Gluten-Free in Australia

Under Australian law, oats cannot be labeled gluten-free because they contain avenin, which triggers reactions in some celiacs.

No, regular soy sauce in Australia contains wheat. Look for Coeliac Australia endorsed gluten-free tamari.

Australian chocolate labeling is strict. Look for Coeliac Australia endorsed brands.

McDonald's Australia fries are gluten-free and cooked in dedicated fryers. Check other restaurants.

Australian bacon is generally gluten-free, but check for wheat-based dextrose or thickeners.

No, standard pasta contains wheat. Choose Coeliac Australia endorsed gluten-free pasta.

Australia has the world's strictest laws: only beers with zero detectable gluten can be labeled gluten-free.

Australian bread is unsafe. Helga's Gluten Free and Abbott's Bakery offer excellent GF breads.

Australian chains like Crust and Pizza Capers offer gluten-free pizzas, but verify cross-contamination.

Plain ice cream is safe. Note that wheat-derived glucose syrup is considered gluten-free under FSANZ rules.

Coeliac Australia endorses all distilled vodka as gluten-free and safe.

Cheerios are not gluten-free in Australia due to oat-containing rules and barley malt.

Most tomato sauce (ketchup) is gluten-free in Australia. Look for Coeliac Australia endorsed brands.

Australian mustards are generally safe, but verify thickeners. Look for gluten-free labeling.

Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but flour wraps contain wheat. Look for gluten-free labels.

Australian sausages frequently contain wheat binders. Look for Coeliac Australia endorsed brands.

Most plain mayonnaise is safe, but Japanese Kewpie mayo and some low-fat spreads contain gluten.

Coeliac Australia endorses distilled whiskey as safe for celiacs.

Australian potato chips frequently use wheat starch as a processing aid or seasoning carrier.

Many canned soups in Australia contain wheat-based thickeners. Look for Coeliac Australia endorsement.

Aussie gravy and Gravox granules contain wheat. Look for certified gluten-free Gravox.

Australian meatballs and rissoles often contain wheat-based binders. Look for gluten-free labels.

No, standard pancakes contain wheat. Look for gluten-free labeled mixes.

No, regular biscuits contain wheat flour and are not gluten-free.

Most Australian licorice contains wheat, but Darrell Lea offers a certified gluten-free soft licorice.

Pickles in Australia are generally gluten-free. Check labels for malt vinegar.

In Australia, Worcestershire sauce often contains barley and is not recommended unless certified gluten-free.

Ranch dressing is less common in Australia and may contain wheat thickeners. Check labels.

Australian Doritos contain wheat in the seasoning and are NOT gluten-free.

Regular Oreos contain wheat. Standard US Gluten-Free Oreos contain oats, which are not allowed on the GF diet in Australia.

Sushi in Australia is relatively safe; many chains offer gluten-free options and clearly label seafood extender.

Australian sourdough is unsafe. Venerdi and Sol Breads make excellent gluten-free sourdough loaves.

Oat milk is NEVER considered gluten-free in Australia or New Zealand under FSANZ rules.

Standard Vegemite contains barley gluten, but Bega makes a certified Gluten-Free Vegemite.

Australian bagels are unsafe. Genius and Gluten Free Precinct offer excellent celiac-safe bagels.

Traditional ramen contains wheat. Under FSANZ standards, oats and wheat must be declared.

Standard gnocchi contains wheat binders. Look for gluten-free labeled brands.