Natural (Minimally processed, no artificial ingredients). Traditional family recipes. No nitrates or nitrites added (Except for those naturally occurring in celery). We stand by no antibiotics ever (Turkey never administered antibiotics or animal by-products). What we feed our family is as important as family itself. D&W verified humanely raised (Dietz & Watson defines humanely raised as turkey raised in a reduced stress environment that promotes natural behavior and socialization. They thrive on wholesome feed with vitamins and pure country fresh water on family farms in the pristine Shenandoah Valley). Made with vegetarian grain-fed turkey (Turkey never administered antibiotics or animal by-products) & no added hormones (Federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones in turkey). Original recipes from our family's recipe book. Inspected for wholesomeness by Department of Agriculture. CSA: Certified gluten free by Celiac Spruce Association. www.csaceliacs.org. Fully cooked. www.dietzandwatson.com.