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Which crackers are safe for a guest with celiac disease?
Labeled gluten-free only
Use crackers labeled gluten-free: rice, cassava, chickpea or seed crackers, plantain chips or cheese crisps. A wheat-free recipe isn't enough on its own, because some share a production line with wheat.
In the US, a "gluten-free" label means the food tested under 20 parts per million of gluten, the FDA's limit. That's the number that matters for celiac disease, and a rice cracker without the label hasn't promised it.
Then serve them on their own plate. A gluten-free cracker that sits in the crumbs of a baguette isn't gluten-free anymore.
For brand picks, see the best gluten-free crackers for a charcuterie board, ranked.
What to check
- "gluten-free" on the box
- oats: only with a gluten-free label
- nuts: Nut-Thins and almond-flour crackers aren't nut-free
Our verdicts
| Ingredient | Gluten-free |
|---|---|
| Rice Crackers | Check the labelNaturally free of wheat, but buy a box labeled gluten-free: some share lines with wheat. |
| Cassava Crackers | Check the labelNaturally free of wheat, but buy a box labeled gluten-free: some share lines with wheat. |
| Nut Thins | Check the labelNaturally free of wheat, but buy a box labeled gluten-free: some share lines with wheat. |
| Almond Flour Crackers | Check the labelNaturally free of wheat, but buy a box labeled gluten-free: some share lines with wheat. |
| Flaxseed Crackers | Check the labelNaturally free of wheat, but buy a box labeled gluten-free: some share lines with wheat. |
What to use instead
Gluten-free crackers and scoops from our ingredient library:
Rice CrackersCassava CrackersChickpea CrackersPlantain ChipsParmesan CrispsVegetable Bases
The full gluten-free guide: every ingredient, swaps and setup →
Sources
Reviewed October 1, 2026. Brands change their recipes, so we re-check these pages every 6 months. For a serious allergy or celiac disease, read every label and ask your guest. How we classify ingredients.
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