What makes Artisana Organics so special? A: Superior Ingredients Certified Organic: 100% certified organic nuts, seeds, and coconut meat, sourced directly from small farmers. This means no toxic pesticides, chemicals, or genetically modified organisms. Finest & Freshest Ingredients: We hand select only the finest new-harvest nuts, seeds and coconut for our butters: Pure: No artificial sweeteners, preservatives or artificial flavors. Quality: All of our nut and seed butters are hand-crafted in small batches in Oakland, CA, with careful attention to detail. Careful Processing: Our nuts are ground in small, temperature-controlled batches, (remaining below 120F), preserving the enzymes, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Non-GMO Project Verified: Our nut butters and coconut oil have been certified non-GMO by the Non-GMO Project as of March 3, 2014. Our Products are: Peanut Free, Gluten Free, Soy and Dairy Free, Certified Organic (QAI), Certified Non-GMO, Certified Kosher (KSA) Finest Organic Ingredients - sourced directly from small farmers, hand-selected and sorted Pureed in small, temperature controlled batches (always below 120F) Vitamins, minerals, enzymes, & proteins preserved No added oils, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, or artificial flavors No fillers or stabilizers