Are Spring rolls Gluten Free?

Gluten verdict for Spring rolls: Check the Label

Check the Label Spring rolls

Most fried spring rolls use a wheat-flour wrapper and are not gluten free.

AU FSANZ & Coeliac Australia US FDA

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

Most fried spring rolls are wrapped in wheat-flour pastry, so they contain gluten. Only spring rolls made with rice or tapioca wrappers, with gluten free fillings and sauces, are safe. Fresh rice-paper rolls are a separate, safer option.

Coeliac Disease

Assume a fried spring roll contains gluten unless it is specifically made gluten free. Fresh rice-paper rolls are a separate, safer option.

Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS)

Same as coeliac guidance.

Why Do Spring rolls Sometimes Contain Gluten?

The typical fried spring roll is wrapped in wheat-flour pastry, which contains gluten. Only spring rolls made with rice or tapioca wrappers, and with gluten free fillings and sauces, are safe.

Australia vs United States

Australia (FSANZ)

FSANZ requires wheat to be declared. Most Australian takeaway spring rolls use wheat wrappers.

United States (FDA)

Standard US spring rolls also use wheat wrappers and are not gluten free.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g ยท Typical serve: 100 g (vegetable, fried)
Energy912 kJ / 218 kcal
Protein5.5g
Fat, total10.0g
Saturated fat2.0g
Carbohydrate27.0g
Sugars3.0g
Dietary fibre1.5g
Sodium430mg

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

Wheat-flour wrappers (the usual fried type), soy sauce in the filling, and gluten in dipping sauces.

Gluten Free Alternatives

If you need a gluten free substitute, consider: Gluten free dumplings, rice paper rolls, lettuce wraps, vegetable rolls.

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 Spring rolls gluten free?

Most fried spring rolls are wrapped in wheat-flour pastry, so they contain gluten. Only spring rolls made with rice or tapioca wrappers, with gluten free fillings and sauces, are safe. Fresh rice-paper rolls are a separate, safer option.

Can coeliacs eat spring rolls?

Assume a fried spring roll contains gluten unless it is specifically made gluten free. Fresh rice-paper rolls are a separate, safer option.

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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, Celiac Disease Foundation

Last reviewed: July 2026