Natural (minimally processed, no artificial ingredients). Traditional family recipes. No nitrates or nitrites added (except for those naturally occurring in celery). Coated with sea salt & black pepper. We stand by no antibiotics ever (beef never administered antibiotics or animal by-products). What we feed our family is as important as family itself. 35% lower sodium than our regular roast beef. Sodium has been lowered from 290 mg to 190 per serving. D&W verified humanely raised (Dietz & Watson defines humanely raised as beef raised and handled under strict programs that meet current humane requirements by adhering to progressive industry leading practices that promote animal welfare). Made with vegetarian grain-fed beef & no added hormones (federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones in beef). Original recipes from our family's recipe book. US inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture. CSA: Certified gluten free by Celiac Sprue Association. www.csaceliacs.org. Fully cooked. www.dietzandwatson.com.