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Through our website, we want to bring people closer to delicious, creative meals that nourish both body and soul. We don’t intend to become famous chefs –we just love food!
We firmly believe in celebrating the beauty of different cultures through their cuisine. From home kitchens to 5-star restaurants, each meal has its own secret recipe for success.
The love for Saffron initially inspired us on this journey, but our mission is much larger than that. We strive to provide helpful resources and meaningful conversations about organic farming techniques, cooking tips and culinary customs from around the world.
If you’d like to join us in showcasing your special family recipes or other noteworthy ideas relating to food culture, please reach out at [email protected] –your contribution will be highly cherished!
For now, love yourself and enjoy this one ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is organic food?
Organic produce does not contain synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and sewage sludge. It is also grown without irradiation or genetic engineering. No growth hormones are used. Animal testing is also not done. 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 practices preserve soil quality and help conserve water resources. Organics are also better for your health as they contain more nutrients that conventional food. Organic products are typically higher in fiber and lower in fat and calories than conventionally produced ones.
What are my top priorities when buying organic products
USDA-certified organic label are desirable. This guarantee that the product has met specific standards set forth by USDA. On all packages, boxes and cartons, look for the USDA Organic seal.
When shopping for meat, ensure it comes from cows fed 100% organic feed. Cattle are ruminants. They eat the whole animal. Ruminant cattle are divided into four stomach compartments, the rumen and reticulum as well as the omasum and abmasum. To be labeled '100% organic, all animal parts must be organically nourished.
Buy chicken from only organic chickens that have been fed 100% organic food and are not given antibiotics. Chickens can eat both animal and plant food. Omnivorous chickens have a digestive tract composed of a crop, proventriculus, gizzard, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.
When buying dairy products, ensure they come from cows fed 100% organically grown feed. Just like ruminants have four stomachs, dairy cows have four. The fourth stomach compartment is the udder.
If you are buying other types of livestock, make sure to check the label to determine the percentage of their diet. For example, pork may be marked "95% organic" to indicate that 95 percent of the pork's feed is organic.
What is an Organic Food Producer?
Organic food producers create products that are grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers. These foods include fruits as well vegetables, grains and dairy products.
Organic food production takes place on farms where crops are nurtured naturally. This includes crop rotation, soil preparation, and pest control.
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), has strict requirements for agricultural products to be certified organic.
These guidelines are designed to ensure consumers have access to safe, healthy and nutritious food.
The benefits of eating organic range from lower levels of pesticide residues and heavy metal contamination to higher nutrient content and better flavour.
USDA certified organic products must bear the USDA Certified Organic label.
This certification means that the product meets standards established by the National Organic Program.
As well as ensuring that we eat healthier, organic food also helps protect our environment.
Organic farming techniques help preserve natural resources such as water and land. Organic farming techniques also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which contributes to climate change.
Organic agriculture uses less chemicals and reduces the amount of pollution runoff.
Because harmful gases such as ammonia or nitrates are less likely in the atmosphere, it also improves air quality.
There are many types and varieties of organic farming.
Conventional farming is the use of synthetic inputs like pesticides or fertilizers.
Regenerative farming includes compost, cover crops, as well as green manures that improve soil health. It encourages biodiversity.
Agroecology promotes healthy relationships between humans and plants.
Permaculture promotes self sufficiency through the creation of systems that imitate nature.
What's the difference between organic foods and inorganic food?
Organic food is grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers, sewage effluent, radiation, or genetic modification. Organic farming practices are good for soil health, water quality, animal welfare, and the environment.
Inorganic foods can be grown using pesticides, chemical fertilizers and sewage sludge. Radiation can be used to destroy food, while genetically modified organisms are created by biological engineering.
The term "natural" is often used interchangeably with "organic." But, "natural" does not necessarily refer to organic. Products labelled "natural", however, may contain synthetic chemicals.
Because organic produce contains fewer harmful chemicals, pesticides, and fertilizers than conventional produce it is more nutritious. Organic farmers also don't use synthetic fertilizers or hormones, pesticides, or antibiotics.
What are organic beauty items?
Organic Beauty Products are natural products without synthetic chemicals such as petroleum, parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, and artificial preservatives. These ingredients are found in most conventional beauty products, including cosmetics, perfumes, shampoos, etc.
Organic beauty products are also free from animal testing and do not contain any genetically modified organisms (GMO).
The USDA defines organic production as "a system of production which fosters the cycle of resources" and it has been used since decades to refer to foods grown without pesticides.
The harmful effects of chemical compounds on our bodies have led to an increase in the demand for ecofriendly beauty products.
These include allergies, cancer, skin irritation, hormonal imbalance, early aging, and skin irritation.
Organic beauty products are created by companies that care about the environment and create safe, healthy products for customers.
Are organic foods healthier?
The Environmental Working Group's most recent report on pesticide residues found in food shows that organic fruits and veggies had almost half the pesticide content of non-organic. Organic strawberries contained four times more pesticides that their conventional counterparts, and organic apples contained eight percent less.
Studies have also shown that organic foods reduce the risk of mercury and lead poisoning. For example, one study showed that children who ate organic meat had 33 percent lower blood lead levels than those who didn't consume organic meats. Another study concluded conventional fish consumption should be stopped by pregnant women because it contains high levels of mercury.
Organic food seems to be safer than the non-organic. However, to reduce your risk of cancer and other diseases, experts recommend choosing fresh fruit and vegetables whenever possible.
Statistics
- Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (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)
- Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (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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- PubMed: Assessment of the micronutrients found in plant foods that are produced using organic and conventional agricultural techniques - PubMed
- PubMed: Comparison of the total phenolic, ascorbic acid and freeze-dried strawberry, marionberry, and corn grown with conventional, organic, sustainable agricultural practices.
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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 foods - safety, risks and public concern - A review - Journal of Food Science and Technology
How To
What you need to know about organic foods
Organic foods are produced from plants and animals that have been grown without the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers or other additives. They are made without genetic engineering and the application of ionizing radiance. The food must contain no artificial ingredients, colourings, flavour enhancers, or preservatives. It must not contain genetically altered organisms (GMOs).
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. Most people associate organic production with food. Organic means the product has only natural substances like proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that are found in nature.
Over the past decade, organic products have seen a dramatic increase in consumption. According to recent statistics, around 50% of the world's population consumes at least one organic product daily. This percentage continues to rise and is projected to increase by 70%, 80%, or 90% by 2020.
There are many reasons that organic products are chosen by consumers. Some like the taste, others prefer them because they believe organic produce is healthier, while some think organic farming is 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 many factors that affect the cost of organic food. One factor is the availability land suitable for organic agricultural. Another is the cost for inputs and labour required to grow organic crops. Other factors include transportation costs, marketing costs, and taxes. The average European price for organic food is 10% lower than the regular price.
These are the main differences in organic and conventional food.
- Organic produce is naturally free of synthetic fertilizers and growth regulators as well as hormones, antibiotics and other chemicals.
- Organic livestock is fed grasses & grains, not corn and soybean meal.
- Organic milk is produced by cows who eat a diet consisting of pasture grasses and hay.
- All raw materials used in organic manufacturing processes are certified organic.
- Organic fruits or vegetables should not be grown in pesticide- or other harmful chemical environments.
- Organic meat, poultry, and seafood are free from radiation.
- Raw nuts and seeds are soaked before use.
- Organic cooking is made with only healthy oils.
- Organic eggs are laid by hens, and have access to the outdoors.
- Bees use traditional methods to extract organic honey.
- Organic chocolate contains beans and sugar from organically grown and processed cacao.
- Organic wines are free from chemical additives.
- Tea leaves made from organic plants are grown by hand.
- Organic cotton is grown with no pesticides or herbicides.
- Organic flours and cereals do not contain artificial colours or preservatives.
- All natural shampoos and soaps are free from 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 personal hygiene products have no fragrance and can be used safely for babies.
- The all-natural baby formulation does not contain bovine serum nor animal rennet.
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