Thank you for your interest in the health aspects of GERBS pumpkin seeds! We are based out of the scenic and historic shoreline of Bristol, Rhode Island offering a certified all-natural pumpkin seed free of any chemicals, preservatives, free radicals, cooking oils, or artificial coloring & flavors. From the beginning to the end of each day, our top priorities are customer satisfaction and taste, we accomplish this, by making GERBS out of the highest quality ingredients giving our product its Gourmet appeal. After our pumpkin seeds are cleaned, seasoned, roasted, and packaged, all within 24-hours, our seeds have a shelf life of ONE year without adding any PRESERVATIVES! Furthermore, since Gerbs are made in our facility, we can guarantee each bag is free of gluten, wheat, peanuts, and other tree nuts of any kind!