Naturals (Minimally processed, no artificial ingredients). Not preserved. No nitrates or nitrites added (Except those naturally occurring in sea salt & celery powder). Pork raised with no antibiotics ever (Pork never administered antibiotics or animal by-products). Applegate humanely raised (Pork raised with no crates ever on family farms on vegetarian feed and no ractopamine [a beta-agonist growth promotant]). We source from family farms, where animals are raised with care and respect (Pork raised with no crates ever on family farms on vegetarian feed and no ractopamine (a beta-agonist growth promotant). We believe this leads to great tasting products and peace of mind - all part of our mission. Changing the meat we eat. Fully cooked.