These are the top questions we receive about our Products, Practices and Principles. If you don’t find the answer to your question, or want to learn a little more, please get in touch!
RAISING PRACTICES FAQs
Are your beef products 100% Grass-Fed and Grass-Finished? With no grains ever consumed?
Yes, all of our beef is sourced from cattle that are 100% grass-fed AND grass-finished, with no grains ever consumed. Most cattle start on grass, but then are moved to a feedlot and fed grain to be fattened up during the last portion of their lives. Our cattle spend their entire lives on pasture so we clarify with “grass-fed and grass-finished” to provide the distinction that our cattle are never in a feedlot nor fed grain.
What is Certified Humane?
Certified Humane® is a program of Humane Farm Animal Care (“HFAC”), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve animal welfare. It’s widely known as the “gold standard” of farm animal care certification. Our 100% grass-fed beef ranches all meet all HFAC’s rigorous standards and regularly pass their thorough inspection processes. In fact, we try to do even better than their standards!
Is your beef treated with antibiotics or hormones?
No! Our cattle are never treated with antibiotics and never given added hormones. Since our cattle are allowed to graze and grow as nature intended, they have fewer health problems than industrially raised cattle. Our producers do treat sick cattle as needed, but those animals are segregated and removed from our program.
Do you use mRNA vaccines?
Our ranchers do not use mRNA vaccines, and will continue to comply with all Certified Humane standards for animal care and husbandry.
Is your beef Certified Grass-Fed?
There is a lot of work to be done in the certification process of grass-fed—unlike Organic, there is currently not a standard that everyone uses and is recognized by the USDA. TWR supports having a standard, but we don’t believe that any of the current certifications fully meet our standards. An example of this: some certifications allow cattle to be confined and to eat grass pellets. We have a strict no-confinement standard, so we do not want to carry the same labels as a company that allows this. Our beef is 100% grass-fed and 100% pasture-raised.
PRODUCT FAQs
WHERE CAN I FIND THE EXPIRATION DATE ON THE PACKAGE?
How long will your products keep in the refrigerator after opening?
5-7 days in the fridge.
Where can I buy Teton Waters Ranch products?
Great question! Check out our Where To Buy page to find a retail location near you.
Do your products have a casing?
All our sausages are skinless (no casing).
ALLERGENS AND DIETARY PREFERENCES FAQs
Is your product gluten free/preservative free?
Absolutely! All of our products are clean and free of gluten, fillers, nitrates, antibiotics.
Do your products contain nightshades?
Yes, some of them. Any of our products that have tomatoes, red pepper, paprika, (or any type of “hot” pepper, with the exception of black or white pepper) do contain nightshades.
WHAT TYPE OF VINEGAR DO YOU USE IN YOUR PRODUCTS?
Are there any spices or ingredients not listed on the package?
Yes, there may be some spices not listed that are less than 2% of the formulation. If you do have a question regarding a specific spice being present in any product please email us at info@tetonwatersranch.com and we can answer any questions you may have.
How do I know if your products contain allergens?
Please navigate to the specific product page. Under the ingredient list it will list if any major allergens are present.
Are your manufacturing and production facilities allergen free?
We work with a variety of partners; some of our production facilities do manufacture products that contain common allergens such as milk, shellfish, egg, soy, wheat and sesame.
While we take the utmost care to ensure production happens on thoroughly cleaned and sterilized equipment, there is a risk that allergens may come in contact with our products. Please reach out if you have specific questions or concerns.
Do you use natural or artificial smoke on your products?
We use both natural and artificial hickory and maplewood smoke on all our dinner sausage products.
Do your products contain MSG?
No, none of our products contain MSG.
Are your products Paleo-friendly?
All are, except for Jalapeño Cheddar Bratwurst, which contains cheese, and our Maple Breakfast Sausage, which contains sugar.
Are your products Whole30® compliant/approved?
Yes! All our products without cheese are Whole30 Approved®!
Are your products keto-friendly?
Our products can be a convenient and delicious choice for those following a ketogenic diet due to our emphasis on quality meat, low-carb content, absence of added sugars, and commitment to natural ingredients. As with any dietary choice, it’s always recommended to check product labels and nutritional information to ensure they align with individual keto goals.
Are your products Halal or Kosher?
Currently we are not certified Halal or Kosher.
