Pepperoni is a popular cured deli meat and pizza topping, but is it safe to eat on the Paleo diet? Pepperoni is a spiced and cured meat made of beef, sausage, pork, spice, and peppers but these ingredients don’t mean it is 100% safe.
Pepperoni is safe to eat on Paleo as long as it is not highly processed 👍!
Why is Pepperoni Paleo Safe?
Pepperoni is a popular choice sliced on top of pizza and with cheese and crackers but what makes it safe to eat on Paleo? Most recipes for curing Pepperoni call for a few spices that are all-natural but some low-quality manufacturers use additional ingredients, flavors, antibiotics, and preservatives to speed up the process and make the food NOT Paleo friendly!
Our Final Say
We think that Pepperoni is delicious when sliced on top of a Pizza or as part of a bigger meal. Try to shop for some at a local butcher in order to get the highest quality meat to enjoy instead of heavily processed, high sodium products made by vendors trying to cut corners. If you can’t resist trying limiting yourself to eating this tasty deli meat every now and then.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pepperoni OK on Paleo?
Yes, Pepperoni is safe to eat on the Paleo diet.
Estelle Russo
Paleo Lover
Hi there! My name is Estelle and I am a Paleo Lover! I like helping other people learn about the health benefits of the paleo diet.
