How can u tell if a fruit is organic or not?!
How can u tell if a fruit is organic or not?
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3 weeks ago
i mean even if it's labelled,how can u be sure? i know it's a matter of trust but in my country there's a real pb of trust.
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3 weeks ago
i mean even if it's labelled,how can u be sure? i know it's a matter of trust but in my country there's a real pb of trust.
I don't know what country your from so it makes it difficult to answer your question. In the US you would look for the USDA Cert. organic seal. But, with payoffs and bribes it's still a toss up, particularly with the large food companies. We spend our money with the small operators, not the publicly traded corporations.
If you have farmers markets where you live this is also a good place to look. Talk to the farmers themselves, many are happy to tell you how they grow their crops, for it's a matter of pride. Network with like mined people in your area. A great place to begin is with the Weston Price Foundation. Look them up online, they have chapters in many places. They provide detailed lists of where to get whole foods and it's free.
Join online organic clubs from your area, yahoo has some and I'm sure other sites have them as well. If you persist, you'll find many ways to get good whole foods. They DO taste better and are so much better for you!
Source(s):
http://westonpricefoundation.org...
http://organics.org
If it's bought from a store, it should be labeled. If not, organic fruit is generally more expensive than the regular.
I was told if it comes from a grocery store, it's likely not organic. Health food stores are less likely to decieve. If that still doesn't work, might try growing it. :)
It is purely a matter of trust. There is no way to tell by looking if a fruit or veggie is grown organically.
You will not be able to tell the difference in taste, smell, etc. Normally its labeled with health/nutrition facts, however they are more expensive. So if you want dont want organic, pick the cheap fruit
There are major laws in place to assure Organic products are indeed what they state on the label. If the store misrepresented a product as being organic there are serious ramifications for this action. Licenses/certifications need to be obtained in order for a company or individual farmer to sell an organic item.
Q: What are the penalties for misuse of the term "organic"?
A: Any operation that knowingly sells or labels a product as "organic", except in accordance with the Act (OFPA) and the national standards, may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per violation and the provisions of 18 U.S.C 1001.
Q: Who will be responsible for the enforcement of the National Organic Program and how will a typical prosecution proceed?
A: USDA, accredited certifying agents, and where applicable, approved State Organic Programs will be responsible for enforcement of the national regulations. Compliance procedures for certified organic operations, accredited certifying agents, and State Organic Programs are specified in sections 205.660 through 205.668 of the national standards.
Q: When a retail establishment markets products supplied from a certified producer, in the event the producer is found non-compliant, will the retailer be subject to any legal recourse from the NOP? Do the same rules apply (to the retailer) for products produced by exempt and non-exempt producers?
A: If a provider of product to a retail food establishment is found to be in violation of the national organic standards and the retail food establishment is not a party to that violation, there will be no action by the National Organic Program (NOP) against the retail food establishment. This holds true for certified producers and handlers as well as those claiming exemption under section 205.101.
Any person, including a retail food establishment, who knowingly sells or labels a product as organic, except in accordance with the OFPA and the national organic standards, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per violation.
Products that have entered the channels of commerce before the certified operation's suspension or revocation will not result in a product recall, unless the non-compliance involves a food safety issue. For further information see page 80627 of the national organic standards
Only if you believe the label Or know the people who grow it.
ALL are ORGANIC
pesticide free and chemical fertilizer free should cost less.
if you take a daily vitamin it is the same as the chemical fertilizer.coo coo advertising,