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References, Glossary, and FAQs

The 623-acre Standard Process certified organic farm is just down the road from corporate headquarters.

FAQs Q Is the gelatin used to make your
capsule and perle products derived from
The most commonly asked questions about animal material?
Standard Process and our products: A In many cases, the gelatin used is derived from
bovine and/or porcine sources. Cellulose is used
to make vegetarian capsules.
Ingredient Concerns
Q Are the gelatin capsules considered
Q What ingredients are organically grown pareve/parve?
on the Standard Process Farm? A Yes. Our hard-shell gelatin capsules are certified
(See Page 22 for more information.) kosher or pareve/parve. This is a classification
A The crops we grow organically are alfalfa, under Jewish dietary law meaning the product
barley grass, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, has been processed so extensively that it can be
buckwheat, celery, kale, kidney beans, oats, considered to have been prepared without meat
parsley, pea vine, red clover, and Spanish or other derivatives.
black radishes.
Q If a patient is concerned about gelatin
Q Why are honey, arabic gum, cellulose, and consumption, is there any way for that
calcium stearate added to products? patient to still receive the benefits of
(See Page 17 for more information.) products in capsules or perles?
A Honey and arabic gum are used as binders in our A Yes. Some patients open the capsules or squeeze
tablet manufacturing process. Cellulose is used the liquid out of the perles and mix the contents
to give body to the powders. Calcium stearate, into a food or beverage, such as applesauce,
derived from vegetable sources, is used as a yogurt, or a nutritional shake.
lubricant to help products release from the tablet
and capsule machines. We do not use artificial
flavoring or coloring.
Q Is your calcium stearate derived
from hydrogenated oils? Is it safe for
consumption?
A The calcium stearate we use is derived from
palm oil, which is a saturated fat, like cocoa
butter, dairy fats, etc. Calcium stearate is
approved by the FDA to be used as a lubricant
and is approved for use in food products.

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