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Is Salami Gluten Free? Which Ones Are and Why

Is salami gluten free? Gluten free artisan salami from The Salami Man

Short answer: traditional salami is usually gluten free, because it’s made from meat, fat, salt, spices and time. But not every salami is. Some commercial salami includes ingredients that contain gluten, so it’s always worth checking. At The Salami Man, every salami we make is gluten free.

Why Some Salami Contains Gluten

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats (Healthdirect). Salami itself doesn’t need any of them. When gluten turns up, it’s usually from something added to the mix:

Fillers & bindersRusk, breadcrumbs or wheat starch, used to bulk out or bind cheaper products.
Seasonings & flavouringsSome spice blends, stock powders and flavour enhancers contain wheat.
Malt ingredientsMalt extract or malt vinegar comes from barley, which contains gluten.
Shared productionProducts made alongside gluten-containing foods can pick up traces.

How Traditional Salami Is Made

Cacciatore salami cut to show its marbling on a slate board with garlic, pink salt, black peppercorns and fennel seeds

Proper salami is simple. Meat and fat are minced, seasoned with salt and spices, packed into casings, then fermented and slowly air-dried until firm and full of flavour. Time does the work, so there’s no need for fillers.

That’s how we make ours: free-range meat, real spices and small batches. Our game salamis combine kangaroo, venison, duck or wild boar with free-range pork fat for texture, and they’re gluten free too.

Which Salami Man Products Are Gluten Free?

The Salami Man's gluten free pepperoni, kangaroo, venison and duck salamis lined up on a timber bench with a slice in front of each

All of our salami is gluten free, from the classics to the game meats to the hottest chilli. Browse by style:

The only products we sell that contain gluten are our pork crackle and our jerky.

What to Check When Buying Salami

If you’re buying salami somewhere else, read the ingredient list. In Australia, cereals containing gluten must be declared on the label. Look out for:

WheatBarleyRyeOatsMaltRusk or breadcrumbs“May contain” statements

A Note for Coeliacs

Our salami contains no gluten ingredients. If you have coeliac disease or a severe intolerance and have questions about how our salami is made, get in touch and we’ll talk you through it. You’ll also find more answers on our FAQ page, and Coeliac Australia has a helpful guide to living gluten free.

Quick Questions

Is pepperoni gluten free?
Ours is. The Godfather Pepperoni is gluten free, like all our salami. Supermarket pepperoni varies, so check the label.

Is Danish salami gluten free?
Yes. Our Danish Salami is gluten free in both its mild and medium chilli versions.

Does salami contain dairy?
Most of ours doesn’t, but our Blue Vein Cheese Salami contains cheese, so it contains lactose.

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