Paleo Condiments: Not Allowed Foods
14 items — Condiments — standard Paleo guidelines.
Items in this index are classified as non-compliant under published guidelines. The Not Allowed classification applies when the item contains one or more excluded ingredients in its standard form, or when the item belongs to a category excluded by the relevant rules.
Is Miso Allowed on Paleo?
Miso is classified as Not Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.
Is Gochujang Allowed on Paleo?
Gochujang is classified as Not Allowed on paleo because traditional gochujang contains fermented soybean paste, glutinous rice flour, and sometimes barley — all non-paleo ingredients.
Is Hoisin Sauce Allowed on Paleo?
Hoisin sauce is classified as Not Allowed on paleo because it contains fermented soybean paste, sugar, and sometimes wheat — ingredients from food categories excluded from paleo guidelines.
Is Ketchup Allowed on Paleo?
Standard commercial ketchup is classified as Not Allowed on paleo due to high-fructose corn syrup or refined sugar content; paleo ketchup made with compliant sweeteners is a separate paleo-specific product.
Is Ranch Dressing Allowed on Paleo?
Traditional ranch dressing is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it is made with buttermilk and sour cream (dairy) and commercial versions contain canola oil and artificial additives.
Is Regular Ketchup Allowed on Paleo?
Regular commercial ketchup is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it contains high-fructose corn syrup or refined cane sugar as a primary ingredient.
Is Soy Sauce Allowed on Paleo?
Soy sauce is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it is produced from fermented soybeans and wheat, both non-paleo ingredients. Coconut aminos is the referenced paleo-compliant substitute.
Is Store-Bought BBQ Sauce Allowed on Paleo?
Commercial BBQ sauce is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it contains high-fructose corn syrup or cane sugar as a primary ingredient along with modified starch and often soy-derived additives.
Is Store-Bought Caesar Dressing Allowed on Paleo?
Commercial Caesar dressing is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it contains Parmesan cheese (dairy), canola or soybean oil (industrial seed oils), and often modified starch.
Is Store-Bought Pesto Allowed on Paleo?
Commercial store-bought pesto is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it contains Parmesan cheese (dairy) and typically uses sunflower or canola oil (industrial seed oils), both non-paleo ingredients.
Is Store-Bought Ranch Dressing Allowed on Paleo?
Commercial ranch dressing is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — all primary ingredients (buttermilk, sour cream, canola oil) are non-paleo. Published paleo references classify commercial ranch dressing as not compliant.
Is Sweet Chili Sauce Allowed on Paleo?
Sweet chili sauce is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — commercial formulations contain refined sugar or high-fructose corn syrup and cornstarch, both of which are excluded from paleo guidelines.
Is Sweetened Fish Sauce Allowed on Paleo?
Sweetened fish sauce is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — the addition of sugar to fish sauce renders it non-compliant, while traditional fish sauce made from only fish and salt is paleo-compliant.
Is Teriyaki Sauce Allowed on Paleo?
Teriyaki sauce is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it contains soy sauce (soy and wheat) and sugar, both of which are excluded from paleo guidelines.