We no longer bake with soy lecithin! However, the Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies have contained soy lecithin, and some with soy lecithin are still in distribution. Most, but not all, people with soy allergies are able to tolerate soy lecithin because the protein has been removed, and allergies are reactions to proteins. However, because traces can remain, we tested our Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies for soy down to 2 parts per million and the test was negative for soy protein. Despite that, we additionally cleaned the lines before baking other flavors. If you are allergic to soy and are still seeing the soy lecithin version of our cookies locally, please consult with your allergist to determine what makes sense for you.

The Lemon Burst Mini Cookies and the Holiday Sugar Cookies are corn free. The Vanilla Mini Cookies and Double Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies contain a small amount of corn starch in the baking powder. Corn starch is fine for some people with corn sensitivities and allergies. The Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies’ chocolate chips contain dextrose, which is corn derived. Xanthan gum is in all of our products except for the Lemon Burst Mini Cookies and the Holiday Sugar Cookies. Xanthan gum has a derivation that involves corn, but contains no corn protein. If you have a corn allergy, you likely can enjoy products made with xanthan gum, but please check with your allergist to determine what is best for you.

Yes. All Homefree products are certified gluten free.

Homefree is certified by the GFCO. This includes carefully sourcing ingredients and then Elisa testing random product. Our facility is dedicated gluten free, including extra measures we take such as having staff wear our uniforms which we wash in-house.

Our gluten free oat flour is certified gluten free and processed using the purity protocol.

For information on celiac disease and gluten intolerance, visit: https://celiac.org

Our Vanilla Mini Cookies are certified 70% organic by the NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food. Our single serve bags of Organic Ginger Snap Mini Cookies are USDA organic. We also offer a USDA organic option for our 3-lb loose bulk cases in this flavor. All Homefree treats are non-GMO verified and made with ingredients that are considered fine for use in organic production. You can learn about the health benefits of organic food at https://www.ota.com/organic-101/health-benefits

No. Additionally, in our support of non-GMO efforts, we have taken the step of getting all of our treats Non-GMO Verified by the Non-GMO Verification Organization. You can learn more at non-GMO Project and see our listing here.

Yes. All Homefree products are plant based and certified vegan.

In order to have the highest possible control over the quality and allergy safety of our cookies, we do not do the common, significantly less expensive practice of contracting with “co-packers,” where someone else bakes and packages the products in a kitchen shared with other products. Rather, we have our own dedicated facility for our products only. In this way, we can design and supervise every aspect of staff, equipment, ingredients, baking and packaging. Then we make our products from high quality, wholesome ingredients including 100% whole grain flours, natural chocolate and cocoa powder, fruit juice, and non-hydrogenated oils. Further, many of our ingredients are certified organic and our oats are specially grown and processed to be gluten free. We source all of our ingredients with great care, always choosing allergen safety over price. Additionally, we conduct our own allergen and gluten testing. All this so you can feel home free with “treats you can trust!”

Yes. And to support schools’ and other non-profits’ efforts to support our children, we offer discounted bulk rates to keep the cookies as affordable as possible for all of the children. Some Homefree cookies are so healthy, they are USDA “Smart Snacks,” thereby providing a terrific solution for schools. These are the single serve bags of Double Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Mint, and Organic Ginger Snap. With Homefree, our children can feel great being included when treats are served, the parents love how wholesome the cookies are, and the kids without allergies love the cookies too.

Yes. At Homefree, we care a great deal about protecting our environment. Some of our products are certified organic thereby contributing to the health of our water and of our families. Further, most of our packaging is made from recycled materials, and most of our cookie boxes additionally are made using wind power. We only use the packaging we need: You will find little extra space in our boxes. From reusable cups in our staff room, to efficient appliances in our kitchen, we at Homefree are careful stewards of our environment. We proudly are a certified B Corporation because of our strong commitment to environmental as well as social responsibility.