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Organic food is healthier for your body. What does it mean when a fruit or vegetable you're looking at says "organic?"
Here are some facts to help you know what type of "organic product" you're buying:
1. Your product is 100% organic.
a. It must be 100% organic, not including water or salt.
b. The certifying agent must be listed on the product. The "USDA organic" seal can also be used if the agency works with the USDA.
c. An ingredient list must show on the product, if it is more than one ingredient.
2. What if the product claims to be "organic?"
a. It must have at least 95% organic ingredients, not including water and salt.
b. The product cannot contain sulfites.
c. Up to 5% of the product can be nonorganic.
d. The certifying agent must be listed. The "USDA organic" seal can also be used if the agency works with the USDA.
3. The product says, "made with organic ingredients." What does that mean?
a. The product must be at least 70% organic.
b. It cannot contain sulfites.
c. Up to 30% of the product can be nonorganic.
d. The label must list the organic ingredients as "organic" when other organic labeling is shown.
e. It must list the certifying agent but cannot use the "USDA organic" seal.
4. What if the product claims to have some organic ingredients?
a. The product can contain less than 70% organic ingredients.
b. It can have over 30% nonorganic ingredients.
c. The label must list the organic ingredients as "organic" when other organic labeling is shown.
d. The label cannot have the "USDA organic" seal, the certifying agency or any other reference to organic contents.
What else can I help you with?
Does organic food not last as long as non organic food?
Unless non-organic food contains preservatives, organic food should last as long as non-organic.
Why is organic food organic?
Organic food is organic because it was grown without using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. In addition, if the organic food is processed, it does not have additives and preservatives that are not organic. It is non-GMO.
What is a comparison between organic food and non organic food in structure and taste and which one is expensive?
Most of the time, organic and non organic food will have the same structure and teste. The organic food will be more expensive.
Why do most people chose not to eat organic food?
Most often, people chose not to eat organic food because organic food costs more than non-organic food.
Can you get diseases by eating organic food?
Yes, just like non-organic food, if organic food becomes contaminated you can get a disease from it.
Does organic food cause autism?
No, organic food does not cause autism.
Why you have non organic food in the supermarkets?
Supermarkets have non-organic food because people buy it and most of the food grown is non-organic.
Why is organic food better than non-organic?
Organic food is better than non-organic because it contains more nutrients.
Why is organic food expensive?
Yes organic food is really expensive because an organic boot beer is 6.00 a can.
How hard is it to grow organic food?
it is really easy to grow organic food.
How can I save on organic health food?
Organic food companies often offer coupons on a weekly basis. Check with your local organic food supermarket about the coupons that they offer. Many organic food coupons can be found this way.
Is food organic or inorganic?
generally organic
