Clean Labels
We've been committed to clean, wholesome eating since day one.
Over 60 common ingredients are prohibited in our facility.
When Seattle started her company in 1985, she refused to include artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners in her meals. Back in 1985, that was relatively unheard of! She believed that her meals should be pure of any artificial flavors and harmful ingredients—just good clean food.
Today, we have a growing list of over 60 common ingredients we do not even allow in our production facility. We believe that with the right mix of good quality ingredients and creative cooking methods, healthy food can be even more enjoyable and satisfying than the high-fat typical American diet.
Ingredients We Do Not Allow
Our list of unaccepted ingredients includes:
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Artificial sweeteners like Acesulfame-K, Aspartame (Equal, AminoSweet), Sucralose (Splenda), and Saccharin
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Artificial colors and flavors, including synthetic food dyes and certified colors
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Preservatives and additives such as BHA, BHT, TBHQ, Propyl Gallate, and Sodium Nitrate/Nitrite
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Hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats)
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High-fructose and high-maltose corn syrup
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Sugar alcohols (e.g., Isomalt, Lactitol, Maltitol, Mannitol, Sorbitol, Xylitol)
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Other questionable substances like MSG, Olestra, “meat glue” (Transglutaminase), and even CBD
This is just a glimpse—our full list includes over 60 ingredients that don't meet our standards. To view our clean label list, visit our customer handout page below. Our goal is simple: to help you eat well and feel your best with meals you can trust.
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