Finding Whole30 sausage can be quite a challenge – most sausages are packed with sugar and preservatives, making them unsuitable for the Whole30 program.
However, there are always a few gems you can usually find, if you dig around a bit.
Compliant Whole30 Sausage Brands
| Sausage Brand | Compliant Varieties / Flavors | Seen At |
|---|---|---|
| Aidells | Chicken & Apple Sausage, Artichoke & Garlic Chicken Sausage | Key Foods, Costco, Target |
| Applegate Farms | Chicken & Apple Sausage, Organic Uncured Beef Hotdogs, Organic Uncured Chicken Dogs, Organic Uncured Turkey Dogs | Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods |
| Mulay’s Sausage | Breakfast Sausage, Italian Sausage, Bratwurst, Chorizo, Meatballs | Amazon |
| Teton Waters | Cooked Uncured Beef Polish Sausage, Uncured Beef Hot Links | Costco |
| Simply Balanced | Italian Chicken Sausage | Target, Trader Joe’s |
| Bilinski’s | Kale Balsamic, Sun dried-tomato, Cilantro Lime, Spinach & Garlic, Mild Italian, Wild Mushroom w/ Italian Herbs, Sweet Apple | Whole Foods |
| Brat Hans | Sun-dried Tomato & Basil Chicken Sausage, Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage | Whole Foods |
| Niman Ranch | Andouille Sausage | Whole Foods, Key Foods |
| Trader Joe’s Brand | Garlic & Herb Chicken Sausage | Trader Joe’s |
| Canino’s | Unknown | Safeway |
| U.S. Wellness | Pork Sausage | Order Online |
| 365 Whole Foods Brand Sausage | Mild Italian Pork Sausage, Chicken Sausage | Whole Foods |
| Pederon’s Natural Farms | Whole30 Approved Kielbasa Sausage | Wegmans, Amazon |
Brand: Aidells
Aidells has two brands of sausage that are Whole30 compliant: the Chicken & Apple Sausage, along with the Artichoke & Garlic Sausage.
Ingredients break down as follows:
- Chicken & Apple Sausage – Chicken, dried apple, contains 2% or less of the following: salt, fruit juice concentrate (apple, pineapple, pear, and peach), spices, celery powder, sea salt, stuffed in a natural pork casing.
- Artichoke & Garlic Sausage – Chicken, artichoke hearts, salt, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic (with olive oil), spice, parsley and celery powder in a pork casing.
Where to Find It: You can find Aidells sausage at Walmart, some Targets, as well as at other large grocery store chains.
Brand: Applegate
Applegate is another officially endorsed Whole30 partner brand, offering several compliant options. If you’re not having luck finding other sausages locally on this list, chances are you’ll find something by Applegate, as they tend to common and plentiful across many grocery store chains.
Ingredients of allowed sausage variations include:
- Organic Chicken and Apple Sausage: Organic Chicken, Organic Dried Apples, Sodium Lactate (From Beets). Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sea Salt, Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, Organic Spices, Organic Garlic, Black Pepper.
- Organic Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage: Organic Chicken and Organic Turkey, Sodium Lactate (From Beets). Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sea Salt, Organic Spices, Organic Fennel, Organic Garlic, Black Pepper, Fennel.
- Organic Fire Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Sausage: Organic Chicken and Organic Turkey, Organic Red Peppers, Sodium Lactate (From Beets), Organic Jalapeno Peppers. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sea Salt, Organic Spices, Organic Paprika, Organic Garlic, Black Pepper, Cumin.
- Organic Uncured Beef Hot Dog: Organic Grass-Fed Beef, Water. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sea Salt, Organic Spices, Organic Dehydrated Garlic, Organic Dehydrated Onion, Organic Paprika, Celery Powder.
- Organic Chicken Hot Dog: Organic Chicken, Water. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sea Salt, Organic Paprika, Organic Dehydrated Onion, Organic Spices, Organic Nutmeg Oil
- Turkey Hot Dog: Turkey, Water. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sea Salt, Vinegar, Spices, Paprika, Dehydrated Garlic , Dehydrated Onion, Celery Powder, Cherry Powder
- Stadium Beef & Pork Hot Dog: Grass-Fed Beef, Pork, Water. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sea Salt, Paprika, Spices, Garlic, Onion, Celery Powder, Lamb Casing
Where to Find It: You can find Applegate sausage at Whole Foods, Super Target, as well as at other large grocery store chains.
Brand: Pederson’s Natural Farms
Pederon’s Natural Farms is an official Whole30 partner, so it’s no surprise that they have a wealth of Whole30-friendly sausage options. While many other brands only offer compliant chicken sausage, Pederson’s Farms offers Whole30-compliant pork sausage, chorizo, hot dogs, and more!
Ingredients break down as follows:
- Smoked Kielbasa: Pork, Water, Seasoning (Spices [Red & Black Pepper, Ginger, Coriander, Nutmeg], Garlic), Less than 2% of: Vinegar, Celery Powder.
- Spicy Ground Breakfast Sausage: Pork, Water, Salt, Spices (Red and Black Peppers, Sage, Ginger, Nutmeg, Spice Extractive [Capsicum]), Vinegar.
- Ground Chorizo: Pork, Spices (Black Pepper, Chili Pepper, Oregano, Red Pepper), Salt, Tapioca Starch, Paprika, Dehydrated Garlic, Water, Less than 2% of: Vinegar, Celery Powder.
- Mild Breakfast Sausage Links: Pork, Water, Less than 2% of: Vinegar, Salt, Spices (Ginger, Nutmeg, Sage, Black Pepper, Red Pepper).
- Spicy Sausage Links: Pork, Water, Less than 2% of: Vinegar, Salt, Spices (Red & Black Peppers, Sage, Ginger, Nutmeg, Spice Extractive [Capsicum]).
- Mild Breakfast Sausage Patties: Pork, Water, Less than 2% of: Vinegar, Salt, Spices (Ginger, Nutmeg, Sage, Black Pepper, Red Pepper).
- Spicy Breakfast Sausage Patties: Pork, Water, Less than 2% of: Vinegar, Salt, Spices (Red & Black Peppers, Sage, Ginger, Nutmeg, Spice Extractive [Capsicum]).
- Beef Hot Dogs: Beef, Water, Less than 2% of: Salt, Vinegar, Cultured Celery Juice, Tapioca Starch, Potato Starch, Natural Spices (including Paprika), Cherry Powder, Natural Flavors, Beef Collagen Casing.
Where to Find It: You can find Pederson’s Farms sausage at Amazon, Whole Foods, and Super Target. You can use their store locator to find vendors near you!
Brand: Bilinski
Bilinski is a popular brand of sausage that has several chicken sausage options that are allowable on Whole30!
- Spinach & Garlic with Fennel Chicken Sausage: Skinless Chicken, Spinach, Water, Garlic, Sea Salt, Fennel Seed, Black Pepper.
- Wild Mushroom Organic Chicken Sausage: Skinless Chicken*, Porcini Mushrooms*, Water, Sea Salt, Garlic*, Black Pepper*, Oregano*, Basil*, Onions* (*Organic).
- Mild Italian Organic Chicken Sausages: Skinless Chicken*, Water, Red And Green Dried Bell Peppers*, Sea Salt, Paprika*, Fennel Seed*, Black Pepper*, Dried Onions* (*Organic).
- Cajun with Cayenne Pepper, Herbs & Spices Chicken Sausage: Skinless Chicken, Water, Paprika, Sea Salt, Crushed Red Pepper, Black And White Pepper, Garlic, Dried Onion, Sage, Thyme, Cayenne Pepper.
- Spicy Mango Cajun Organic Chicken Sausage: Skinless Chicken*, Water, Mangoes*, Sea Salt, Paprika*, Red Pepper*, Black Pepper*, White Pepper*, Garlic*, Onion*, Sage*, Thyme*, Cayenne Pepper* (*Organic).
- Cilantro Lime Organic Chicken Sausage: Skinless Chicken*, Cilantro*, Jalapeno Peppers*, Garlic*, Sea Salt, Lime Peel Powder*, Black Pepper* (*Organic).
- Spinach with Greens Organic Chicken Sausage : Skinless Chicken*, Spinach*, Mixed Greens* (Arugula*, Kale*), Sea Salt, Lemon Juice*, Garlic*, Dill*, Black Pepper*, Shallots*, Chives* (*Organic).
- Italian with Bell Peppers & Onions Chicken Sausage: Skinless Chicken, Water. Red And Green Dried Peppers, Sea Salt, Paprika, Fennel Seed, Black Pepper, Dried Onions.
- Sun Dried Tomato with Basil & Garlic Chicken Sausage: Skinless Chicken, Water, Basil, Garlic, Sea Salt, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Dried Tomatoes, Black Pepper.
Where to Find It: You can find Bilinski sausage at Whole Foods, HEB, Central Market, Wegmans, and some other grocery stores. You can use their store locator to find vendors near you!
Brand: Teton Waters Ranch
Teton Waters Ranch is a purveyor of specialty sausage, with many great Whole30-compliant beef sausage options!
- Uncured Beef Polish Sausage: Grass-Fed Beef, Water, Sea Salt, Vinegar, Celery Powder, Cherry Powder, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Paprika, White Pepper, Coriander, Ginger, Marjoram.
- Uncured Beef Frankfurter Sausage: Grass-Fed Beef, Water, Sea Salt, Mustard Powder, Vinegar, Celery Powder, Cherry Powder, White Pepper, Paprika, Nutmeg, Garlic Powder, Coriander, Onion Powder, Allspice.
- Uncured Beef Junior Franks Sausage: Grass-Fed Beef, Water, Sea Salt, Mustard Powder, Vinegar, Celery Powder, Cherry Powder, White Pepper, Paprika, Nutmeg, Garlic Powder, Coriander, Onion Powder, Allspice.
- Uncured Beef Andouille Sausage: Grass-Fed Beef, Water, Seasoning (Spices, Sea Salt, Spice Extractives), Sea Salt, Vinegar, Celery Powder, Cherry Powder.
Where to Find It: You can find Teton Waters Ranch sausage at Costco, Star Market, and some other specialty grocery stores. You can use their store locator to find vendors near you!
Brand: Whole Foods 365
Whole Foods actually has a few Whole30 compliant sausage variations under their Whole Foods brand.
- Organic Apple Chicken Sausage: Pork, Water, Sea Salt, Vinegar, Spices (Fennel, Black Pepper), Dehyderated Garlic, Rosemary Extract, Lemon Juice Concentrate. See here at Whole Foods
- Organic Mild Italian Chicken Sausage: Chicken, Water, Sea Salt, Vinegar, Spices (Fennel, Black Pepper), Dehyderated Garlic, Rosemary Extract, Lemon Juice Concentrate. See here at Whole Foods
- Organic Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage: Organic Chicken; Water; Organic Red Pepper; Contains 2% or Less of Sea Salt; Organic Fennel; Organic Anise; Organic Paprika; Organic Mustard Seed Powder; Organic Cayenne Pepper; Organic Black Pepper; Organic Red Chile Flakes; Vinegar; Organic Crushed Red Pepper; Cultured Celery Powder; Oregano Extract; Natural Pork Casing. See here at Whole Foods
Where to Find It: You can find Whole Foods chicken sausages at Whole Foods locations and on Amazon.
Brand: Mulay’s Sausage
These clean, no-nonsense sausages are perfect for Whole30 since they don’t contain any sugar. Unfortunately, Mulay’s sausages aren’t carried in many larger grocery store chains. But if you do come across them, you’ll likely find a Whole30-friendly pork sausage option!
- Breakfast Sausage: Pork, Red Pepper, Pepper Black, Salt, Sage, Spices
- Mild Italian Sausage: Pork, Red Pepper, Pepper Black, Salt, Spices
- Killer Hot Italian Sausage: Pork, Red Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Pepper Black, Salt, Capsicum, Spices
- Original Hot Italian Sausage: Pork, Red Pepper, Pepper Black, Salt, Spices
- Chorizo Sausage: Pork, Salt, Paprika, Spices, Garlic Powder
- Bratwurst Sausage: Pork, Salt, Paprika, Spices, Garlic Powder
Where to Find It: You can use the Mulay’s Sausage find-a-retailer tool to find nearby vendors.
Brand: Tribali Foods
Tribali Foods is a Whole30 partner brand that provides tasty compliant pre-packaged meat patties that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack!
- Pork and Sage Breakfast Sliders: Pork, Water, Seasoning (Sea Salt, Garlic, White Pepper, Fennel, Thyme, Nutmeg Olive Oil), Sage.
- Chicken and Apple Breakfast Sliders: Organic Chicken, Dried Apples, Seasoning (Sea Salt, Garlic, White Pepper, Fennel, Thyme, Nutmeg Olive Oil), Apple Juice Concentrate, Sage.
Where to Find It: You can use the Tribali Foods locator to find nearby vendors.
Brand: US Wellness Meat
Another official Whole30 partner, US Wellness Meat offers a number of Whole30-friendly pork and beef sausage options. Plus, you can order online and get these sausages delivered straight to your door!
- Beef Breakfast Polish Sliders: Beef, water, sea salt, black pepper, garlic, marjoram
- Beef Breakfast Italian Sausage Sliders: Beef, salt, fennel, red pepper, anise, paprika, garlic powder
- Sugar Free Pork Breakfast Sausage: Pork, salt, rubbed sage, ground red pepper and black pepper
- Beef Salami : Beef, Celtic Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Garlic, Red Pepper, Whole Peppercorns
- Beef Summer Sausage: Beef, Celtic Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Spices (Nutmeg, Garlic)
- Italian Sausages: Pork, water, sea salt, spices (fennel, pepper, oregano), paprika, natural flavor (from hickory smoking)
- Italian Beef Sausage: Beef, water, salt, garlic, black pepper, paprika, fennel seed, red pepper, packed in beef collagen casing
- Bison Chorizo: Buffalo, Organic Spices: (Black Pepper, Chili Pepper, Coriander, Cumin, Oregano, Paprika, Pimento, Red Pepper) Red Wine Vinegar, Salt
- Polish Pork Sausage: Pork, water, sea salt, natural spices (pepper, coriander, allspice), garlic powder, natural flavor (from hickory smoking)
- Beef Liverwurst: Beef, beef liver, beef kidneys, beef heart, water, sea salt, onion powder, white pepper, coriander, marjoram, allspice
- Beef Braunschweiger: Beef, beef liver, water, sea salt, onion powder, white pepper, coriander, marjoram, allspice
Where to Find It: You can order US Wellness Meats online!
Brand: Naked Bacon
Naked Bacon is another popular meat brand that’s officially endorsed by the Whole30 team! They carry compliant bacon too.
- Naked Sugar Free Breakfast Sausage Links: Pork, Water, Salt, Flavorings
Where to Find It: You can order Naked Bacon online or look for local retailers (they aren’t too common though).
Brand: Trader Joe’s
That’s right! Trader Joe’s has their own brand of compliant chicken sausage – hurrah! Looking to make a TJ’s run? Make sure to check out our full Whole30 Trader Joe’s Shopping List!
Trader Joe’s Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage: Skinless Chicken, 2% of Less Of Parsley, Salt, Fennel, Red Pepper, Mustard, Anise, Paprika in Natural Pork Casing.
Where to Find It: You can find this sausage at Trader Joe’s locations.
Brand: Greensbury
Greensbury is another official meat partner of the Whole30 crew, offering fresh, organic meats that can be ordered online and delivered right to you.
- Antibiotic-Free Pork Breakfast Sausages: Pork, water, sea salt, spices, dried vinegar, and natural flavors. See online
- Antibiotic-Free Pork Sausages: Pork, water, sea salt, spices, vinegar, paprika and natural flavors. See online
Where to Find It: You can find Greensbury sausages at their online e-commerce store.
Brand: True Story
True Story is an official Whole30 partner and offers Whole30-friendly hot dogs.
Grass-Fed Uncured Beef Hot Dogs: Organic Beef, Water, 2% or Less of: Sea Salt, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Ginger, Organic Nutmeg, Organic Red Pepper, Organic Paprika, Organic Garlic, Organic Minced Onion, Organic Garlic Powder, Organic Onion Powder, Organic Coriander Oil, Potassium Lactate, Celery Powder.
Where to Find It: You can find True Story hot dogs at Costco, Sprouts, and Target. Use their brand locator to find more vendors.
Brand: Brat Hans
Brat Hands has some Whole30 compliant chicken sausage options, along with a pork bratwurst too!
- Organic Chicken Sausage: Organic Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics, Water, Contains Less than 2% of the Following: Sea Salt, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Red Pepper, Organic Coriander, Organic Nutmeg, Organic Cardamon, in a Natural Pork Casing.
- Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage: Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics, Seasoning (Salt, Spices: Fennel, Red Pepper, Mustard, Anise, Paprika), Contains 2% or less of Water, Salt, Parsley, Extract of Oregano, in a Natural Pork Casing.
- Organic Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage: Organic Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics, Organic Red Pepper, Organic Green Pepper, Organic Basil, Contains 2% or Less of Sea Salt, Organic Fennel Seed, Organic Paprika, Salt, Organic Vinegar, Organic Roasted Garlic, Organic Chili Pepper, Organic Spices (Organic Black Pepper), Natural Flavoring, Organic Sunflower Oil, in a Natural Pork Casing.
- Mild Italian Chicken Sausage: Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics, Roasted Red & Green Peppers, Seasoning (Spices Including Fennel, Black Pepper, Red Pepper, Anise, Mustard, Salt, Paprika) With 2% or Less of Salt, Water, Extract of Oregano in a Natural Pork Casing.
- Sun-dried Tomato & Basil Chicken Sausage : Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics, Air Dried Tomato, Basil, Contains Less Than 2% of the Following: Seasonings (Spices, Chili Peppers, Sea Salt, Garlic, Onion, Paprika & Garlic Powder), Sea Salt, Water, Sun Dried Tomatoes (Tomato, Salt), Roasted Garlic, in a Natural Pork Casing.
- Spicy Cilantro Chicken Sausage: Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics, Seasoning (Spices: Anise, Fennel, Red & White Pepper, Sage, Paprika, Salt, Parsley, Dehydrated Garlic), Contains 2% or less of Green Onions, Cilantro, Salt, Water, Roasted Garlic, Extract of Oregano, in a Natural Pork Casing.
- Original Bratwurst: Pork Raised Without Antibiotics, Water, White Onion, Contains Less than 2% of the Following: Salt, Seasoning (Spices: Pepper, Mace, Coriander, Ginger, Marjoram, Dehydrated Lemon), in a Natural Pork Casing.
Where to Find It: You can find this sausage at some Whole Foods locations and other grocery stores.
Brand: Casino’s Sausage
Casino’s has some great pork sausage options for Whole30, with a chorizo option too!
- Polish Sausage: Pork, Water, Salt, Natural Spices, and Paprika
- Mild Italian Sausage: Pork, Water, Salt, Natural Spices, and Paprika
- Hot Italian Sausage: Pork, Water, Salt, Natural Spices, and Paprika
- Hot Chorizo Sausage: Pork, Water, Red Chili, Salt, Chili Pepper, Spices, Garlic, Natural Flavoring
Where to Find It: You can find Casino’s sausage at Sam’s Club, Walmart, and some other grocery store locations.
Brand: Jones Dairy Farm
Jones Dairy Farm offers several possibilities for Whole30 pork sausage, all sugar-free.
- Pork Breakfast Sausage Patties: Pork, Water, Salt, Spices
- Pork Breakfast Sausage Roll: Pork, Water, Salt, Spices
- Pork Breakfast Sausage Little Links: Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Natural Lamb Casing
- Pork Breakfast Sausage Hearty Links: Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Natural Vegetable Casing
Where to Find It: You can find Jones Dairy Farm sausage at Costco, Target, and other retailers. Use the Jones Dairy Farm brand locator to find stores that carry it!
Note: Most info from this table was taken from a Whole30 forum thread on the topic of compliant sausage. Feel free to go to the original source if you’d like. Forewarning, this list was compiled with information provided online by others – I have not been able to verify every sausage listed here.
Remember, this list gives you a base to start with, but always double check ingredient lists and don’t assume because it’s on this list, that it must be compliant. Manufacturers can change ingredients or alter their branding or meat varieties, so it’s never safe to assume.
That being said, if you find something in your travels that contradicts this list, please let us know in the comments so we can update it accordingly!
Other Places to Find Whole30 Sausage
In addition to the sources above, make sure to look for Whole30-friendly sausage at:
- Your Local Butcher. One awesome source for that tasty compliant meat will be your local butcher! Local butchers don’t need to put in gross additives and preservatives like grocery stores do. However, you’ll still need to ask your butcher about what’s in the meat. While most local meats don’t usually use preservatives, some still might. Same goes for sugar – different butchers use different recipes. In addition to finding meat that’s more likely to be compliant, you’ll also be supporting local businesses and building up your community!
- Local Farmer’s Markets: Similarly, local meat from a farmer’s market is usually sugar free and lacks the nasty additives you see elsewhere. Again, ask to be sure.
- Whole Foods Meat Case. The meat case at Whole Foods is another great spot for compliant meat, such as bratwurst, chorizo, and andouille sausage.
- U.S. Wellness Meats. We mentioned it above in our chart, but U.S. Wellness Meats is one of the few official go-to sources for Whole30-approved meat online. They’ve got a great selection from sugar free pork bacon to sugar free breakfast sausage!
Ingredients to Watch Out For in Whole30 Sausage
You’ll recognize compliant meats by their simple ingredient list (at least compared to their non-compliant cousins). Whole30 meats will just contain meat, water, and some minor spices.
Ingredients That Are Out:
- Sugar. If you see sugar on a sausage ingredient, it’s automatically out, no questions asked. It doesn’t matter if it’s organic cane sugar, maple syrup, or some other harmless-sounding sweetener. Any sugar listed means that meat is a no-go.
- Sulfites. Sulfites are used as preservatives and are not allowed on Whole30. Unfortunately, many deli meats contain sulfites to preserve meat longer.
- Carageenan. Carageenan is an emulsifier (aka thickener) that can cause serious inflammation in the gut, which is why it’s not allowed on Whole30.
- Soy / Soy Protein. Don’t forget, soy is another ingredient where you’ll want to put down that package the moment you see it!
- Dextrose. Dextrose is simply another name for sugar (that crafty devil has too many monikers to count). I’ve seen dextrose on quite a few sausage ingredient lists, so it’s worth repeating!
- Cheese and/or Milk. Some sausages (especially the fancier varieties) contain dairy for added flavor. Obviously, these aren’t allowed!
Note: “Salt Dextrose” is different from regular dextrose, since all iodized salt contains it (the dextrose helps the iodine bind to the salt).
For a full list of what additives to avoid (and which to not freak out too much about), check out the amazing official Whole30 Additive Cheat Sheet.
Whole30 Sausage Recipes: Quick & Easy Sausage
The easiest way to get your hands on some Whole30 sausage will probably be to make your own!
Here are a few helpful recipes for creating your own compliant sausages for the Whole30 program.
Breakfast Sausage Recipe from Primal Plate
- Ingredients: Ground Pork, Coconut Oil, & Various Spices
- Description: This quick and easy recipe for breakfast sausage only takes 10 minutes to cook up!
Italian Sausage Seasoning Recipe from Well Fed
- Ingredients: Various Seasonings
- Description: This DIY italian sausage seasoning recipe lets you whip up a batch of seasoning that can be added to any ground meat!
Whole30 Complaint Sausage FAQs
Is sausage allowed on the Whole30 diet?
Yes! Sausage is allowed on Whole30 so long as it is compliant (basically, contains no sugar, sulfites, carrageenan, soy, or dairy.
What sausage is Whole30 approved?
Whole30 approved sausages must contain no sugar, sulfites, carrageenan, soy, or dairy. Some popular brands for Whole30 approved sausages include: Trader Joe’s Garlic & Herb Chicken Sausage, Whole Foods 365 Mild Italian Pork Sausage, Niman Ranch Andouille Sausage, Applegate Farms Chicken & Apple Sausage, U.S. Wellness Pork Sausage (available online), and more.
Always check the ingredient list yourself, as ingredients can change from time to time, making formerly compliant sausages no longer compliant.
What brand of sausage is sugar free?
Bilinski’s, Aidells, Applegate Farms, U.S. Wellness, Whole Foods 365, and Pederon’s Natural Farms all have some variety of sugar-free sausage that is Whole30 compliant.
However, make sure to check ingredient labels because even the brands listed will have some sugar-free compliant sausages as well as some sugar-inclusive, non-compliant sausages.
Is chicken sausage Whole30 approved?
Yes, chicken sausage is allowed on Whole30 so long as the ingredients are compliant and it contains no sugar, sulfites, or the other Whole30 banned ingredients.
Is chorizo Whole30 compliant?
Yes – chorizo is allowed on Whole30 so long as the chorizo contains just meat, spices, and no sugar, sulfites, carrageenan, soy, or dairy.
Is Jimmy Dean sausage Whole30 compliant?
No, Jimmy Dean sausage is not allowed on Whole30 because it contains added sugar. When in doubt, check the ingredient list. If sugar is there, it’s not allowed!
What’s your favorite variety of Whole30-friendly sausage? Tell us in the comments!
If no sugar is allowed in meat, i.e., bacon, sausage, etc., how can this work with fruits that are loaded with natural sugar?
Hey Ellen – natural sugars like those found in fruit are ok – no added sugars are allowed.
How about Hillshire Farms Kielbasa (-1%)
The ingredient list I found online for that product shows that it contains corn syrup, among other ingredients that are not allowed on Whole30. It’s easiest to just check the ingredient list in person and see.
Zero is the word?
Sorry, I don’t understand your question.
What about Balsamic Vinager
Balsamic vinegar is fine, so long as it has no added sulfates or added sugar. Naturally occurring are ok.
Balsamic vinegar is fine, so long as there are no added sugars or added sulfates. Naturally occurring are ok.
What about Rice Vinegar?
Should be ok so long as no added sugars or gluten. Check ingredients.
Thank you, I can say this, just one week and I’m sleeping better then I have in years. My sushi consumption consists of protein rolls and hand rolls without rice, yum!
How about dates with almond rolled in coconut
Dates with almonds rolled in coconut and apple sauce w/o sugars, are they ok?
Technically this is would be compliant. However, make sure to read this article on SWYPO as this probably qualifies as a dessert, which is questionable with the rules. http://whole30.com/2011/10/sex-with-your-pants-on/
How about Apple Sauce with no added sugar
Hi Bill. My husband and I are at day 11 of whole 30. I had bought some apple sauce and canned pumpkin and had some sweet potatoes. I used the extra baked sweet potatoes (yams-the orange fleshed ones with purple skin) (2) and masked them with a few cups unsweetened canned pumpkin, added about a cup of apple sauce, and some raisins. I cooked it and mashed together in the saucepan, along with cinnamon , a dash or two of allspice. My husband loved it . We are it for breakfast with a fried egg. Good luck on your whole30.
What about the new Taco Bell Chicken Shell, as far as ingredients?
I’m sure nothing from Taco Bell is compliant.
What about Apple Sauce with no added sugars
Apple Sauce w no added sugar can be ok – you’ll need to check ingredients though.
In Northern California we also have Tavarites brand sausage. They make a great hot Italian – I often have a link with breakfast.
Ingredients: Pork, water, vinegar, spices, salt, paprika in a natural casing
I purchase many proteins from Wellness Meats – bacon, sausage, ham, and some poultry. All of them are W30 compliant and their customer service can’t be beat. I’ve never regretted any buying from them.