hulaomanini Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Hello, looking into buying some deli meats from applegate farms. Can somone confirm if Carrageenan from seaweed is okay? I don't think we are supposed to eat carrageenan but wasn't sure if from seaweed made a difference? Also, is applegate farms a reputable source to buy deli meats and hot dogs from? just wondering! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 carrageenan is usually from seaweed. It's not ok, sorry. that said, some applegate products are fine, just read labels carefully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted March 18, 2013 Moderators Share Posted March 18, 2013 Carrageenan is never okay. It may have been seaweed when it started life, but it was transformed into something that harms your gut significantly. Applegate Farms has some good products, but some of them are not okay during a Whole30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I think seaweed is the source of carrageenan. I just finished the book, or so I though, and never saw the details on that, MSG, and sulfites. I'll have to look again. On the other hand, there are some compliant (and yummy) products made by Applegate Farms. I often have their organic chicken apple sausage for breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolinaJ85 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Nico-I thought those sausages had sugar on the label last I checked! Has something changed?5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolinaJ85 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Oops answered my own question. The breakfast type has sugar, dinner type does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulaomanini Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 got it thanks! and just to make sure evaporated cane sugar is out right? some people say they have aidell's sausage the chicken and apple kind but it has evaporated can sugar in it?? or maybe it has juice concentrate? i don't know my gut said not to buy it but if its compliant it would be a nice option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 If it has sugar, it's out. Evaporated cane syrup is sugar. Sweetened with fruit juice is okay since we are allowed to use it in cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukunbayi Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Aaaaagh! Carrageenan! I don't know why I thinking that was okay. I was confusing it with something else that is okay... I'm thinking this is gonna be a WholeTilligetitright for me. Well, that's okay. I'll get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlotteT Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Just purchased some smoked turkey (applegate farms brand) today from the deli section where they slice for you by the pound at whole foods. The applegate ingredients were turkey and salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Just purchased some smoked turkey (applegate farms brand) today from the deli section where they slice for you by the pound at whole foods. The applegate ingredients were turkey and salt. My Whole Foods said it's basted with sugar and white wine or it would look unappetizing. He said only the roast beef has just beef and pepper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulaomanini Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 also on the applegate website none of the deli meats are compliant because they all have carrageenan in it. I would assume it would be the same if you got it from the deli but I could be wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulaomanini Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 except the roast beef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Oftentimes, companies add extra ingredients to packaged foods to help them keep their texture on the shelf (or in the cooler case). I've found this to be the case with AF deli meats. Those sliced at the counter of my local health food store seem to be compliant, while those available pre-sliced have carageenan in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katey Dager Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 got it thanks! and just to make sure evaporated cane sugar is out right? some people say they have aidell's sausage the chicken and apple kind but it has evaporated can sugar in it?? or maybe it has juice concentrate? i don't know my gut said not to buy it but if its compliant it would be a nice option. As far as I am aware, Aidell's chicken and apple sausage doesn't have sugar in it except from fruit juice. Some of their other varieties do. If you see it with sugar, it may be a regional variation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtandi Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 applegate has an awesome all beef hot dog, I always keep them in my fridge for quick meals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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