Non-irradiation, Non-ETO, and Other Prohibited Ingredients
QUALITY
INGREDIENTS NOT ALLOWED
ALTERNATIVES ALLOWED
Full Ingredient Disclosure Our labels clearly display all ingredients, and we have zero tolerance for adulterants, fillers or prohibited ingredients.
Colors derived directly from botanical sources such as turmeric and beets
No artificial colors
Flavors derived directly from botanical sources
Genetically Engineered (GMO) Ingredient Elimination We believe genetically engineered crops, as currently regulated, constitute a significant risk to agriculture and may have other risks to long-term biodiversity and to human and animal health.
No artificial flavors
No synthetic chemical preservatives and antioxidants such as BHA, BHT, TBHQ, benzoates, and nitrates
Non-synthetic preservatives such as vitamins C and E
Between organic certification (which prohibits use of GMOs) and non-GMO verification through the Non-GMO Project, 63% of our Foods & Flavorings products are organic certified and 24% are Non-GMO Project verified. Of our Aura Cacia products, 16% are organic and 13% are Non-GMO Project verified. Allergen Control As the awareness of various allergens continues to increase, we’ve taken steps to improve our allergen control processes. We have strict procedures in place to prevent cross contamination. When we process products that have any FDA-defined allergens (milk, tree nuts, soy, sesame, mustard [CAN], wheat, sulfites [CAN]), we do a wet cleanup to eliminate cross-contamination. Because there is a large enough population with extreme allergic reactions to eggs, peanuts, and shellfish, these ingredients are not allowed into the manufacturing area of our facilities at all. We carry 43 Simply Organic brand items that are certified gluten free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO), and 7 Frontier Co-op brand items that are Regenerative Organic Certified. Quality Guarantee Our Quality department has researched and developed a set of specifications for every product we sell. We ensure these specifications are met through a variety of testing tailored to each product. Product Quality and Safety In addition to our standards for product ingredients, we have made commitments to product quality and food safety. Our principles for quality and food safety are: • We will not compromise on the safety of a product under any circumstance, and every effort will be made to avoid hazards to health.
Sweeteners derived directly from botanical sources such as brown rice syrup, stevia and cane sugar Flavor enhancers derived directly from botanical sources such as spices and citric acid
No artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and saccharine
No artificial flavor enhancers such as MSG and guanylate
No synthetic, free-flowing/ anticaking agents such as tricalcium phosphate
Organic rice concentrate
PROCESSES NOT ALLOWED
ALTERNATIVES ALLOWED
No chemical pasteurization such as ethylene oxide (ETO), or propylene oxide
Steam pasteurization
No treatment with irradiation
Steam pasteurization
No methyl bromide for pesticide treatment
CO 2
Extraction processes using botanically derived extractants such as alcohol. Physical processes such as cutting, grinding, blending, cooking, and baking. Simple chemical processes such as fermentation, acidification, and hydrolysis.
• Compliance with all relevant laws and regulations is not negotiable. • People and equipment will be made available to ensure the safety and quality of our products. • We will support the continued development, maintenance and improvement of our quality programs.
No process using petrochemicals such as benzene for extraction
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