Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Trader Joes Non Gluten Free Salads- Could They Be Gluten Free Without Dressing?

DoogiePCT
 Share

Recommended Posts

DoogiePCT Apprentice
DoogiePCT
Posted

Hey all,

 

Thinking about how most trader joes salads are not gluten free, but looking at the ingredients on many of them (minus the dressing), they appear to be gluten free. For example, the chicken citrus salad without dressing has:

 

Grilled Chicken Breast (Boneless, skinless chicken breast with rib meat, water, Canola oil, modified potato starch, salt, sugar, granulated garlic, lemon juice concentrate, black pepper), Napa Cabbage, Green Papaya, Carrots, Daikon Radish, Lime Wedge, Green Onion, Red Cabbage and Cilantro.

 

Would it be safe to put my own gluten free dressing on that? All those above ingredients look safe except the modified potato starch, though they do not specify it is made with wheat, so I'm assuming thats safe. Thanks all!

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


psawyer Proficient
psawyer
Posted

Modified potato starch does not contain wheat or any other grain--the sole starch used is potato. No other food is added, but enzymes or other chemicals may be used in the process.

DoogiePCT Apprentice
DoogiePCT
Posted
  • Author

Psawyer, so would that mean that, based on the ingredients above, the salad would contain no glutenous ingredients, although it didn't bee the standard TJ's seal?

psawyer Proficient
psawyer
Posted

Correct. None of the ingredients listed could conceal gluten.

LauraTX Rising Star
LauraTX
Posted

If it looks like the dressing is sealed off pretty good I think you are fine tossing it and eating the veggies.  If there were croutons I would be more weary and look for crumbs.  But I have gotten, for example, a fruit and cheese snack plate on and airplane, and the crackers with it were well sealed so I tossed them and ate the other stuff.

  • 4 years later...
Diane Brady Newbie
Diane Brady
Posted

 is Trader Joe's chicken salad gluten-free?

 

cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
Posted
  On 6/8/2018 at 1:41 AM, Diane Brady said:

 is Trader Joe's chicken salad gluten-free?

 

Expand Quote  

You would need to read the ingredients.  While it could be gluten free per the ingredient list, is it manufactured on shared lines?  Is it on the TJ current gluten-free list?  If not, do not buy it.  Make your own.  There are cans of chicken that are label gluten free (or make fresh).  Add some Best Foods Mayo, celery, onions, and pepper.  Easy, fast and yummy.  Safe. That is the most important thing.  

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      129,550
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Chriz
    Newest Member
    Chriz
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.2k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • McNish
      Illinois Celiac Training- Huge Win!

      By McNish · Posted

      Such a win for IL! Celiac Safety Training for the food service industry! 
    • Scott Adams
      The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Sequel

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Restaurant had a ‘GF’ pizza option… then whispered, ‘But we use the same oven.’ 🍕⚰️ Share your worst ‘gluten-free, but not really’ moments!
    • xxnonamexx
      Juice shots? Anti inflammatory

      By xxnonamexx · Posted

      I have not made my own juices but have made my own granola copycat recipe from Trader Joes Turmeric ginger granola. Have you made your own juices? blending vs cold pressed what is better?
    • smilebehappy
      nuts.com -- no longer Celiac safe?

      By smilebehappy · Posted

      Sadly, I just now see the extremely tiny and hard to read wording on the label from some I got from nuts.com last year and it's below the certified gluten free sign which is more obvious. Another concern is that there's no expiration date to be found on any of the packages I have gotten.. It's confusing because they claim these are certified gluten free which Is why I got them due to having celiac. Looks like Tierra Farm has the lesser of the allergens, specifically wheat, so I will have to give them a try. Thanks 
    • Scott Adams
      Gluten-Free Picnics--It Seems Like There Should Be More of Them!

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      After many years of running Celiac.com, one thing I've noticed is that I rarely hear about support groups that organize gluten-free picnics. It seem like this would be a great way to get celiacs together. I've attended various conferences, meetings, and events over the years, but strangely, no gluten-free picnics.
×
×
  • Create New...