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Trick Or Treat!

It's that time of year - the official start of the candy season! From now until New Year's Day, you will be finding all sorts of sugary confections prominently featured at every grocery store and retail shop. Oh the temptation!

You don't need to feel guilty. Of course, keeping things in moderation is always a good idea. But many of us will ease up on diets and occasionally indulge in a sweet or two at this time of year. And why not? It's the holidays! And here's an even better treat: did you know that there are organic candy options available now? Here are some of the sweet deals you may want to consider putting into those trick-or-treaters' bags:

Organic Gummy Bears - Full of natural ingredients, these fruity favorites are also gelatin-free (and therefore truly vegetarian). Made by Planet Harmony, the California candy creators who brought you the very first jellybean-like bears in bulk, they are available at Safeway, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market, and Amazon.com.

Organic Licorice Vines - Love Twizzlers but interested in switching to organic? Look no further! These chewy treats come in either cherry or strawberry flavor, and are made with organic corn syrup, rice starch, and fruit juice. They're also gluten-free! Made by Candy Tree, who also make organic lollipops and fruit toffee. You can buy it at VeganEssentials.com

Organic Candy Floss (Cotton Candy) - Free of known allergens, GMO and gluten-free, with no pesticides, cholesterol, trans fats, chemicals, or synthetic flavors, there's just nothing in this candy but organic evaporated cane juice. The candy is made by Pure Fun, an organic "good for you" candy company created by Luna Roth upon the insistence of her daughter. Flavors include bubblegum, maple, spicy cinnamon, licorice, and root beer. It's organic, kosher, vegan, and fair-trade-certified, so you couldn't ask for much more! You can buy it at Amazon.com

Organic Lollipops - Made by YummyEarth, a company dedicated to making sweets that are "good for you and good for Mother Earth." Certified organic and 100% natural, with no chemical dyes. Vegan, GMO-free, gluten-free, allergen-free. Flavors include Pomegranate Pucker, Cheeky Lemon, Razzmatazz Berry, Orange Squeeze, and Wet-Face Watermelon. Try some for yourself: Amazon.com grocery.

Vampire's Lunch Gummi Candies - Seitenbacher, a family-owned German company, has all kinds of odd little organic sweets, from fruity gummy sunhats to strawberry alligators. These unusual gummies seemed appropriate for Halloween. The combination of black currant with a dash of spicy pepper makes for an unusual flavor combination. They're gluten-free, with no artificial colors or flavors. Feeling brave? Buy it at VeganEssentials.com