Pita Bread
Also listed as Pita, Pita Pocket, and Pocket Bread.
Grains & Bakery
This is what the ingredient is.
Pita is a soft flatbread that can form a pocket. Labels may say pita or pita bread.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It wraps gyros, holds hummus, and makes sandwiches.
Here is what food agencies say.
Bakery labeling rules apply, including wheat allergen declaration.
Here is what research has found.
Undeclared allergens can appear in flatbread recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains wheat. Some pitas include sesame seeds—read the label.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/17/2026