High Risk · Confidence 97%

Can coeliacs eat pastries?

Croissants, Danish pastries, and pies are typically made with wheat-based pastry.

Quick answer

Traditional pastries such as croissants and pies are made with wheat flour and contain gluten.

Why it matters

Pastry is traditionally made with wheat flour.

Ingredients to watch

• croissants
• Danish pastries
• pies
• tarts

Common gluten source: Wheat flour

Cross-contamination

Shared bakery benches, flour dust, and display cases.

Restaurant & dining advice

Bakery and café environments have high cross-contact risk.

Shopping in Australia

Seek certified gluten-free pastry products where available.

Safer alternatives

Certified gluten-free pastry products.

Evidence source: Coeliac Australia food-risk guidance · Region: AU