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THUMANN'S LISTING OF CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE MEATS UPDATED 
 
The listing of products that have been certified GF by GFCO has been  updated 
to be easier to read. See the updated listing at 
_http://gfco.org/display2.php_ (http://gfco.org/display2.php) 
 
Thumann's has been producing quality meat products since 1949, meeting the  
desire for health-conscience Americans to have higher quality deli meats.  
Thumann's gluten-free products allow them to meet the needs of a growing market  
of persons following a gluten-free diet.
 
GFCO offers a program with strict standards, regular inspections, product  
and ingredient testing in the production plants and through random testing off  
site.
 
Thumann's has produced gluten-free products since its founding in 1949. But  
according to Jackie Burke, RN, BSN, and resident Thumann's nutritional  
consultant, We wanted to adapt and adhere to this system of standards based on  
scientific research, so that we could improve the health and dietary options of  
people living on a gluten-free diet.
 
In fact, the Gluten-Free certification is only one way Thumann's is  
addressing an overall healthier dietary standard throughout its product line. We  
presently have 10 products certified by the American Heart Association, says  
Burke. 
 
Thumann's also launched a new line of all-natural deli products, produced  
with sea salt, pure cane sugars, and pure natural ingredients. Nutrition has  
always been important to Thumann's - not just the company, but also our family,  
states Burke, whose husband Bob Burke, Jr. is company Vice President. We 
never  use flavor enhancers like MSG. Our products are typically lower in salt and 
fat  than others in this category.
 
It is important for people to have these products, because they give such a  
wide range of convenience and variety. Our goal is to make them a solid source 
 of nutrition, as well, adds Burke. With these certifications, people will 
know  they can trust the nutritional and health values of our products. For more 
 information, call 201-935-3636, e-mail [log in to unmask] 
(mailto:[log in to unmask])  or  visit _www.thumanns.com_ 
(http://www.thumanns.com) .
 

Cynthia Kupper, RD, CD
Executive Director
Gluten Intolerance  Group of North America
31214 - 124 Ave SE, Auburn WA 98092-3667
Phone:  253-833-6655
Fax: 253-833-6675
_www.GLUTEN.net_ (http://www.GLUTEN.net) 
_www.GFCO.org_ (http://www.GFCO.org) 
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