Sweets as a reward in class

[asdx2]

Dd 7 has autism and has settled really well into y3 and I really like her teacher and she seems to have a good grasp of her strengths and difficulties.
Dd has been getting really panicky about what she calls Big Writing so spoke to her teacher and she reassured me dd was doing well and had no reason to worry.
Still dd is panicky and finally today she mentioned the Jelly Babies that the teacher gives as a reward during Big Writing.
Dd doesn't eat sweets and so teacher would give dd a sticker but sensory issues means the smell of the sweets really upsets dd even if she isn't offered one and just seeing the packet sets her anxiety racing.
Will she think I am being OTT if I ask her to use mints or chocolate buttons that dd can tolerate even if she won't eat them? Should I offer to buy something?
Just to be clear I have no objection to the sweets per se and wouldn't object at all to dd eating them it's just she never has eaten them not that I don't allow them.

I'm really surprised that the teacher is doing this.
Stickers and stamps yes, sweets no. This could cause all sorts of problems so I'm surprised it's allowed.
I'd have a word, she should be aware of your daughters reactions and take them into consideration.

I would let her know. As you are not objecting to sweets, just that particular sort I am sure that will be fine. We had a dc in school who couldn't stand crisps, we obviously couldn't ban them so made sure there were safe places where crisps weren't eaten. I know I would prefer to know about it if it is making your dd anxious, but then I am both a teacher and a mum of dc's with ASD. I'm sure most of my colleagues would be perfectly happy to accomodate this.

Our teachers mostly use grapes or raisins for the Big Writing rewards, but all the teachers are aware of allergies and sensory issues and would have no problem using a substitute if asked.