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Gluten Free Deli Meat?

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melisadki Explorer
melisadki
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Hello does anyone know how I find out if Deli Meat is Gluten Free. I am going to be getting a list from a deli for Boars Head (i think they are out of Canada) they have all natural meats which I know doesnt mean anything in the gluten-free world. So what ingredients are a no no for deli meats? Does anyone know of a certain brand of deli meat that is gluten free? It is so hard to do this diet without some form of a quick cold cut for lunch. Any suggestions?

Also are canned meats like chicken breast, turkey breast, and tuna....gluten free?

Thanks

:)

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Boars Head Products (800.352.6277) (www.boarshead.com) (vs=09/20/02)

MEATS: No cereals, fillers, artificial colors or flavors is used in manufacturing the meats. There are not vegetable gums or malts, wheat, rye, oats or barley used. For this reason almost all of our products should be compatible with a gluten-free diet. Note: As of January 2004 one meat product (Rotisico-unsure on spelling-Chicken has wheat).

CARAMEL COATINGS: Made from sugars and should pose no problems.

CHEESE: American; Blue Cheese Mozarella; Gold Label Swiss; Monterrey Jack; Monterrey Jack with Jalapenos; Gouda; Edam; Vermont Cheddar are gluten-free.

Hormel (Hormel) (800-523-4635) (www.hormel.com) (vw=03/28/04)

SHELF STABLE: Bacon Bits and Pieces, Chunk Meats (Breast of Chicken, Chicken, Ham, Turkey), Corned Beef, Dried Beef, Vienna sausage

MEATS: Beef Jerky (Regular, Low Fat ), Canadian Style Bacon, Fully Cooked Bacon, Fully-Cooked Entrées (Beef Roast Au Jus, Pork Roast Au Jus), Ham Patties, Microwave Bacon, Pepperoni, PILLOW PACK® (Pepperoni and Turkey Pepperoni), Smokies, Snack Size Meats and Cheese (Cooked Ham, Smoked Ham, Honey Ham, Summer Sausage, Smoked Turkey, Roasted Turkey, Hard Slami, Italian Dry Salami, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Cheddar Cheese)

May contain distilled vinegar: Pickled Pigs Feet, Pickled Pork Hocks, Pickled Hot Sausages, Pickled Tidbits, Pickled Smoked Sausages

Oscar Mayer (Kraft) (Open Original Shared Link) (vw=2004).

Read the label. Wheat, oats, rye and barley will be listed on the label of Kraft products that contain these ingredients. They will not be hidden under words such as “natural flavors”, etc. Kraft considers distilled vinegar, no matter the source, gluten-free.

Here are a few things that I copied from the Delphia List. I highly suggest using that as it will help tremendously.

I am new too and this helped me. :D

Good luck! Jo Ann

VegasCeliacBuckeye Collaborator
VegasCeliacBuckeye
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Carl Buddig's deli meats are gluten free.

Oscar Meyer bologna, turkey bologna, turkey ham are gluten-free

Hebrew National Deli Meat is gluten-free

lovegrov Collaborator
lovegrov
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Hillshire Farm prepackaged sandwich meat is all gluten-free.

richard

killernj13 Enthusiast
killernj13
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Most Black Bear and Thumans are gluten-free also. Check the websites for details.

melisadki Explorer
melisadki
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OMG........Thank you so much everyone that information is a big help.

I did call Boars Head I am waiting for them to call me back to have a list sent to me. According to there site everything is gluten free except two things (which I dont like anyways :P ) so I am happy about that.. B)

angel-jd1 Community Regular
angel-jd1
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If you are getting meats that must be sliced at the deli counter, be sure that they clean the slicer before they slice your meat. Otherwise you can get cross-contaminated.

I'm with Richard on the Hillshire Farms Meats, that is all that I purchase.

-Jessica :rolleyes:

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I buy Applegate Farms deli meats, they label all of their products that are gluten free!

melisadki Explorer
melisadki
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If you are getting meats that must be sliced at the deli counter, be sure that they clean the slicer before they slice your meat. Otherwise you can get cross-contaminated.

Thanks for reminding me. The manager at that deli seems really nice so I dont see a problem if they wipe it off. Plus I think all they sell is boars head which most are gluten free I think anyways but it doesnt hurt to check to see if they are selling some with gluten to be safe. :rolleyes:

ravenwoodglass Mentor
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Thanks for reminding me.  The manager at that deli seems really nice so I dont see a problem if they wipe it off.  Plus I think all they sell is boars head which most are gluten free I think anyways but it doesnt hurt to check to see if they are selling some with gluten to be safe. :rolleyes:

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I've worked in a deli and there is a real problem with wiping it off. I would just stick to packaged, to get a slicer clean you need to take it apart, there are guards that get bits stuck in them and the only way to get them clean is to dismantle and wash. Personally I would not trust something sliced on one. Theres lots of 'deli slice style' stuff thats risk free.

melisadki Explorer
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I've worked in a deli and there is a real problem with wiping it off. I would just stick to packaged, to get a slicer clean you need to take it apart, there are guards that get bits stuck in them and the only way to get them clean is to dismantle and wash. Personally I would not trust something sliced on one. Theres lots of 'deli slice style' stuff thats risk free.

Well the only problem with pre packaged meat is it is not organic. I need to have meat that has no hormones as we are trying for a baby right now and I already have PCOS and regular meat is full of estrogens. If you can recommend a prepackaged meat without hormones and organic I could do that. I was also thinking if the wiped it down some I could always go home and rinse it off good too.

I am not Celiac but gluten intolerant so a crumb wont kill me. Plus I think this deli ony sells Boars Head and there meats and cheeses are mostly if not all gluten free already. I will consider this possiblity too.

this is so hard and confusing my nerves are shot. I am starting to think there is nothing to eat between the low carb, gluten free, and all the stuff I have to do to follow this correctly.. :angry: All this started because hubby and I want kids.. :unsure:

CeliacMe Rookie
CeliacMe
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I spoke with Boar's head on the phone and the woman told me that the "loafs" olive loaf, pimento loaf, etc are not gluten-free becase of the vinegar, and there was one cheese, a weird cheese that I would never eat so I forgot the name.

Hello does anyone know how I find out if Deli Meat is Gluten Free.  I am going to be getting a list from a deli for Boars Head (i think they are out of Canada) they have all natural meats which I know doesnt mean anything in the gluten-free world.  So what ingredients are a no no for deli meats?  Does anyone know of a certain brand of deli meat that is gluten free?  It is so hard to do this diet without some form of a quick cold cut for lunch.  Any suggestions?

Also are canned meats like chicken breast, turkey breast, and tuna....gluten free?

Thanks

:)

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melisadki Explorer
melisadki
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CeliacMe thanks for that info. :)

Jnkmnky Collaborator
Jnkmnky
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I got a phone call back from Boar's Head and was told that ALL Boar's Head products, including their pickles, are GLUTEN FREE as of October 27, 2005. The few items that they used to tell Celiacs to stay away from are now GLUTEN FREE. They have NO products with gluten. That's good. But don't they still have nitrates???? Anyway, Boar's Head is 100% gluten free as of Oct. 27th.

VydorScope Proficient
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I got a phone call back from Boar's Head and was told that ALL Boar's Head products, including their pickles, are GLUTEN FREE as of October 27, 2005.  The few items that they used to tell Celiacs to stay away from are now GLUTEN FREE.  They have NO products with gluten.  That's good.  But don't they still have nitrates????  Anyway, Boar's Head is 100% gluten free as of Oct. 27th.

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hey thats great! But I still stick with the pre-package Ocsar Myer stuff cuase I worry about the gluten on the deli blades and etc....

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VydorScope
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I've worked in a deli and there is a real problem with wiping it off. I would just stick to packaged, to get a slicer clean you need to take it apart, there are guards that get bits stuck in them and the only way to get them clean is to dismantle and wash.  Personally I would not trust something sliced on one. Theres lots of 'deli slice style' stuff thats risk free.

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I also used to work in a deli, and I 115% agree with this post completely.

swittenauer Enthusiast
swittenauer
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My husband loves Land O Frost lunch meats. They are really good!

Jen H Contributor
Jen H
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Are all Carl Buddig and Hillshire Farm prepackaged meats gluten-free? Is it written on the package? I am looking for some sliced ham to eat.

Thanks,

Jen

kevsmom Contributor
kevsmom
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If you go to www.hormel.com, click on faqs, click on gluten free - you will get a wonderful list that includes a lot of quick easy food! :D

Jen H Contributor
Jen H
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Thanks Kevsmom. Great resource!

Guest nini
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Applegate Farms are Hormone Free and Antibiotic and Nitrite/Nitrate free, they sell them at Whole Foods and you can buy them in the deli OR pre packaged in safe little gluten free packages. That's the way I get it. I can't have any of the non organic meats either, so this is the only way I can have my lunchmeats.

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Carl Buddig Meats are gluten-free!!

kevsmom Contributor
kevsmom
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Another site you might want to visit is kraftkitchens.com - click on Health & Wellness and then Gluten Free Products. There will be another list of mainstream gluten-free items along with some yummy looking recipes. You might be able to find some quick lunch ideas here.

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