Before there was the term "gluten free" there were the Necco wafers! The Necco wafer happens to be one of the oldest if not the oldest gluten free snacks. Go little Necco! The Necco wafer originated in 1847. While we assume gluten free was not a term the inventors of the Necco wafer attached to their candy; it is definitely a consumer friendly labeling for today's market. Memories Of Necco Wafers My first memory of the Necco wafer came from visiting my Grandma and as a special treat … [Read more...] about Necco Wafers: The Original Gluten Free Snack