All natural (minimally processed - no artificial ingredients). The finest tasting meat in the world. Raised with care. No nitrates or nitrites added (except for naturally occurring nitrates in celery juice powder). Pork raised with: No antibiotics -ever. No hormones - ever (Federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones in pork.). All vegetarian feeds. Fully cooked. US inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture. Sweet Italian Sausage is traditionally made with fennel an aromatic plant originating un the Mediterranean. In this sausage, the balanced sweet and savory notes from toasted fennel seed and a touch of black pepper perfectly enhance our own flavorful pork. The mild flavor of Sweet Italian Sausage makes it one of the most versatile of the sausages. Here are just a few serving suggestions: add it to your favorite stuffing for pork chops or poultry; make a hearty sausage and egg casserole; slice thinly and incorporate into lasagne; use diced or crumbled as a pizza topping; chop fine, then stuff into colorful bell peppers along with rice. Humanely raised on environmentally sustainable family farms. Gluten free.