<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I recently wrote about the GF status of Hormel Cure 81 hams. I had called Hormel and inquired. They claimed it was GF yet listmembers disagreed. Here are my findings: -the gluten is in the glaze packet. Make your own with brown sugar, honey, mustard and cloves -3 people have eaten Hormel hams with no ill effects. 2 ate Cure 81, 1 ate a spiral ham -3 people said trust Hormel -the question was raised as to whether or not it contains HVP. I called Hormel on that and they said it would be listed on the label. It's not. -One other person said he had purchased an Armour canned ham and it had modified food starch on the label. -Others reminded that we should all read the labels. So, I'm going to enjoy my Cure 81 over the holidays. Happy and Merry to all! Linda Scalice Long Island, NY