Burgers Are They Safe

[Chelskers]

I have been trying to figure this out if i want to go out to eat with friends are burgers safe. If i ask for a burger with out the bun are all of them mixed with some gluten - breading to hold them together like meatloaf?

[MaryJones2]

Every restaurant and chain is different and until you know for sure there aren't any additives in the burgers and that they know how to cook a burger free from cross contamination you'll have to ask. Many have gluten-free menus that will tell you how to order a burger gluten-free. 100% beef burgers usually aren't a problem but you'd probably want to make sure they don't add seasonings that aren't gluten-free or cook it on the same grill with buns, etc.

[Juliebove]

I was shocked to see an episode on one of Gordon Ramsey's shows where he made burgers by adding eggs and other things to the mix. Can't remember if there were bread crumbs or not, but the eggs were bad enough for me given my severe egg allergy!

I do think most restaurants serve plain hamburger patties. Probably frozen ones. I would avoid ordering any really fancy sounding ones like cheese stuffed, just in case.

[lovegrov]

I know that your general fast food places (McDonald's, Hardees, Wendys, Burger King) all have 100 percent beef. No gluten. Most other restaurants do the same, BUT there are a few places that add some bread crumbs to help hold the patty together. You should be able to just ask.

richard