Greek Dish

Moustokouloura

Name: Moustokouloura
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: flour; grape must; olive oil; cinnamon; cloves; orange juice; baking soda

Μουστοκούλουρα

Also known as: Moustokouloura cookies, Grape must cookies, Must cookies, Mousto kouloura

What is Moustokouloura?

Chewy, aromatic cookies made with grape must (petimezi) or grape molasses, spiced with cinnamon and cloves. A traditional autumn treat with a flavor reminiscent of gingerbread, popular across Greece.

Typical Ingredients

•flour

•grape must

•olive oil

•cinnamon

•cloves

•orange juice

•baking soda

Allergen Information

Always confirm with restaurant staff before ordering.

Gluten

Often Present

Sesame

Sometimes Present

Sulphites

Often Present

Tree Nuts

Sometimes Present

Contains flour (gluten). Grape must/molasses contains sulphites. Some versions include walnuts or sesame seeds. Naturally dairy-free and egg-free.

Safer Variations

Allergen-friendly alternatives to ask for.

Ask for versions without nuts or sesame

Questions to Ask Staff

Important questions to confirm with restaurant staff.

Do these contain nuts or sesame seeds?

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Good for These Diets

Based on this dish's typical allergen profile, it may be suitable for:

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