Are Rice paper rolls Gluten Free?

Gluten verdict for Rice paper rolls: Check the Label

Check the Label Rice paper rolls

Rice paper is gluten free, but fillings and dipping sauces often are not.

AU FSANZ & Coeliac Australia US FDA

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

The rice paper wrapper is gluten free, but rice paper rolls are a prepared food, so soy sauce, hoisin, marinated meat or a wheat-thickened dipping sauce can add gluten. Check the fillings and sauces.

Coeliac Disease

The wrapper is fine, but check the fillings and sauces. Ask for tamari or a gluten free dipping sauce.

Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS)

Same as coeliac guidance.

Why Do Rice paper rolls Sometimes Contain Gluten?

The rice paper wrapper itself contains no gluten, but rice paper rolls are a prepared food, so soy sauce, hoisin, marinated meat or a wheat-thickened dipping sauce can add gluten.

Australia vs United States

Australia (FSANZ)

FSANZ treats rice paper as gluten free. The risk in Australia is the fillings and sauces, so check those.

United States (FDA)

The FDA treats rice paper as gluten free. Check the fillings and sauces.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g · Typical serve: 100 g (with vegetables and prawns)

Energy460 kJ / 110 kcal

Protein4.0g

Fat, total1.5g

Saturated fat0.3g

Carbohydrate20.0g

Sugars2.0g

Dietary fibre1.0g

Sodium350mg

Source: AFCD. 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

Soy sauce or hoisin in the filling, marinated proteins, and peanut or hoisin dipping sauces.

Gluten Free Alternatives

If you need a gluten free substitute, consider: Spring rolls (check), lettuce wraps, vegetable rolls, salads.

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 Rice paper rolls gluten free?

The rice paper wrapper is gluten free, but rice paper rolls are a prepared food, so soy sauce, hoisin, marinated meat or a wheat-thickened dipping sauce can add gluten. Check the fillings and sauces.

Can coeliacs eat rice paper rolls?

The wrapper is fine, but check the fillings and sauces. Ask for tamari or a gluten free dipping sauce.

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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