Smith, Andrew F. (2002). Peanuts: The Illustrious History of the Goober Pea. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 9780252025532.

In September, 2019, Nima Sensors tested twelve flavors of M&M's, including several flavors that indicated that they may contain wheat. Of the twelve M&M's flavors tested by Nima, only two flavors tested positive for gluten. Those were Pretzel M&M’s, which lists wheat flour as an ingredient, and Crispy M&M's, which had no ingredient warning but do contain barley malt, which isn't gluten-free. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl and mix until it is blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of M&Ms by hand with a spoon.Kane, Courtney (June 29, 2000). "THE MEDIA BUSINESS: ADVERTISING; M&M/Mars concludes, after 46 years, that 'Plain' does not do justice to the original M&M's candy". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016 . Retrieved July 27, 2016. Crossan, Anna (May 13, 2023). "The Unlikely Similarity Between Smarties And M&M's". Mashed . Retrieved November 1, 2023. A “May Contain” Statement. If the product was made from unverified ingredients (that haven’t been certified gluten-free) or made on shared equipment or using a different manufacturing process, the product can have a “may contain” statement (i.e. “may contain wheat, dairy, soy,” etc.) to protect those with food allergies from cross-contamination. Except for the specialty holiday candies, the rest of what’s needed for this mint M&M cookie recipe are pantry staples:

Schultz, E J (May 9, 2013). "Rewind: 1954 Ad Shows M&Ms Characters Go for a Chocolatey Swim". Advertising Age. Archived from the original on November 19, 2015 . Retrieved November 18, 2015. Dark Chocolate M&M’s are gluten-free. Again, this almost always includes seasonal colors (like red & green for Christmas, Valentine’s colors, etc.) For those seeking an extra dose of chocolatey goodness, Chocolate M&M’s are the go-to choice. These delectable treats feature a rich milk chocolate centre and the iconic colourful candy shell, offering the classic M&M’s experience. Chocolate M&Ms are a popular choice for chocolate fans of all ages craving a melt-in-your-mouth sensation. Tyko, Kelly (March 26, 2019). "New hazelnut spread M&M's are coming in April along with new Reese's cups". USA Today. Archived from the original on August 11, 2019 . Retrieved August 15, 2019. The Nestle archives show [10] that George Harris of Rowntree and Forrest Mars Sr. agreed, after much negotiation, to share the marketplace rather than compete, with Rowntree making Mars Bars in Canada, Erie and South Africa and with Mars making M&M's in America without competition from Smarties, and Rowntree did not attempt to sue Mars for stealing their concept. [11] Orange M&M's chocolate candy in cross-section with millimeter ruler for scale. Shows layers of hard-panned coating.

M&M's get mega-sized". CNNMoney.com. August 4, 2005. Archived from the original on September 8, 2008 . Retrieved June 14, 2008. Between 1982 and 1987, its slogan was "All the World Loves M&M's", accompanied by a TV jingle of the same name. Actor Joel Higgins, then co-starring in the NBC-TV sitcom Silver Spoons, co-wrote the song. [38]

In 2007, M&M's introduced a limited-edition raspberry flavor called "M&M's Razzberry Chocolate Candies". Events – M&M Candy Cow". Behindthescenesmarketing.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2011 . Retrieved January 15, 2010.Place them individually with a plastic wrap for longer storage, then put them in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze them for up to 3 months. M&Ms Royals were marketed in the early 1980s with an advertising campaign that said: "Now chocolate's got a whisper of mint." They were colored pale green or brown and showed a crown rather than an M&Ms logo. The candies are a fun blend of green and have a delicious chocolate mint flavor that tastes like winter (or Christmas)! In fact, they add just the right crunchy, sweet, chocolatey, and cool minty freshness that you want in a holiday treat. Mars Chocolate Australia M&M's: Bare All". Adeevee.com. January 11, 2010. Archived from the original on May 11, 2016 . Retrieved September 6, 2019.