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Frequently Asked Questions
What are organic fruit?
Organic foods are free of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. They contain more nutrients such vitamins A, C. E, and, in some cases, omega-3 oils. 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.
Most people associate organics with fruits, but organic products also include dairy, meat and poultry, as well as baked goods, personal care items, pet food and household cleaning supplies.
The USDA defines organic as crops that are grown according to federal standards. Non-organic methods cannot be used by farmers to grow these foods. However, they may use approved natural pest control methods, such as crop rotation and cover cropping, and animal feed made from organic materials.
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. Farmers cannot use genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial growth hormones, synthetic insecticides, or synthetic fertilizers.
All the above requirements are met by vegetables and fruits that are labeled "100% Organic". Some farms don't label their products 100% organic, as it could confuse consumers. Instead, they will call their product "made using organic ingredients." "
How can I tell if my produce has been certified organic?
These labels will help you ensure that organic produce is purchased.
USDA Organic Certified – This certification is issued by USDA to ensure that the product is 100% organic.
Certified Naturally-Grown - Produce which has passed strict organic practices requirements, but not yet received USDA certification.
Pastured/Free Range – Produced from animals that live outdoors and graze on grasses or herbs.
These labels indicate that the product meets certain criteria.
- No pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
- No genetically modified organisms
- The animal is never given antibiotics
- Animals are never given hormones.
- No growth-promoting medications
- No feed additives
- No artificial ingredients
- No irradiation
- No sewage solids
- No GMOs
- Never gave antibiotics
- No hormones ever given
- No growth-promoting medications
- No feed-additives
- No artificial ingredients
- No sewage solids (if it's not GMO).
- No irradiation
I hope this article has been helpful.
Organic means it is free from pesticides?
Organic food is organic and free of pesticides. This means that organic food is often free of pesticides and fertilizers.
Organic produce also contains more nutrients than conventionally produced foods because it contains no harmful additives.
Farmers must follow strict guidelines to grow organic crops under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).
These guidelines address soil preparation, crop rotations, pest control, water conservation, harvesting, and other practices.
Organic farming methods also benefit wildlife and natural environments.
What's the difference?
Organic food is produced without pesticides, chemical fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation, or genetic modification. Organic farming practices contribute to soil health, water purity, and animal welfare.
Inorganic foods are produced using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and sewage effluent. Radiation can be used to destroy food, while genetically modified organisms are created by biological engineering.
"Organic" and "natural" are often interchangeable. However, natural does not necessarily mean organic. Natural products can also be labeled with synthetic ingredients.
Organic produce is typically more nutritious than conventional produce because the soil contains fewer harmful chemicals and pesticides. Organic farmers don't use any artificial fertilizers, hormones or antibiotics.
What are some things I should look out for when purchasing organic goods?
Look for USDA-certified organic labels. This certifies that the product has met certain standards set by USDA. Look for the "USDA Organic" seal on packages, boxes, cartons, cans, and jars.
When shopping for meat, ensure it comes from cows fed 100% organic feed. Ruminants are cattle that chew their cud. Ruminant cattle have 4 stomach compartments: Rumen, reticulum and omasum. Organic feeding must be done on all organs of the animal in order to get the cow labelled organic 100 percent.
When buying chicken, make sure it comes only from chickens fed 100% organic feed and never given antibiotics. Omnivore chickens can eat both plants as well as animals. A digestive tract that is omnivorous includes a crop, proventriculus and gizzard. It also contains small intestines, large intestines, and anus.
Buy dairy products that are 100% organically produced. Like ruminants and dairy cows, they have four stomach compartments. The fourth stomach compartment, the udder, is where milk comes from.
When purchasing other types of livestock, check the label to see what percentage of the diet the animals were fed. For example, pork may be labelled '95% organic.' This means 95 percent of the pig's feed came from organic sources.
Statistics
- Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (en.wikipedia.org)
- 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)
- When packaged products indicate they are “made with organic [specific ingredient or food group],” they contain at least 70% organically produced ingredients. (usda.gov)
- Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (en.wikipedia.org)
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Organic Foods: What You Need to Know
Organic foods come from plants and animals without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or additives. They can be produced without the use of genetic engineering or ionizing radiation. Food must not contain artificial colours, flavour enhancers or preservatives. It cannot contain genetically modified organisms.
The term "organic", as it is commonly known, was first used by Justus von Loig in 1845. He coined the phrase "organisch", which means life-giving, to describe manure's properties. Today, organic is synonymous with food production. Organic is a product that contains only naturally occurring substances, such a proteins, fats, or minerals.
Over the past decade, organic products have seen a dramatic increase in consumption. Recent statistics indicate that approximately half of the world’s population eats at least one organic food per day. This number is rising and is expected increase to 70%, 90%, and 80% by 2020.
There are many factors that consumers choose organic produce. Organic products are preferred by many people for their taste and health. Some also prefer organic produce because of the higher quality. Others believe that organic farming is more sustainable. There are ethical concerns regarding farm workers and animals. This is why some people choose organic products.
While organic food is generally more expensive than traditional foods, prices do vary depending upon where you live. Organic food prices are affected by many factors. One is the availability and cost of land that can be used for organic agriculture. Another factor is the cost of inputs, labour and materials required for organic agriculture. Transport costs, marketing costs and taxes are also important. In Europe, for example, organic food prices are 10% more than regular food.
Below is a summary of the major differences between organic food and conventional food.
- Organic produce is free of chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, synthetic fertilizers, and growth regulators.
- Organic livestock are fed grasses, grains and legumes rather than corn or soybean meals.
- Organic milk comes only from cows who are fed hay and pasture grasses all-naturally.
- All raw materials used for organic manufacturing are certified organic.
- Organic fruits and veggies are grown and processed without pesticides and other harmful chemicals.
- Organic meat, poultry and seafood are not subject to radiation.
- You should soak raw nuts and seeds before you use them.
- Organic cooking uses only healthy oils.
- Organic eggs have been laid by hens and given access to outdoor areas.
- The traditional methods used by bees to extract honey organically are still in use today.
- Organic chocolate is made from beans and sugar that have been grown organically and then processed.
- Organic wines don't contain chemical additives.
- Tea leaves made from organic plants are grown by hand.
- Organic cotton can be grown without pesticides or herbicides.
- Organic cereals and flours don't contain preservatives or artificial colours.
- All natural shampoos and soaps are free from harsh chemicals.
- All-natural cosmetics for skin are safe
- All natural cleaning products can be biodegradable and are eco-friendly.
- All natural body care products can be used safely and are dermatologically tested.
- All-natural personal care products are non-fragranced and safe for babies.
- All-natural baby formula contains no bovine serum or animal protein.
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