Here are some of the more commonly asked questions from customers about our products. If your question is not answered here, feel free to contact us by writing info@tofurky.com or calling (800) 508-8100 x 19 between 9 am and 5 pm M-F Pacific Time. Or drop us a line at Turtle Island Customer Relations/POB 176/Hood River, OR 97031

Are your products vegan?
All of Turtle Island products are vegan.

Do your products contain nuts?
None of our products contain nuts as ingredients. Some of our ingredient suppliers do process nuts, however, they have segregation and sanitation procedures in place to minimize the risks of cross-contamination.

What common allergens are in your products?
Wheat and Soy-based ingredients are the only ones we use that are considered to be “major allergens” by the FDA.

Do any of your products contain gluten?
Tofurky products all contain premium vital wheat gluten, sourced from Canada, the US and Australia. We do not buy wheat gluten from China, and our trusted wheat gluten supplier of 12 years is not involved in any of the pet food recalls. Gluten, the protein part of the wheat kernel, gives Tofurky its unique meat-like texture.
Our Soy, Five Grain, Indonesian and Veggie Tempeh products are gluten free.

Are your products kosher?
All of our products are certified kosher-parve by Kosher Services of America (KSA) with the exception of the Tofurky Feast, Gravy and Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing parts of which are made for us in a plant that is currently without kosher supervision.

How long will your products last after they have been opened?
This depends on the product and the cleanliness of the refrigerator environment, length of time out of the refrigerator, etc. As a general rule of thumb, once opened product should be resealed in an airtight bag or container and returned to refrigeration as soon as possible. Under these conditions, product should be safe for several days. Signs of spoilage are slimy texture, off smell or growth of mold. Remember what your mother told you: “When in doubt, throw it out”.

Can I freeze Tofurky products?
All Tofurky products purchased in a refrigerated state may be stored frozen for up to a year from date of freezing provided they are frozen prior to their pull date.

How long can I store the Tofurky roast in the refrigerator?
Tofurky Roasts can be kept at 40F or colder for 30 days without spoilage.

Do you have any recipes?
Recipes available at http://www.tofurky.com/recipes.htm

Do your products contain MSG?
We don’t add MSG to any of our products.

Do you use non-GMO ingredients?
We do not use Genetically Modified Ingredients or any ingredient manufactured with biotechnology.

Are your products organic?
We use organic ingredients wherever supply and costs make it feasible. All of our Tempeh and Tofu products are made with certified organic soybeans. We are certified by Oregon Tilth as an organic processor of foods.

Why don’t you make a low sodium product?
Though most or all of our products are significantly lower in sodium than their meat counterparts, only our line of Tempeh products would be considered low sodium.

Do you use hexane extracted soy protein isolates and concentrates?
Unlike most of our larger competitors, we do not use any soy isolates, concentrates or other ingredients manufactured using the eco-toxin, hexane.

Does a larger corporation own Turtle Island Foods?
Turtle Island Foods is a family-owned, independent company and has been that way since 1980.

Where is “Turtle Island”?
Turtle Island is the name that some Native American tribes gave to the North American continent. They believed that the earth was once all water and Turtle volunteered his shell as a home for the land animals. Thus, if you live in North America, you live on “Turtle Island”. Our offices and production facility are in Hood River, OR overlooking the banks of the Columbia River, on the western edge of the Turtle’s shell.