Paleo Meat & Poultry

Beef Broth is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Bison is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Canned Chicken is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Plain canned tuna in water with no soy or non-paleo additives is classified as Allowed under standard paleo guidelines.

Plain chicken breast is classified as Allowed under standard paleo guidelines as an unprocessed poultry protein central to the paleo dietary framework.

Chicken Broth is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Chicken Noodle Soup is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Chicken Thighs is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Chicken Wings is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Duck is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Fried Chicken is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Ground beef is classified as Allowed on paleo — plain unprocessed ground beef is a foundational paleo protein source referenced in all published paleo frameworks.

Ground Pork is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Ground Turkey is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Italian Sausage is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Lamb is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Liver is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Pork Belly is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Pork Chops is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Pork Rinds is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Pork Tenderloin is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Traditional prosciutto is classified as Allowed on paleo — it is made from only pork leg and sea salt, with no non-paleo additives in traditional formulations.

Pulled Pork is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Ribs is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Rotisserie Chicken is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Salmon is classified as Allowed on paleo — wild-caught fish is one of the most referenced paleo foods, consistent with pre-agricultural fishing diets.

Shrimp is classified as Allowed on paleo — shellfish is widely accepted in paleo frameworks as a pre-agricultural protein source consistent with ancestral coastal diets.

Steak is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Turkey Breast is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Turkey Jerky is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Uncured bacon is classified as Allowed on paleo — pork belly cured with salt and spices without nitrates, sugar, or non-paleo additives is one of the most referenced paleo-compliant processed pork products.

Venison is classified as Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

A classification reference for all-beef hot dogs under standard paleo guidelines, covering label review requirements, common non-paleo additives, and how to identify paleo-compliant formulations.

A classification reference for apple chicken sausage under standard paleo guidelines, covering ingredient requirements for paleo compliance and the common non-paleo additives found in commercial products.

A classification reference for bacon under standard paleo guidelines, covering the distinction between uncured minimal-ingredient bacon and commercial bacon containing sugar, nitrates, and non-paleo curing agents.

Bacon Bits is classified as Limited on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

A classification reference for beef jerky under standard paleo guidelines, covering the ingredient requirements for paleo-compliant jerky and the common non-paleo additives found in commercial products.

A classification reference for beef sticks under standard paleo guidelines, covering the common non-paleo additives in commercial products and the criteria for paleo-compliant beef stick formulations.

Bologna is classified as Limited on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Bratwurst is classified as Limited on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

A classification reference for breakfast sausage under standard paleo guidelines, covering the common non-paleo additives in commercial products and the ingredient criteria for paleo-compliant breakfast sausage.

A classification reference for canned tuna under standard paleo guidelines, covering the ingredient conditions for paleo-compliant canned tuna and the non-paleo additives found in some commercial products.

A classification reference for canned tuna in oil under standard paleo guidelines, covering how the oil type determines paleo compliance and the importance of label review to identify the specific oil used.

Chicken Nuggets is classified as Limited on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Chicken sausage is classified as Limited on paleo — plain versions with compliant spices only are paleo-compliant, but most commercial products contain non-paleo fillers requiring label review.

Chorizo is classified as Limited on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Corned beef is classified as Limited on paleo — traditional plain-brined versions may be compliant, but most commercial products contain added sugar and preservatives requiring label review.

Deli Meat is classified as Limited on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Deli turkey is classified as Limited on paleo — most commercial deli turkey contains non-paleo additives, but plain versions made from turkey breast and salt are paleo-compliant.

Ham is classified as Limited on paleo — unprocessed pork with only salt and natural curing agents is paleo-compliant, but most commercial ham contains sugar, phosphates, and sodium nitrite requiring label review.

Meatballs is classified as Limited on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Pastrami is classified as Limited on paleo — traditional pastrami with salt, pepper, and spices is paleo-compliant, but most commercial pastrami contains sugar, sodium nitrite, and other non-paleo additives.

Pepperoni is classified as Limited on paleo — pork and beef pepperoni with only spices and no non-paleo additives can be compliant, but most commercial pepperoni contains dextrose, non-fat dry milk, or other non-paleo ingredients.

Plain beef jerky is classified as Limited on paleo — jerky made with beef, salt, and simple spices and no soy sauce, sugar, or wheat is paleo-compliant, but most commercial products contain these disqualifying ingredients.

Plain chicken sausage is classified as Limited on paleo — chicken sausage made from chicken and spices only with no breadcrumbs, dextrose, or soy is paleo-compliant, but most commercial products contain grain or sugar fillers.

Plain deli turkey is classified as Limited on paleo — traditional turkey breast with only salt is compliant, but most commercial varieties contain sodium phosphate, carrageenan, or dextrose requiring label review.

Salami is classified as Limited on paleo — traditional salami made from only meat and spices can be paleo-compliant, but most commercial salami contains dextrose, sodium nitrate, and other non-paleo additives requiring label review.

Smoked sausage is classified as Limited on paleo — products made from only meat and spices can be compliant, but most commercial smoked sausage contains dextrose, modified starch, or soy derivatives requiring label review.

Turkey bacon is classified as Limited on paleo — versions made from turkey breast with minimal additives and no sugar are paleo-compliant, but most commercial turkey bacon contains dextrose, modified starch, and sodium phosphates.

Uncured hot dogs are classified as Limited on paleo — 100% beef or pork versions with no grain fillers, no soy, and no dextrose are paleo-compliant, but most commercial uncured hot dogs still contain dextrose or other additives.

Corn Dogs is classified as Not Allowed on a paleo diet based on standard Paleo guidelines.

Honey roasted turkey deli products are classified as Not Allowed on paleo because they contain sugar glazes, sodium phosphates, modified food starch, carrageenan, and other non-paleo processing agents.

Hot dogs are classified as Not Allowed on paleo because commercial hot dogs contain mechanically separated meat, corn syrup, soy protein, sodium nitrite, modified starch, and other non-paleo ingredients.

Sugar-cured bacon is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — the curing process uses brown sugar, maple sugar, or dextrose, which renders the product non-paleo-compliant under standard guidelines.

Teriyaki beef jerky is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — teriyaki marinade contains soy sauce (soy and wheat) and sugar, both of which are excluded from paleo guidelines.