Phyllo Dough
Also listed as Filo Dough and Phyllo Pastry Sheets.
Grains & Bakery
This is what the ingredient is.
Phyllo dough is thin pastry sheets used for baklava and savory pies. Labels may say phyllo or filo dough.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is layered with butter or oil and baked until crisp.
Here is what food agencies say.
Frozen pastry sheets fall under FDA labeling and allergen rules.
Here is what research has found.
Wheat allergen presence is expected; undeclared dairy on brushed sheets can matter.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Keep frozen until thaw. Work quickly so sheets do not dry out.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
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v1.0Updated 9/18/2026