Hawthorn: Identification, Edible and Health Benefits

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I determine if my produce was organic?

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

USDA Organic Certified - Produce certified by the USDA as being 100% organic.

Certified Naturally Grown – Produce that meets strict organic standards but has not received USDA certification.

Pastured/Free Range - Produce from animals who live outdoors and graze freely on grass and herbs.

These labels are used to indicate that the product meets specified criteria.

• No pesticides nor synthetic fertilizers
• No genetically modified organisms
• Animals are never given antibiotics
• The animal is never given any hormones
• No growth-promoting drug
• No feed additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No irradiation
• There's no sewage waste sludge
• GMOs prohibited
• Never was an antibiotic given
• No hormones ever given
• There are no growth-promoting drugs
• No feed-additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No sewage effluent (if it isn't a GMO).
• No irradiation

I hope you found the article useful.

What is inorganic food?

Organic food is not produced with pesticides or artificial fertilizers. These chemicals may be harmful to your health and can also be found in non-organic foods.

Organic food is grown naturally without harmful substances such as chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. These chemicals can cause harm to animals and humans.

Inorganic food includes meat, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, honey, grains, vegetables, fruits, spices, and herbs.

Organic refers the way an agricultural product grows. Organic farming is based on natural methods, soil amendments, and crop growth. Conventional farming uses pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals.

Organic foods must comply with strict guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The National Organic Program Standards require that all organic foods are free of prohibited substances such as antibiotics and growth hormones, genetically modified organisms or industrial solvents. Organic food must be grown without the use of toxic chemicals or petroleum-based fertilizers.

Does organic mean that it is not sprayed with pesticides?

Organic food is organic and free of pesticides. This means there is little or no exposure to chemicals such as fertilizers and herbicides.

Because organic produce is free of harmful additives, it also has more nutrients than conventionally grown foods.

The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) requires farmers to follow strict guidelines for growing crops certified as organic.

These guidelines include soil preparation, crop rotation, pest control, water conservation, and harvesting practices.

Organic farming methods also benefit wildlife and natural environments.

Statistics

• To provide the highest quality products and services to every customer, with a dedicated workforce that puts the customer first and takes the extra step to achieve 100% customer satisfaction and loyalty. (hollinsorganic.com)
• Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (en.wikipedia.org)
• Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (en.wikipedia.org)
• 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)

External Links

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• Occupational Pesticide Exposures and Cancer Risk: A Review: Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B: Vol 15, No 4


• Genetically modified food safety and public concerns: a review by Journal of Food Science and Technology

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• EWG's 2022 Shopper’s Guide to pesticides in produce


• Clean Fifteen(tm), Conventional Produce With the Least Pesticides

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• U.S. organic sales soared to a new high of nearly $62 billion in 2020

How To

Are there downsides to buying organic products?

The benefits of organic food are well known. There are, however, some drawbacks. There are also higher consumer prices and lower quality standards.

There's nothing wrong with wanting more variety when it comes to groceries. But we've been conditioned to expect cheap foods that taste awful. It's because most grocery stores carry identical prepackaged food.

Organic food is becoming more and more popular due to its superior nutrition and delicious taste. How can you convince people to pay a little more?

You could also tell them organic food is more expensive. This doesn't necessarily mean organic food tastes better. It might even make them suspicious of your motives.

Instead, you should highlight its many benefits. Organic food is more nutritious, has fewer pesticides, and uses fewer antibiotics. Organic food is also grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers or herbicides. This makes it healthier for our bodies and the environment.

Many people avoid organic food because they assume it's too expensive. But if they think about the health benefits, it may be worth spending a few bucks per week.

The reason why organic food tastes better is that it's produced under strict guidelines that prevent contamination. Organic food tends to have more vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients.

Organic food is also more delicious because it's harvested later in the season. This makes it easier to digest and fresher.

Organic food is often cheaper as it's grown organically which requires less labor and fertilizer.

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