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Ginger Chews and Crystallized Ginger FAQs

Allergen/Certification

1. Are Reed's ginger candies Gluten- Free?

Yes, all of our Reed’s ginger chews and crystallized ginger are gluten free.

2. Are Reed’s ginger chews and crystallized ginger Kosher Certified?

Yes, the crystallized ginger is kosher certified. ​ The ginger chews are not kosher certified.

3. Do Reed’s ginger chews and crystallized ginger contain genetically modified organisms(GMO’s)?

No, all of our ginger Reed's ginger chews and crystallized ginger from GMOs and are Non GMO Project Verified.

4. Are Reed’s candies vegan?

Yes, all of our Reed’s ginger chews and crystallized ginger are vegan.

5. When do your products expire?

Reed’s ginger chews and crystallized ginger have a two year shelf life. ​ We print either a julian date batch code or a Best By date. ​ The best by date starts with ‘BB’ and then followed by the month/day/year that the candy is fresh until.

If the code doesn’t begin with ‘BB’, then it’s a batch code representing the day and year the candy was made. ​ The first three numbers are the day of the year and the next two are the year. ​ For example, if the batch code is 12320 then the candy was produced on the 123rd day of 2020 and would be fresh for two years from that date, fresh until the 123rd day of 2022.

6. Are your products all-natural?

Yes, our products contain no artificial ingredients or preservatives.

7. How much ginger is in your candies?

For proprietary reasons, we don’t list the amount of ginger we use in our products. ​ We are confident you’ll find that Reed’s ginger chews and crystallized ginger have the right amount of bite.

8. What is the difference between the Ginger Chews and the Crystallized Ginger?

Ginger chews are individually wrapped chewy candy made with cane sugar, organic ginger root and tapioca starch. ​ The crystallized ginger is made with diced baby ginger root steeped in pots of raw cane syrup. ​ After several days, the sticky morsels are removed and given time to crystallize.

9. Are these products made in the USA?

Reed’s ginger chews and crystallized ginger are made in the South Pacific Islands. ​ The ginger is sourced locally from those islands.

10. Where can you purchase Reed’s ginger chews and crystallized ginger?

Please use our Store Locator to find the nearest outlet that carries our brand. ​ Product selection can vary by location, so we recommend you contact your retailer first to confirm they have the item(s) you’re searching for in stock.

https://www.drinkreeds.com/product-locator/

11. Are the shot bottles recyclable?

Yes, our plastic shot bottles are recyclable with other plastics.

12. Are your ginger chews certified organic?

We use organic ginger in our Ginger Chews, however these have not been certified organic.

13. What is tapioca starch?

Also referred to as tapioca flour. ​ Tapioca starch adds structure to gluten free baking. ​ It also helps give our ginger chews a nice chewy texture.

14. Do your products need to be refrigerated?

Our ginger chews and crystallized ginger do not require refrigeration and we recommend to store in a cool, dry location.

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