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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an inorganic food?

Organic food does not use pesticides or 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 may cause damage to animals as well as humans.

Inorganic foods are meats, fishes, eggs, buttermilk, cheese, yogurt and honey as well as vegetables, fruits and spices.

Organic refers specifically to the method an agricultural product has been grown. Organic farming employs natural methods and soil amendments for growing crops. Conventional agriculture uses pesticides or fertilizers.

U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines must be followed when organic food is labeled. 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. Additionally, organic food must be raised without toxic chemicals, petroleum-based fertilizers, sewage sludges, or ionizing radiation.

What are the things to look for when purchasing organic products?

USDA-certified organic labels are desirable. This guarantee that the product has met specific standards set forth by USDA. Look for the "USDA Organic" seal on packages, boxes, cartons, cans, and jars.

When shopping for meat ensure it comes only from cows that are fed 100% organic feed. Ruminants are cattle that chew their cud. Ruminant cattle have 4 stomach compartments: Rumen, reticulum and omasum. To be labeled '100% organic, all animal parts must be organically nourished.

You should only purchase chicken that has been raised organically. It must not have ever been treated with antibiotics. Omnivore chickens eat both animals and plants. The digestive tract of an omnivorous chicken is composed of a crop and proventriculus, gizzard as well as small intestine, large intestinale, and anus.

It is important to ensure that dairy products are from cows that were fed 100% organic feed. Just like ruminants have four stomachs, dairy cows have four. Milk comes from the fourth stomach compartment--the udder.

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.

What is an organic food manufacturer?

Organic food producers make products that are organically grown. These foods include fruits and vegetables, grains, as well as dairy products.

Organic food production takes place on farms where crops are nurtured naturally. This includes soil preparation, pest controls, and crop rotation.

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), must set strict criteria for organic agricultural products.

These guidelines help consumers access healthy, safe and nutritious foods.

Organic food has many benefits, including lower pesticide residues and higher levels of heavy metal contamination as well as better nutrition and flavor.

USDA certified organic products must bear the USDA Certified Organic label.

This certification signifies that the product meets all standards set by the National Organic Program.

Organic food can help us eat better and protect our environment.

Organic farming techniques conserve water and land. Organic methods also reduce greenhouse gas emissions that can cause climate change.

Organic agriculture uses fewer chemicals and reduces pollution runoff.

Because harmful gases such as ammonia or nitrates are less likely in the atmosphere, it also improves air quality.

There are many kinds of organic farming: permaculture, regenerative and conventional.

Conventional farming uses synthetic inputs such pesticides and fertilizers.

Regenerative farming is the use of compost, cover crops, or green manures to improve soil health. It encourages biodiversity.

Agroecology is concerned with sustainable relationships between humans, plants, animals, and the environment.

Permaculture encourages self sufficiency by designing systems that mirror nature.

Are organic foods better for us?

According to the Environmental Working Group's recent report on pesticide residues within foods, organic fruits & vegetables contained nearly half of the pesticides that non-organic varieties. Organic strawberries contained four times more pesticides that their conventional counterparts, and organic apples contained eight percent less.

Some studies also suggest that eating organic food helps reduce your exposure to toxic metals, such as mercury and lead. A study concluded that children who ate organic meat had 33% lower levels of blood lead than those who didn’t. Another study concluded that pregnant women should avoid consuming conventional fish due to high levels of mercury.

Organic food is generally safer than non-organic. Experts recommend fresh vegetables and fruits whenever possible in order to reduce the risk of getting cancer.

What are the benefits of organic farming?

Organic farming gives farmers the opportunity to grow food without the use of chemical pesticides. Farmers don't have worry about whether harmful pesticides are affecting their crops or animals.

Organic farming can also use natural fertilizers. These fertilizers aid in the growth of healthy plants as well as reducing the amount chemical waste.

Organic farming is also environmentally friendly. Farmers often use composting techniques to recycle nutrients back into the soil. This helps to reduce pollution and conserve valuable resources.

As well as helping the environment, organic farming increases crop yields. This is because there is much less water used during the growing season.

Organic production methods mean farmers can get higher prices. Consumers who are more informed about the dangers of pesticides or chemical fertilizers will demand healthier food.

This raises the demand to produce organic food products. For these reasons, organic farming is becoming increasingly popular.

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)
• 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)
• Cosmetic brands such as Laurel and Rose Mira are 100 percent organic and have a wide array of skincare products. (en.wikipedia.org)
• According to a study performed by consumerreports.org, organic products, compared to non-organic products, ranged anywhere from 13 percent cheaper to 303 percent more expensive. (en.wikipedia.org)

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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 coming from total mixed ration-fed cattle optimized for xanthophyll discovery - ScienceDirect

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Organic Foods: What You Need to Know

Organic foods are plants and animals grown without pesticides, chemical fertilizers, 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 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.

Globally, organic product consumption has increased significantly over the last decade. Recent statistics show that around half of the world's population consumes at most one organic product per day. This percentage continues to rise and is projected to increase by 70%, 80%, or 90% by 2020.

There are many reasons consumers choose organic products. Organic produce can be preferred for its taste; others prefer them for being healthier. Some people believe organic farming to be more environmentally friendly. But, non-organic products can be a good choice because there are ethical concerns over the treatment and welfare of farm workers.

Organic foods are more expensive than those made from conventional food, though prices may vary by country and region. There are many factors that influence the cost of organic foods. The availability of suitable land for organic agriculture is one factor. Another factor is the price of inputs as well as labour for organic farming. There are other factors such as transportation costs, marketing and taxes. The average price of organic food in Europe is 10% less than regular.

Below are the main differences between conventional and organic foods.

• Organic produce is free of chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, synthetic fertilizers, and growth regulators.
• Organic livestock is fed grasses or grains instead of corn and soybean meals.
• Organic milk comes only from cows who are fed hay and pasture grasses all-naturally.
• 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 meats, poultry, and seafood don't require radiation.
• Raw nuts and seeds are soaked before use.
• Organic cooking only uses healthy oils.
• Organic eggs are laid by hens, and have access to the outdoors.
• Traditional methods are used to extract organic honey.
• Organic chocolate uses beans and sugar that have been organically farmed and processed.
• Organic wines are free from chemical additives.
• Tea leaves made from organic plants are grown by hand.
• Organic cotton is not treated with pesticides.
• Organic cereals and flours contain no preservatives, artificial colours, or flavours.
• All-natural soaps and shampoos don't contain any harsh chemicals.
• All-natural cosmetics have no side effects on the skin.
• All natural cleaning solutions are biodegradable and eco-friendly.
• All natural body products are dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic.
• All-natural personal hygiene products have no fragrance and can be used safely for babies.
• The all-natural baby formula does not contain animal rennet or bovine serum.

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