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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the most popular organic products in your country?
Today organic food is the fastest-growing sector. We've come far from our roots but there is still room for improvement.
Organic products are the future. They are safer, better for our environment, and more affordable for consumers.
They are also generally more expensive. This is why we created the Organic Food Index. We wanted to determine which foods are the most popular among shoppers today and whether these trends are changing.
The results show that organic food is becoming increasingly popular. Between 2011 and 2012 the number of Americans buying organic food increased nearly 50%.
According to the USDA, organic production increased by 10% last year alone. 9% now comes from organic foods in the United States.
While organic food is certainly gaining ground, it seems that it is still an expensive choice for consumers. According to the Organic Trade Association OTA, organic food retail prices are about twice those of conventional products.
The organic food sector is growing faster than other segments of the food supply. You can see that organic food has been steadily increasing since 2009.
According to OTA's data, organic products sold in supermarkets grew at 14% between 2010 - 2011.
This is because of consumer demand for healthier products, which explains the rise in organic food sales across all age categories.
However, the younger generation is leading the charge in choosing organic food. Millennials are twice more likely to purchase organic food than baby boomers. Young adults aged below 35 account for 25%.
What is an organic food processor?
Organic food producers use organic methods to grow their products. These foods include fruits and vegetables, grains, as well as dairy products.
Organic food production is only possible on farms where the crops are grown naturally. This includes soil preparation, crop rotation, and pest management.
For an agricultural product to be considered organic, it must meet strict criteria set out by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).
These guidelines are designed to ensure consumers have access to safe, healthy and nutritious food.
Organic foods offer many health benefits. They are free from heavy metal contamination and pesticide residues. They also have higher nutritional content and better taste.
USDA Organic Products must have the "USDA Certified organic" label.
This certification means the product has met the standards of the National Organic Program.
Organic food helps us eat healthier and also protects the environment.
Organic farming methods preserve natural resources, such as water or land. Organic farming also helps to reduce greenhouse gases emissions, which are responsible for climate change.
Organic agriculture uses fewer chemicals and reduces pollution runoff.
Because of this, harmful gases such as ammonia and even nitrates will not build up in the air.
There are many types of organic farming, including conventional, regenerative, agroecological, and permaculture.
Conventional agriculture refers to the use synthetic inputs, such as pesticides/fertilizers.
Regenerative farming includes compost, cover crops, as well as green manures that improve soil health. It also promotes biodiversity.
Agroecology promotes healthy relationships between humans and plants.
Permaculture encourages self-sufficiency by creating systems that are similar to nature.
Why should I go organic?
Conventional agriculture has been linked with many health problems including asthma, allergies. Healthy choices must be made when purchasing food.
The Environmental Working Group offers these tips:
As much as possible, purchase organic fruits or vegetables
USDA organic labels are required for meat, poultry, eggs and milk.
Avoid processed foods that are labeled "natural" or "no added ingredients."
Carefully review ingredient lists. If an ingredient isn’t listed, it might be added during processing.
Fresh meats are better than canned or frozen. Frozen and canned foods often contain less nutrient-rich ingredients like high fructose corn syrup.
What should I look out for when buying organic products?
USDA-certified organic labels should be sought. This guarantee that the product has met specific standards set forth by USDA. You will find the USDA Organic seal on all boxes, cartons and cans.
When purchasing meat, ensure it is 100% organic. Cattle are ruminants. They eat the whole animal. Ruminant cattle have four stomach areas: rumen (reticulum), omasum (omasum), and abomasum. If the cow is to be labeled "100% organic", all of its parts must have been organically fed.
Chicken should be only purchased from chickens raised on organic feed, and not given antibiotics. Chickens are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Omnivorous chickens have a digestive system that includes a crop (proventriculus), gizzard and small intestine.
When buying dairy products, ensure they come from cows fed 100% organically grown feed. Like ruminants and dairy cows, they have four stomach compartments. The fourth stomach compartment--the cow's udder--is where milk is produced.
When purchasing other types of livestock, check the label to see what percentage of the diet the animals were fed. One example is pork that may be labeled '95% Organic'. This means that 95 percent came from organic sources.
Statistics
- Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids were up to 50 percent higher in organic meats and milk than in conventionally raised products.[3] (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)
- 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)
- When packaged products indicate they are “made with organic [specific ingredient or food group],” they contain at least 70% organically produced ingredients. (usda.gov)
External Links
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- PubMed Evaluation of the micronutrients in plant foods made by conventional and organic farming methods.
- Comparison of the total and ascorbic Acid content of freeze-dried and frozen-dried marionberry, strawberries, and corn grown according to conventional, organic, and sustainable agriculture 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 vitamin and carotenoid analysis of milk from total mixed-ration-fed cows is optimized for xanthophyll detection. ScienceDirect
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- EWG's 2022 Guide for Shoppers to Pesticides on Produce
- Clean Fifteen(tm), Conventional Produce With the Least Pesticides
How To
What happens to your Body When You Switch To Organic Products?
Organic products are produced without the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. They come from clean water sources, and are raised on free-range animals. The term "organic", which means they don't contain additives or chemicals, refers to their non-containing any. This product was created by nature, and therefore does not contain harmful substances.
Natural refers to the way food was grown. It is used to describe food that has not been processed into its final form, such as fruits. Natural foods are usually fresher than processed foods, as they haven’t been exposed to heat, radiation, chemical preservatives, or other treatments. Some people think natural does not necessarily mean healthy. Experts believe there is no difference in organic and conventional food. Both types can be tested for safety and quality. Organic produce contains fewer pesticide and other pollutants than conventionally-grown produce.
In general, most grocery stores now offer organic options. Check with your local market if you want organic meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, and seafood. Some companies sell only organic products; others have separate sections for them. USDA Certified Organic, Non GMO Project Verified. Biodynamic Association Certified. Rainforest Alliance Certified.
These products should not be consumed if you are pregnant. Pesticides are known to affect unborn babies and infants.
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