Ready to eat. Lightly smoked. Gluten free. Astaxanthin: The carotenoids (nutrients in the same family as vitamin a) used in the feed of farm-raised salmon are identical to natural carotenoids consumed by salmon and trout in the wild and are the source of natural color of these fish. No dyes are used. About Ducktrap Nova Lox: Atlantic salmon is the gourmet prize among salmon of the world. We use premium Atlantic salmon to produce our exceptional Nova Lox. Fillets are enriched in a flavorful recipe of salt, cane sugar, herbs and spices, and then enhanced by a light cold-smoking process using native Maine fruitwoods and hardwoods. With over 30 years of experience, Ducktrap has mastered the art of smoking seafood. The result is a rich and delicate blend of both the woods and the sea. Ducktrap Nova Lox contains no artificial preservatives or ingredients. www.ducktrap.com. Naturally smoked in Maine.