-friendly treats to offer the boos and ghouls. Read below for a list of our top ecofab picks for healthy candy - you’ll have all the neighbor kids tricked, unknowingly devouring goodies made with natural ingredients!
If you’re still in search of the perfect costume, check out our recent guide for PVC-free outfits and ideas that’ll serve as dress up fun long after the 31st!
The ultimate mixed bag of natural candy comes packed in a home-compostable cellophane bag. With gummy bears, lollipops, mini gum, and a host of other organic candies, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Also great for stuffing piñatas! 1 bag of 100 pieces is $29.99. |
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For chocolate treats, try Endangered Species’ Milk Chocolate Bug Bites. Each individually wrapped square of chocolate comes with one of a set of 32 insect trading cards from Dexter Sear. Or, if you want to be remembered as the house that passes out the big bars, check out Dagoba Chocolate, which is widely available in stores. |
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These pure fun pops are purely delicious! With flavors like Go Goji Berry, Tangy Tangerine, Loony Lemon and Pure Pomegranate, they’re sure to be a hit amongst the kids - all flavored with organic brown rice syrup, organic cane juice, and colored with flavors from real fruit. Check for a list of retailers near you. |
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Glenny’s crispy, creamy brown rice marshmallow treats are a nice surprise in a bag full of hard candy. Available in Classic Vanilla, Peanut Caramel, and Chocolate - without the high fructose corn syrup (and only 100 calories per bar!). $4.99 for a box of 5. |
Using only the best organic ingredients, this black licorice is made from a Finnish recipe dating back to the 1800’s! Available at NatureMart.com or at health food stores around the country. |
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Perfect for parties, these pre-made vegan halloween goody bags come with sour berry bears, lollipops, spicy cinnamon candy, organic dark chocolate and more. $4.99 per bag! |
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YummyEarth gummy bear packs have delicious flavors like strawberry smash, sour apple tart, and pomegranate pucker. The gummies are full of Vitamin C and have less than 90 calories per pack - delicious snacking for tricker treaters of all ages. $15.98 for a pack of 24. |
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Mini packs of all-natural, eco-friendly chewing gum provide a little refreshment for the evening. Made with sustainably harvested rainforest chicle, mini Glee Gum packs are available in packs of 80 (4 pieces to each pack) for $20. |
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Comments
Tim
Date: October 27th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Do you know if any retailers carry these (rather than waiting on delivery?)
Thanks
caitlin
Date: October 27th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Many of these brands can be found at Whole Foods - especially Yummy Earth and Glee Gum!
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