Did You Know?

Approximately 80% of skin aging is believed to be
due to sun exposure rather than age. The extent
of aging is directly related to the amount of sun exposure
throughout life. Since more than half of a
person’s sun exposure occurs before the age of 20,
it’s very important to protect children from the sun,
as well. Watkins PABA-free Aloe Vera Moisturizing
Sun Block SPF-30 is fragrance-free and safe for children
and adults. Aloe Lip Balm SPF-23 protects sensitive lips,
and Aloe & Green Tea Moisturizing Gel, Nourishing Hand & Body
Lotion and Aloe Vera Burn Cream provide cooling, soothing relief
after the sun.

Plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, herbs and
spices can also help to slow aging. They contain
antioxidants that protect the body’s cells from damage
that can lead to aging. Serve Watkins Mandarin
Orange Fruit Dip with all types of fresh fruits, and watch
your family go bananas over fruit!

Time in a bottle . . .

Do you ever wish you could bottle up a formula to slow the aging process? Well, it seems that European
winemakers have done just that. After centuries of throwing away the grape seeds left over from winemaking,
vintners many years ago began extracting the oil from those seeds. Not only was this oil fantastic for cooking,
but researchers have found that it has wonderful anti-aging benefits…from lowering cholesterol to reducing
the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles!
Top chefs cook with grapeseed oil because of its amazing effect on enhancing the natural flavors of food, and
health-conscious consumers cook with it to help reduce the “bad” (LDL) cholesterol while raising the “good”
(HDL) cholesterol. Watkins’ pure, all-natural Grapeseed Oils come in three varieties: Original, Garlic & Parsley,
and Citrus & Cilantro.
You’ll also find grapeseed oil in high-end cosmetics, used for its ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines
and wrinkles. Watkins Pure Beauty Oil, with pure, all-natural grapeseed oil and a unique blend of natural plant
oils and vitamin E, can be applied to the face and eye area for smooth, vibrant, younger-looking skin.

A Slippery Solution!

Did you know that a can of Watkins Cooking Spray in your cupboard has other uses you may have
never considered? You can spray it on measuring spoons before measuring sticky foods like molasses
and honey and they will easily slide off. You can also spray your knives before chopping dates or other
dried fruits. Also, it can be sprayed on cheese graters to prevent the cheese from sticking.

Did You Know? (Rosemary)

The name “rosemary” is derived from Latin,
and means “dew of the sea”—appropriate
because the herb thrives in the dry climate and
salty sea spray of the Mediterranean shores. Its
pungent minty/evergreen flavor is a favorite in Italy
and Provence, especially with poultry and pork
and in dishes simmered with wine, olive oil and
garlic. Its high place in the world’s most romantic
cuisines is no surprise when one considers the
effects of its essence on the human mind.
Rosemary is beneficial for the mind and the
body. It stimulates the heart and brain, helping
to improve vitality and memory, and may help to
fight afternoon fatigue. Rosemary is credited with
arousing ambition and drive, balancing intense
emotions and controlling mood swings, and
can also help to prevent some vasoconstrictor
headaches because it can help keep blood vessels
dilated. It aids in digestion and contains a high
amount of antioxidants which researchers believe
may help to slow the aging process...so, if you
want to stay young and vibrant, eat rosemary and
other herbs and spices on a regular basis.

Did You Know?

The darker and more colorful your fruits and
vegetables are, the more nutritious they are.
Dark green, yellow, red and orange fruits and vegetables
not only tend to have more vitamins and
minerals than those with less color, but the pigments
themselves that provide the color are responsible
for an array of health benefits. These pigments
contain phytonutrients (phyto means “plant”) that
scavenge up the chemicals in your body that can
lead to disease and aging. In essence, dark-colored
fruits and vegetables can help you look and feel
young and vibrant!

Did you know that washing fruits and vegetables
extensively can wash away vitamins? Vitamin C
and all eight of the B vitamins are water soluble,
so these can be washed down the drain with water.
Watkins Fresh Wash® can help to maintain these
vitamins while washing away impurities. Fresh
Wash® is proven to work 400% better than rinsing
with water alone, and because it’s so effective, you
can use less water to eliminate impurities, helping to
maintain the nutrients in your fruits and vegetables.

Kosher Products

Some Watkins product labels are imprinted with a
Kosher symbol. The appearance of this symbol on
any product means that the product has been certified
Kosher by officials of the Jewish faith. The
specific symbol appearing on our products represents
the organization that has certified our products—
the Upper Midwest Kashrut Association.
The following Watkins products have been certified
Kosher and Pareve:

Aloe Vera Juice (both)
Black Pepper and Pepper Blends (all)
01115/01926 Cinnamon, Korintje
Extracts
21395/01195 Lemon
21385 Maple
21705 Raspberry
Vanilla
(all—Original Double Strength, Pure, Clear,
and Organic)
21376 Vanilla Nut
Gourmet Herbs and Spices (all except:)
01951 Cinnamon, Saigon
Gourmet Whole Peppercorns (all)
Organic Herbs & Spices (all) (U.S.)
Organic Seasonings
00510 Beef Seasoning
00511 Chicken Seasoning
Seasoning Blends
01960 All-Purpose Seasoning
01961 Apple Bake Seasoning
01977 Omelet & Soufflé Seasoning
01979 Pizza Seasoning
01981/21143 Poultry Seasoning
01982 Pumpkin Pie Spice
21992 Seasoning Salt

Food Sensitivities~Sugar

The following products contain some form of
sugar (including dextrose, corn syrup, etc.):

Flavored Salts (all)
05311 Chai Latte
01232 French Vanilla Cocoa Mix
Dessert Mixes (all but Chocolate)
Extracts
21385 Maple
Vanilla
(all—Original Double Strength, Pure, Clear,
and Organic)
21376 Vanilla Nut
02600 Good Tastings Bread Mix
02005 Lemon Pepper
Medicinal Products
32319 Cough Medicine (Canada)
02320 Cough Syrup Plus (U.S.)
02326 Supercold Cough Medicine (U.S.)
00511 Organic Chicken Seasoning
Pizza Crust Mixes (both)
Sauces & Condiments
Barbecue Sauce Concentrates (all)
01058 Calypso Hot Pepper Sauce
01056 Inferno Sauce
01168 Meat Magic
01169 Steak Sauce
01057 Tropical Salsa
Seasoning Blends
01961 Apple Bake Seasoning
01959 Chili Seasoning
01987 Coleslaw Seasoning
01989 Fish & Seafood Seasoning
01972 Grill Seasoning
01986 Potato Salad Seasoning
21992 Seasoning Salt
Snack & Dip Seasonings:
02068 Bacon & Onion
02054 Crab
02055 Cucumber & Dill
02056 Garden Vegetable
02062 Salsa & Sour Cream
02070 Sesame & Garlic (seasonal)
02064 Tomato & Bacon (seasonal)
02065 Tomato & Horseradish
Soup/Gravy (all)
02090 SoyNilla® (U.S.)

Food Sensitivities~Salt

The following products contain salt:

Barbecue Sauce Concentrates (all)
01058 Calypso Hot Pepper Sauce
01232 French Vanilla Cocoa Mix
Dessert Mixes (all)
Flavored Salts (all)
02600 Good Tastings Bread Mix
01168 Meat Magic
Organic Seasonings
00510 Beef Seasoning
00511 Chicken Seasoning
Pizza Crust Mixes (both)
Seasoning Blends
01959 Chili Seasoning
01987 Coleslaw Seasoning
01989 Fish & Seafood Seasoning
01972 Grill Seasoning
01986 Potato Salad Seasoning
Snack & Dip Seasonings (all)
Soup/Gravy (all)
01169 Steak Sauce
Salt

Food Sensitivities~MSG

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

Some people have experienced unpleasant symptoms
after consuming foods with MSG. This is
thought to affect about 2% of the population
(fewer than the percentage who have allergic reactions
to other foods).

Watkins adds no MSG to any of its products;
however, MSG does occur naturally in a wide variety
of foods, such as Parmesan cheese, mushrooms
and tomatoes, and is present in flavoring agents
such as hydrolyzed proteins and autolyzed yeast
extracts.

In the case of hydrolyzed protein products (such
as in our Soup Bases and Barbecue Sauces), the
glutamate that is present is the same as that found
in fruits, vegetables, meats and grains. Also, an
8-ounce serving of broiled chicken breast contains
15 times more free glutamate—alleged to be the
cause of “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome”—than an
8-ounce serving of processed food containing HVP
(hydrolyzed vegetable protein).

Food Sensitivities~Gluten-Free/Vinegar

Some people have an acute sensitivity to gluten, a
protein present in wheat and some other grains.
Because distilled white vinegar is made from grain based
alcohol, there are varying schools of
thought on whether gluten-sensitive individuals
should use products containing this ingredient.
Although the vinegar used by Watkins is, to the
best of our knowledge, gluten-free, it is our position
that this choice is up to the individual and
his/her health care provider. A separate list of
products containing vinegar is found after this
Gluten-Free list.

The products listed below do not contain distilled
white vinegar, and are, to the best of our knowledge,
free of gluten and/or gluten derivatives:

Aloe Vera Juice (both sizes)
01038 Baking Cocoa
01039 Baking Powder
Black Pepper and Pepper Blends (all)
Cinnamon (all)
01232 French Vanilla Cocoa Mix
Coffee, Organic (all) (U.S.)
01040/31040 Cooking Spray
Dessert Mixes (all)
Extract
21365 Peanut Butter
Flavored Salts (all)
Fresh Wash® (both)
Grapeseed Oils (all)
Gourmet Herbs and Spices (all)
Gourmet Whole Peppercorns (all)
Liquid Spices (both)
Medicinal Products
02332 Peppermint Whitening Toothpaste
02300/32300 Settelz
02326 Supercold Cough Medicine (U.S.)
01981/21143 Poultry Seasoning
02012 Sea Salt
Seasoning Blends (all except:)
01959 Chili Seasoning
01976 Meatloaf Seasoning
Snack & Dip Seasonings
02069 Blazin’ Cajun
02055 Cucumber & Dill
02057 Garlic & Dill
02062 Salsa & Sour Cream
02071 Sesame & Garlic (seasonal)
02070 Tomato & Basil (seasonal)
02065 Tomato & Horseradish
02090 SoyNilla® (U.S.)
Soup Bases
21175 Beef
21180 Cheese
21176 Chicken
21179 Cream

Products Containing Vinegar
The products listed below contain distilled white
vinegar or vinegar solids. Our supplier has stated
that “to the best of our knowledge, no gluten is
present” in the distilled white vinegar used by
Watkins. However, we provide this list as a service
to those who choose to avoid vinegar. These products
are otherwise gluten-free.

Barbecue Sauce Concentrates (all)
Hot Sauces/Salsas (all)
01168 Meat Magic
Seasoning Blends
01959 Chili Seasoning
01976 Meatloaf Seasoning
01169 Steak Sauce

Food Sensitivities~Dairy Products

The following products contain dairy-derived
materials and/or sodium caseinate:

01232 French Vanilla Cocoa Mix
05311 Chai Latte
01040/31040 Cooking Spray
Flavored Salts
01993 Butter
Snack & Dip Seasonings
02050 Bacon & Cheddar
02055 Cucumber & Dill
02057 Garlic & Dill
02062 Salsa & Sour Cream
02065 Tomato & Horseradish
Soup/Gravy
21180 Cheese
21176 Chicken
21179 Cream
21177 Mushroom
21173 Turkey