Caring for Your Family, Home & the Environment...

The need for companies to practice
“green” manufacturing is more
important than ever. Watkins has
been a pioneer in natural living,
utilizing the finest natural ingredients
since 1868. They continue
their commitment to you and the
environment by implementing
processes that reduce waste and
conserve energy. How does Watkins reduce waste and
make a positive impact on the earth?

• Offer a full line of plant based home care products that
are free of pollutants and biodegradable.
• Offer a full line of USDA certified 100% Organic Herbs
and Spices and All-Natural Pure Extracts.
• Adhere to a strict paper, plastic, and aluminum recycling
program.
• Utilize biodegradable packing materials.
• Use soy-based ink in our printed marketing materials.
• Employ e-communications and encourage customers,
Associates, and vendors to obtain information online
instead of in printed form.
• Gravity fed filling processes: Watkins fills the bulk dry
mixes using time-tested gravity feeds. This allows Watkins
to conserve energy that would normally be used to
power a pneumatic or conveyor system.
• Use lighter weight product packaging. Simply reducing
our plastic bottle weight for various products has saved
thousands of pounds of plastic from waste.
• Encourage vendors to use renewable energy and cut
waste.
• Utilize Lean business and manufacturing practices to
help eliminate waste and streamline operations.

BLEACH…Yuck!

The common household disinfectant cleaner that many of us
have come to rely on can make us sick - who knew? The
fact is bleach can damage eyes, skin and lungs and is registered
with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as
an antimicrobial pesticide. That’s right, a pesticide. Not
only is bleach considered a pesticide, it also releases dioxins
and mercury into the environment during production of it.

Yuck! Research is showing that while bleach might whiten
whites, it doesn’t always disinfect surface areas like countertops
and fixtures. In fact, in order for bleach to disinfect
these areas, it needs to sit for 30 minutes, and if the area is
dirty or hasn’t been cleaned in advance those 30 minutes
you just wasted letting it sit are for nothing! Take into consideration
the recent uprising in bacteria that are anti-biotic
resistant (believed to be linked to the over use of bleach and
other anti-bacterial products) and the risks are simply not
worth it.

Bleach Alternatives

Disinfecting Surfaces
Minimize dirt on hard surfaces with frequent mini-cleanings
using a naturally derived cleaner, like Watkins Natural All-
Purpose Cleaner. Not only will you limit bacteria accumulation
and clean-up dirt, you will refresh your soul with the
natural scent of Lavender, Aloe & Green Tea or Lemon.
Here are some other ways to limit bacteria in your home -
beware of the sponge:
• Clean your cleaning tools: Regularly wash your kitchen
sponge in the dishwasher or zap it in the microwave for
about 10 seconds and let it dry.
• Drop the sponge: Use a clean micro fiber cloth to wipe
down countertops and other hard surfaces - using a
sponge will just redeposit the bacteria you are trying so
hard to clean-up.
• Keep it clean: Before and after you prepare food on a
hard surface, use a good all-purpose cleaner, like Watkins
Natural All-Purpose Cleaner, and a clean cloth to
wipe down the area.

Laundry
Remove stains, whiten whites and conserve the environment
at the same time with Watkins Lemon Liquid Laundry Detergent.
The three times concentrated power makes this detergent
a Green alternative to many major brand detergents
& bleaches and it reduces waste by using less than half the
plastic of traditional 100 oz. bottles.
• Pre-treat stains with Watkins Liquid Laundry Detergent.
• In the summer use Mother Nature to your advantage,
good old fashioned sun-light offers the same whitening
power as bleach and it’s free!

Clean & Fresh ~ Smells Like Lemons!

I just love cleaning with this product. It works like a charm and the fresh smell of lemons leaves my house smelling fantastic.

I cleaned the inside of my microwave the other day (hubby heated up some nachos~imagine the salsa and cheese spots). I didn't notice it right away so it was kinda a hard and stuck on. So I sprayed the inside with the lemon all purpose cleaner, closed the door for a few minutes. When back and it just wiped out so nicely. Plus it smelled wonderful to boot! Cleaning with this product is a breeze!

Love the Shea Butters!

One of my many favorite Watkins products is the Mango Shea Butter. The scent is fantastic. Every time I use it I close my eyes and the smell takes me away to a tropical place for a few seconds as I am applying it. Another great reason I love this product is that you don't have to use a large amount of it and or keep reapplying it. My second favorite one is the Lemon Shea butter, oh how it reminds me of lemon meringue pie.

If you are looking for a special treat for yourself or a wonderful gift for someone. This is it!

Peppercorns

As with coffee beans and wine grapes, varieties of peppercorns can have different flavor characteristics that are dependent on climate, soil and growing conditions.

• Malabar peppercorns, from India, are small, full-bodied, strong, aromatic, and a favorite of many.
• Tellicherry peppercorns, from the Malabar region, are larger and milder, and considered the best for grinding fresh in a peppermill.
• Lampong peppercorns, grown in Indonesia, have a very bold and pungent flavor - even stronger than Malabar.
• Muntok pepper, a relative of Lampong, is grown exclusively for making white pepper.

Don't Do Anything Rash…

Gardening season is in full bloom, so don't let skin irritations keep you from digging all the way in. Sun, heat and humidity, as well as exposure to certain plants and biting insects, may lead to skin rashes and irritations. The best way to avoid rashes is to protect your skin and avoid the irritant, but that's not always possible. If you experience occasional skin rashes and irritations as a result of spending time outdoors—don't scratch. Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water, and avoid clothing that may have come in contact with the irritant. After washing, consult an old friend—Watkins Red Clover Salve. Red clover is a natural skin treatment that has been used for centuries to treat skin discomforts. It may be just what you need to avoid those little bumps in life.

Brenda Koth, MS, RD

Grape News for Your Skin!

The newest anti-aging beauty treatment doesn't require surgery, acid peels or injections. A few dabs of grapeseed oil onto your skin and around the eye area can help diminish fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin's appearance, and make it feel as smooth as silk. In the days of Cleopatra, women applied the leftovers from winemaking directly onto their skin, and those who stomped grapes at Italian wineries noted the smoothness of their skin. It wasn't until recently, however, that the anti-aging and skin beautifying properties were attributed to the oil inside the grapeseeds. You'll find traces of grapeseed oil in some high-end cosmetics, but you'll get the greatest benefits by applying grapeseed oil directly onto the skin. Extremely light and absorbent, Watkins All-Natural Body Oils contain pure, all-natural grapeseed oil in a unique blend of natural plant oils and vitamin E for smooth, vibrant, younger-looking skin.

Brenda Koth, MS, RD

Here's the dirt on food!

Lunchtime - a spoonful of this, a handful of that, a dab of ...dirt? Like it or not, we actually eat several pounds of dirt in our lifetime, according to Susan Moores, a St. Paul, Minnesota, dietitian. Luckily, Mom was right - a little dirt never hurt anyone - but there are a few other culprits that are cause for concern. Bugs, weeds and other critters wreak havoc on plants, and chemicals ar often used to keep them away. Since these chemicals are specifically designed not to wash off in the rain, it stands to reason that they won't wash off with tap water, either. Even organically-grown foods harbor dirt, insects and bacteria that water alone won't wash off. If the thought of ingesting dirt and other foreign matter isn't very appetizing, Watkins Fresh Wash can help make it all a little easier to swallow. Fresh Wash is proven to work 400% better than rinsing with water alone, removing over 90% of surface contaminants and impurities. It even doubles the healthy life of lettuce. Choose from spray or concentrate - either way, it will definitely clean your palate!

Brenda Koth, MS, RD

The Agony of De Feet

If you're itching to kick off your boots and tiptoe through the tulips, you'd better do some "sole" searching first. If there's one part of our body that we tend to neglect, it's our feet. With proper care, you'll feel good about baring your soles, and you may even avoid having to foot the bill for a doctor visit. If your feet are looking a little rough around the edges, try Watkins Peppermint Foot Scrub with pure peppermint oil and pumice-it will rid your feet of dry, dead skin and smooth out the rough spots. For a surge of energy that will absolutely knock your socks off, massage your feet everyday with Watkins Peppermint Foot Cream. The pure peppermint oil will energize your entire body and help to relieve pain and itching. If you work out, apply Peppermint Foot Cream before exercise. Research shows the aroma of peppermint can help you work harder and faster, resulting in more calories burned during exercise. Both are available at Watkins Museum and Store, just a pumice stone's throw from downtown.

Brenda Koth, MS, RD

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