is beef jerky gluten free?

Does Beef Jerky have gluten? Knowing if beef jerky is gluten-free or not is super helpful when you first go gluten-free!

It's not a straight answer about beef jerky but gluten can be avoided when you eat dried and seasoned beef, aka beef jerky.

Does beef jerky have gluten?

Yes, SOME beef jerky contains gluten. Although it might be surprising, beef jerky is not necessarily gluten-free.

Main Ingredients in beef jerky

1.

Meat - beef, chicken etc

2.

Marinade

3.

Seasonings

4.

Salt

can you guess where the gluten is hiding?

where's the gluten?

Depending on the brand, the seasonings or marinades can introduce gluten into the beef jerky. Soy sauce being a common culprit.

Brands of gluten-free jerky

1.

Krave Jerky

2.

Country Archer

3.

Perky Jerky

4.

Epic Provisions

5.

The New Primal

6.

Baja Jerky

7.

Jack Links (some flavors)

Be sure to check the labels on beef jerky to make sure it's gluten-free. Find a brand you like and enjoy this high-protein snack!

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