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Frequently Asked Questions

What are organic fruits?

Organic foods are free of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. They also contain more nutrients, such as vitamins A, C, E, and K, plus omega-3 fatty acids. Organic food is better for the earth and our bodies because of these healthy ingredients.

Organic foods are produced with sustainable farming practices that promote soil quality and biological diversity. They are free from harmful chemicals, radiation, and sewage sludge.

While most consumers associate organics with produce, many organic products include dairy, meat, poultry, eggs, baked goods, personal care items, pet food, and household cleaning supplies.

"Organic" is defined by the USDA as crops that have been grown following strict guidelines set forth in federal government standards. Non-organic methods cannot be used by farmers to grow these foods. They may however use approved natural pest management methods like crop rotation or cover cropping as well as organic feeds.

A farmer must also adhere to guidelines about how much fertilizer or pesticide he applies during the growing season. Also, he must rotate his fields between different crops. GMOs, artificial growthhormones, synthetic insecticides, and synthetic fertilizers cannot be used by farmers.

Fruits and vegetables labelled "100% organic" meet all the requirements above. However, some farms won't claim that their products are 100% organic. This would confuse the consumers. Instead, they will label their product as "made with organic ingredients. "

What is organic meat?

Organic meat means real food, grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Organic meat also indicates that animals were not fed genetically modified food. Because there are no harmful chemicals in the meat, it is safe for human consumption.

Organic meats are also healthier for the environment. When we eat organic foods, we reduce the pollution in landfills, rivers, lakes, etc. Organic farmers generally don't use toxic chemicals that kill birds and insects. We help to protect wildlife.

The best way to ensure that you eat healthy organic meats is to buy them locally whenever possible. Local purchases help keep more money within the community than traveling out of state. Local businesses often pass savings on to customers who shop locally. Shopping locally keeps American jobs in America, rather than sending them abroad.

What is organic food?

Organic produce is free from synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, sewage sludge and confinement feeding. There is no use of growth hormones and no animal testing. These crops can be grown naturally by farmers, and they don't need to be treated with chemicals to control pests or weeds.

Organic farming methods also help to preserve soil quality, reduce erosion, and conserve water resources. Organics have more nutrients than traditional food, which makes them better for our health. Organic foods are often higher in fiber, lower in fat, and less calories than those produced conventionally.

How do I know if my produce is organic?

These three labels are essential if you want to be certain that you are purchasing organic produce.

USDA Organic Certified – Produced by USDA and certified as 100% organic.

Certified Naturally Grown is produce that has met strict organic requirements but not yet been certified by the USDA.

Pastured/Free-range - Made from animals that graze on grass and herbs outdoors.

These labels indicate whether the product meets certain criteria.

• There are no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
• No genetically modified organisms
• The animal is never given antibiotics
• The animal is never given any hormones
• No growth-promoting drugs
• No feed additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No irradiation
• There's no sewage waste sludge
• GMOs prohibited
• There have never been any antibiotics given.
• No hormones ever given
• No growth-promoting drugs
• No feed additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No sewage solids (if it's not GMO).
• No irradiation

I hope you found this article helpful.

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• As for organic meat, regulations require that animals be raised in living conditions that accommodate their natural behaviours (like the ability to graze on pasture), fed 100% organic feed and forage, and not administered antibiotics or hormones. (usda.gov)
• Once certified by the USDA, it can fall into one of four categories: "100 percent organic", "organic," "made with organic ingredients," or "made with less than 70 percent organic ingredients. (en.wikipedia.org)
• When packaged products indicate they are “made with organic [specific ingredient or food group],” they contain at least 70% organically produced ingredients. (usda.gov)
• Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (en.wikipedia.org)

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• PubMed: Assessment of the micronutrients found in plant foods that are produced using organic and conventional agricultural techniques - PubMed


• Comparison of the total phenolic and ascorbic acid content of freeze-dried and air-dried marionberry, strawberry, and corn grown using conventional, organic, and sustainable agricultural practices - PubMed

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• Organic food and its impact on human well-being: ScienceDirect assesses the status quo as well as future research prospects


• Technical note: Simultaneous carotenoid and vitamin analysis of milk from total mixed ration-fed cows optimized for xanthophyll detection - ScienceDirect

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What Organic Foods Are You Looking For?

Organic foods are made from animals and plants without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. They are produced without genetic engineering or the application of ionizing radiation. It must not contain any artificial colours, flavour enhancers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. It must not contain genetically altered organisms (GMOs).

In 1845, Justus von Liebig, a chemist, first coined the term "organic", meaning "life-giving", to describe the properties and characteristics of manure. Most people associate organic with food production. Organic simply means the product is made from only naturally occurring substances such proteins, carbohydrate, and minerals.

In the past decades, the consumption of organic products has grown dramatically worldwide. According to recent statistics, around 50% of the world's population consumes at least one organic product daily. This number is rising and is expected increase to 70%, 90%, and 80% by 2020.

There are many reasons that organic products are chosen by consumers. Organic produce can be preferred for its taste; others prefer them for being healthier. Some people believe organic farming to be more environmentally friendly. There are ethical concerns regarding farm workers and animals. This is why some people choose organic products.

Although organic foods tend to be more expensive than regular ones, prices can vary depending on where they are located. There are different factors influencing the price of organic food. The availability of suitable land for organic agriculture is one factor. Another is the cost for inputs and labour required to grow organic crops. Transport costs, marketing costs and taxes are also important. The average European price for organic food is 10% lower than the regular price.

Below is a summary of the major differences between organic food and conventional food.

• Organic produce does not contain any chemicals, hormones or antibiotics.
• Organic livestock is fed grasses & grains, not corn and soybean meal.
• Organic milk is only produced from cows that are fed all-natural hay and pasture grasses.
• All raw materials used in organic manufacturing processes are certified organic.
• Organic fruits and veggies are grown and processed without pesticides and other harmful chemicals.
• Organic meat, poultry, and seafood do not undergo radiation.
• You should soak raw nuts and seeds before you use them.
• Organic cooking uses only healthy oils.
• Organic eggs were laid by hens. They can also be used in outdoor areas.
• Bees use traditional methods to extract organic honey.
• Organic chocolate is made from beans and sugar that have been grown organically and then processed.
• Organic wines don't contain chemical additives.
• The tea leaves of organic tea come from tea plants that have been hand picked.
• Organic cotton can't be treated with any pesticide or herbicide.
• Organic cereals and flours don't contain preservatives or artificial colours.
• All natural soaps and shampoos do not contain harsh chemicals.
• All-natural cosmetics for skin are safe
• All natural cleaning remedies are biodegradable.
• All natural body care products are hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested.
• All-natural, fragrance-free personal hygiene products can be safely used by babies.
• All-natural baby formula doesn't contain bovine serum or animal rennet.

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