Are Fruit bars Gluten Free?
Gluten verdict for Fruit bars: Check the Label
Pure fruit bars are gluten free, but many add oats or wheat binders.
Rated against the stricter of the two standards. Compare AU and US rules
Dried fruit and sugar contain no gluten, but many commercial fruit bars add oats, wheat flour, malt or wheat starch as a binder. Bars that are only fruit are fine; check the ingredient list.
Coeliac Disease
Check the label. Bars that are only fruit are fine; many commercial fruit bars contain gluten.
Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS)
Same as coeliac guidance.
Why Do Fruit bars Sometimes Contain Gluten?
Dried fruit and sugar contain no gluten, but many commercial fruit bars add oats, wheat flour, malt or wheat starch as a binder.
Australia vs United States
Australia (FSANZ)
FSANZ requires gluten-containing cereals to be declared. Australian fruit bars vary, so check each one.
United States (FDA)
The FDA permits a gluten free label below 20 ppm. US fruit bars vary, so check the ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Source: USDA FDC. Values are for the generic food in its standard form. Branded products may vary. Always check the product label for the most accurate nutrition information.
What to Watch For
Oats, wheat flour, malt and wheat starch in the ingredient list.
Gluten Free Alternatives
If you need a gluten free substitute, consider: Dried fruit, gummy fruit strips, gluten free snack bars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Fruit bars gluten free?
Dried fruit and sugar contain no gluten, but many commercial fruit bars add oats, wheat flour, malt or wheat starch as a binder. Bars that are only fruit are fine; check the ingredient list.
Can coeliacs eat fruit bars?
Check the label. Bars that are only fruit are fine; many commercial fruit bars contain gluten.
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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
FSANZ, Coeliac Australia
Last reviewed: July 2026