BBC News: The rise and rise of pumpkin spice everything

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http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34671563

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The US is awash with pumpkin spice everything during Halloween. But when did this craze start and is it is here to stay?

It's hard to escape America's love affair with Halloween, with pumpkins proudly paraded in windows, homes covered in spider webs, and ghoulish fancy dress outfits and grisly confectionery on sale in shops.

But the last few years has also seen an explosion of pumpkin-spice products.

There are pumpkin donuts, bagels, muffins and hamburgers and chips. Pumpkin-spice beers and liqueurs are beverage options. Pumpkin-spice yogurts, salty snacks, almonds and cheese are on offer.
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I think this pumpkin spice thing has gotten pretty silly - but that pumpkin hummus sure was good.

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1. Yep.

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2. Is

Is it gluten and MSG free?