Coles And Woolworths Deli

[Susansmum]

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone knows of the products I can get from the deli's in Coles and Woolworths that are gluten-free?

I am thinking of shaved chicken breast etc and other luncheon meats. Also I'm assuming the roast chickens they have are not gluten-free?

Thanks

[coeliacinfostand]

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone knows of the products I can get from the deli's in Coles and Woolworths that are gluten-free?

I am thinking of shaved chicken breast etc and other luncheon meats. Also I'm assuming the roast chickens they have are not gluten-free?

Thanks

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Hi Susan's Mum,

Every Woolworths / Safeway shop in Australia has a large red plastic covered folder called the "Nutritional Information Folder". One copy is located in the deli. The other in the Manager's office. It is updated regularly (I think around once a week) and comes under their QA system.

It lists all the products that do not arrive in the shop already labeled, and lists all the nutritional information, ingredients lists, and MANDATORY WARNINGS about allergens including products or manufacturing aids derived from wheat, rye, barley, or oats.

All you have to do is ask to see the folder, they even provide note-paper in the front for you to make your own notes. If you have difficulty finding your way around it ask the staff to help you.

A few things to ask about to get you used to using the folder.

Hash Browns, Potato Gems. One contains no Gluten, the other does not.

Having said all this, the weakest link in the chain is the cross contamination that occurs when they slice the product in the shop. Also Hash Browns and Potato Gems are often on adjacent trays, so the crumbs from one may contaminate the other.

Because of these problems I usually stick to Pre-Packaged deli items like Hans smallgoods most of which are clearly labeled "Gluten Free". Their range is increasing all the time.

Alan