Are Fortune Cookies Gluten Free?

Gluten verdict for Fortune Cookies: Not Gluten Free

Not Gluten Free Fortune Cookies

Fortune cookies are made from wheat flour and are not gluten free.

AU FSANZ & Coeliac Australia US FDA

Rated against the stricter of the two standards. Compare AU and US rules

Fortune cookies are a baked wheat-flour biscuit, so they contain gluten.

Coeliac Disease

Avoid fortune cookies. They are wheat biscuits.

Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS)

Same as coeliac guidance.

Why Do Fortune Cookies Contain Gluten?

Wheat flour contains gluten.

Australia vs United States

Australia (FSANZ)

FSANZ requires wheat to be declared. Fortune cookies are not gluten free.

United States (FDA)

Standard US fortune cookies also contain wheat.

What to Watch For

Wheat flour in the ingredient list.

Gluten Free Alternatives

If you need a gluten free substitute, consider: Gluten free biscuits, a gluten free fortune cookie if you can find one.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information about gluten content, not medical advice. If you have coeliac disease, non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, or a wheat allergy, always consult your doctor or accredited practising dietitian before making dietary changes. Product formulations change. Always read the label.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Fortune Cookies gluten free?

Fortune cookies are a baked wheat-flour biscuit, so they contain gluten.

Can coeliacs eat fortune cookies?

Avoid fortune cookies. They are wheat biscuits.

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How We Verify This

Every food in our database is reviewed against current FSANZ and FDA gluten-free standards. Brand data is verified against manufacturer labelling. We cross-reference with Coeliac Australia ingredient lists and the USDA FoodData Central database. When Australian and US standards differ, we apply the stricter standard.

Sources

Coeliac Australia, FSANZ

Last reviewed: July 2026