You can eat with confidence, because all Enjoy Life products are free–from gluten and 14 common allergens, including the Top 9 in the US and Canada’s twelve priority allergens. All Enjoy Life products are free–from wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, egg, sesame, casein, sulfites, lupin, mustard, fish, shellfish & crustaceans.
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Being careful about the foods you and your family eat is vital to your health — and to your life. Below, we’ve outlined information about our products that can help you make safe choices. Still have questions? Contact us, and we’ll help you as best as we can.
About our products
Our dedicated facility
Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Living
Food Allergies & Intolerances
Where to Buy
Wholesale & Business Orders
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About our products
Both! All Enjoy Life products are made without wheat or any other source of gluten, such as barley or rye, and are certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization.
Yes, our products are completely free-from nuts. No peanuts or tree nuts are ever used in Enjoy Life products — they don’t even enter our production facility! For extra security, we perform peanut and tree nut rapid tests on both our raw ingredients and finished products to ensure the highest levels of safety and quality.
Absolutely! All of our products are dairy–free, including free–from dairy sugars (lactose) and dairy proteins (casein and whey). People with lactose or casein allergies/intolerances can enjoy our goodies without fear!
Yes, Enjoy Life products are lactose-free, meaning that they don’t contain any dairy sugars (lactose). They also are casein-free and don’t contain any dairy proteins.
Yes, Enjoy Life products are casein-free. Our ingredients also are regularly tested for casein, so you can be certain that what you choose to consume truly is free from all dairy proteins.
Yes, Enjoy Life products are free of added sulfites.
Yes, all of our products are egg-free.
Enjoy Life products are not corn-free, but many people still may be able to savor some of our foods.
The xanthan gum in our baked goods is derived from the fermentation of corn sugars and does not contain the corn protein. We recommend checking with your doctor to determine if this ingredient is okay for you.
Our other products do not contain corn as a direct ingredient, but some ingredients (including applesauce, brown rice flakes, brown rice syrup, chia flour, citric acid, cranberries, date paste, expeller-pressed vegetable oil, buckwheat flour, millet flour, freeze-dried raspberries and strawberries, lemon granules, malic acid, natural flavors, palm oil, maltodextrin, quinoa flakes, puffed amaranth, rice bran, rice crisps, roasted hulled pumpkin seeds, rosemary extract, sorghum flour, sunflower seed butter, vanilla, vegetable glycerin, hulled sunflower kernels, white pearled-grain sorghum flour, and xanthan gum) have corn present in the facility from which we purchase the ingredients.
The xanthan gum in our baked goods is derived from the fermentation of corn sugars and does not contain the corn protein. We recommend checking with your doctor to determine if this ingredient is okay for you.
Our other products do not contain corn as a direct ingredient, but some ingredients (including applesauce, brown rice flakes, brown rice syrup, chia flour, citric acid, cranberries, date paste, expeller-pressed vegetable oil, buckwheat flour, millet flour, freeze-dried raspberries and strawberries, lemon granules, malic acid, natural flavors, palm oil, maltodextrin, quinoa flakes, puffed amaranth, rice bran, rice crisps, roasted hulled pumpkin seeds, rosemary extract, sorghum flour, sunflower seed butter, vanilla, vegetable glycerin, hulled sunflower kernels, white pearled-grain sorghum flour, and xanthan gum) have corn present in the facility from which we purchase the ingredients.
The palm used in our palm-derived ingredients are sourced from an RSPO Certified mill and supply base and are compliant to RSPO's Book & Claim supply chain model.
Enjoy Life is committed to sourcing palm oil sustainably and eradicating deforestation and human rights violations in the palm oil supply. We take this responsibility seriously.
As part of Mondelez International, we operate under their Palm Oil Action Plan which they established in 2014 as a long-term roadmap to achieve a sustainable palm oil supply.
The Palm Oil Action Plan defines our position and principles for palm oil sustainability, focusing on supplier expectations, government and sector engagement in key origins and global industry advocacy toward sector transformation.
Read the Palm Oil Action Plan.
In the past Enjoy Life offered FODMAP Friendly Certified products. Enjoy Life no longer maintains certifications with the FODMAP Friendly program. Many of the formerly certified products still have the same or similar recipes and ingredients. If you require low FODMAP foods we recommend you consult a dietitian to determine which foods best fit your lifestyle.
For more info about our history with the FODMAP Friendly Program, please see our blog post on the topic.
No. All Enjoy Life products are verified Non-GMO by the Non-GMO Project.
Enjoy Life products are third party tested for lead and cadmium by accredited independent labs, with results falling within range of the acceptable levels determined by California Prop 65. While we are unable to share proprietary testing details, we can assure you that Enjoy Life products meet state and federal requirements.
Learn more about California Prop 65 on the official website from the state of California.
Enjoy Life products are not certified Paleo.
Several of our products were previously certified Paleo Friendly by the Paleo Foundation. These products included select flavors of Baking Chocolates, Chocolate Bars, and Seed & Fruit Mixes. Paleo Friendly certification assured shoppers that a product was free of certain grains and artificial additives, but did not indicate full compatibility with a strict Paleo diet. You can learn more about this past certification here.
The cocoa percentage varies from product to product. Here’s a simple breakdown.
Candy Bars:
- Ricemilk Crunch Chocolate Bars = 35-40% cocoa
- Ricemilk Chocolate Bars = 50% cocoa
- Dark Chocolate Bars = 57% cocoa
Baking Chips:
- White Mini Chips = 0% cocoa
- Ricemilk Morsels = 42% cocoa
- Semi-sweet Mini Chips & Mega Chunks = 52-55% cocoa
- Dark Morsels = 69% cocoa
We have to get creative with our ingredients. Like other gluten–free and allergy friendly foods, we use some rice products (rice flour, rice flakes, rice protein). But unlike many other gluten-free manufacturers, we also use nutrient- and flavor-rich grain alternatives like quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat and sorghum flour. Rather than saturated fats, we use non-hydrogenated, trans fat-free safflower oil. For sweeteners, we skip the refined stuff and use a combination of fruit juices and cane sugar. We also bake with rosemary extract and a fruit juice/grain dextrin mixture to lock-in freshness and extend shelf life.
While sealed, our products will stay fresh until the best-by date on the packaging. Once opened they are tasty enough to devour in one sitting, but if you need to keep them longer….
We recommend storing the cookies in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag once the cellophane is opened. If stored this way, our Soft Baked Cookies should last for about one week and our Crunchy Cookies will last up to one month. Our products do not contain any artificial preservatives that keep food fresh even when exposed to air - so the less time they are exposed to air, the better they will taste and look!
Enjoy Life Foods products can be frozen, but it’s not necessary. All of our products are shelf-stable and guaranteed fresh up to the Best by Date on packaging ...but our treats are too yummy to resist for long!
We list our dates in two ways, for each country which our products are available for purchase! In the United States, the Best By date is listed: MM/DD/YY.
In Canada, our Best By date is listed as YY/MM/DD, and months are listed as letters:
In Canada, our Best By date is listed as YY/MM/DD, and months are listed as letters:
- JA: January
- FE: February
- MR: March
- AL: April
- MA: May
- JN: June
- JL: July
- AU: August
- SE: September
- OC: October
- NO: November
- DE: December
Our dedicated facility
Most Enjoy Life products are made in Jeffersonville, IN. Our bakery is dedicated gluten-free and nut-free, and none of the 14 allergens listed on our packaging are present in the space.
Absolutely! We wouldn’t have it any other way!
All Enjoy Life products are certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization. Our Jeffersonville bakery is a dedicated gluten free facility. The Lentil Chips are produced in a facility that contains gluten, and are made using a certified gluten free process. A validated allergen cleaning process is performed on the equipment along with allergen testing.
Most of our products are made in a dedicated dairy-free facility. Our baking chocolate is produced in a facility that also processes dairy and soy, however, they are produced on a dedicated dairy-free and soy-free line. Our Lentil Chips are produced in a facility that also processes dairy, gluten, soy, and sesame, however, the line goes through a double clean out prior to production runs. All ingredients are additionally tested to ensure strict allergen control standards are met.
Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Living
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by the intake of gluten in genetically predisposed individuals. The only treatment for celiac disease is a strict gluten-free diet for life. Luckily there are now many tasty and nutritious gluten free foods — like Enjoy Life products — that make it easier to eliminate gluten from one’s diet.
Once thought to be a rare disorder, celiac disease is known to affect as many as 1 in 133 Americans (1% of the population). Symptoms vary in nature (such as diarrhea, skin rashes and migraines) and severity. Gone untreated, celiac disease may result in osteoporosis, infertility and anemia. It also increases the likelihood of developing other autoimmune conditions and cancers of the gut.
Celiac disease is the most under-diagnosed health condition today, often mislabeled as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, ulcers and anxiety disorder. It can be diagnosed through a blood test and biopsy of the small intestine. Talk to your primary care physician if you think you might have celiac disease. For more information, visit the resources section of our site for links to celiac disease organizations, support groups and research centers.
Once thought to be a rare disorder, celiac disease is known to affect as many as 1 in 133 Americans (1% of the population). Symptoms vary in nature (such as diarrhea, skin rashes and migraines) and severity. Gone untreated, celiac disease may result in osteoporosis, infertility and anemia. It also increases the likelihood of developing other autoimmune conditions and cancers of the gut.
Celiac disease is the most under-diagnosed health condition today, often mislabeled as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, ulcers and anxiety disorder. It can be diagnosed through a blood test and biopsy of the small intestine. Talk to your primary care physician if you think you might have celiac disease. For more information, visit the resources section of our site for links to celiac disease organizations, support groups and research centers.
Gluten is the protein found in wheat, rye and barley. It is in most mainstream bakery items and prepared foods, including such unsuspecting items as soy sauce and licorice (both made with wheat). People with celiac disease and other forms of gluten intolerance must avoid foods that contain gluten, or they may suffer from short- and long-term health complications.
In the great “gluten debate,” oats are a controversial grain, once thought to be a substantial source of gluten. Recent research has suggested that oats do not contain the reactive peptide sequence known to be problematic for gluten intolerance. However, most oats in this country are grown, processed or stored near wheat and are thought to be contaminated at levels too high to be considered safe for people with celiac disease. Therefore, we have chosen to use certified gluten free purity protocol oats in our products that do contain oats.
In the great “gluten debate,” oats are a controversial grain, once thought to be a substantial source of gluten. Recent research has suggested that oats do not contain the reactive peptide sequence known to be problematic for gluten intolerance. However, most oats in this country are grown, processed or stored near wheat and are thought to be contaminated at levels too high to be considered safe for people with celiac disease. Therefore, we have chosen to use certified gluten free purity protocol oats in our products that do contain oats.
A GF/CF diet is one that is free-from gluten and casein. Gluten is the protein that is found in wheat, barley and rye, while casein is the principal protein found in milk and other dairy products. All Enjoy Life products are gluten-free and casein-free, so they are suitable for a GF/CF diet.
Food Allergies & Intolerances
A food allergy occurs when the immune system produces an antibody in response to the protein in specific foods. Exposure to the food in even the tiniest amounts can produce symptoms either immediately or delayed, ranging from uncomfortable (hives, eczema, stomach upset, sinus problems) to life threatening (swelling of the tongue, closing of the throat). Food elimination diets, blood and/or lab tests are used as a part of the diagnosis.
A food intolerance occurs when eating a certain food triggers a negative physiological response, but the immune system is not affected in the same way. Symptoms may take up to three days to kick in, making food intolerances very difficult to diagnose. Elimination diets and specialty tests are the most common methods for diagnosis. While not life-threatening, symptoms can be severe and range from gastrointestinal distress, headache and chronic fatigue.
Since we aren’t doctors, we cannot dispense medical advice. We recommend that you talk to your doctor. If you would like to do more research, there are great online resources listed in our resources section.
FODMAP is an acronym that describes a number of short-chained carbohydrates naturally present in common foods. For some people, lowering FODMAP intake has been shown to help reduce uncomfortable digestive symptoms related to a range of health issues, such as IBS, Crohn's Disease, and others. Learn more about FODMAPs from the FODMAP Friendly program.
Where to Buy
Our products are available in the United States and Canada, and you often can find them in stores’ gluten-free or natural sections! If you’re looking for a specific product or flavor, check out our store locator by clicking here!
As of June 16, 2023, Enjoy Life no longer sells products directly on our website.
Please read the announcement on our blog to learn more about the closure of our direct to consumer web shop. This announcement includes information for past customers of our online store, including how to get help with past orders in case of issues with shipping, delivery, product quality, melting, or questions about refunds and returns.
Enjoy Life products are sold in natural food stores and grocery stores throughout Canada, and we’re adding new stores every day. If you’re looking for a specific product or flavor, check out our store locator! You can learn more about our Canadian offerings on our Canadian website by clicking here.
Every store sets different pricing, but our average retail prices range $1.99 – $8.49 depending on the product line.
You should personally ask your store manager to consider carrying Enjoy Life foods. Often, that’s all it takes for them to start stocking our goodies.
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Wholesale & Business Orders
For bakeries & businesses that need individual cases of baking chocolate for use in food service and production, online ordering is available in 20lb or 50lb quantities via WebstaurantStore.com or FoodServiceDirect.com.
For businesses that meet higher minimum order requirements, distributors such as Sysco, US Foods, UNFI, and Dot Foods also deliver bulk chocolate to certain regions.
As of June 16, 2023, Enjoy Life no longer sells products directly on our website.
Please read the announcement on our blog to learn more about the closure of our direct to consumer web shop. This announcement includes information for past customers of our online store, including how to get help with past orders in case of issues with shipping, delivery, product quality, melting, or questions about refunds and returns.
Additional Questions
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We wish we could honor all requests for samples and coupons, as we know that it can be expensive to eat allergy-friendly and gluten-free foods. Unfortunately we have a limited number of samples and coupons that we can distribute throughout the year, so we can’t send coupons to everyone who requests them.
Enjoy Life has always supported organizations that help people with special dietary needs. We occasionally donate products and coupons to events, but the decision is made on a case-by-case basis. To submit a proposal, please send an email or use the contact form. While we cannot say yes to everyone, we promise that we will review your proposal and get back to you with a decision.