There has been an explosion of health food products on the market over the last few years. Most of these products are labeled as either natural or organic foods. Many people are unaware that there is a significant difference between natural and organic foods, and thus, believe that the two categories are interchangeable. Here, we will take a look at the differences between organic and natural foods.
Natural Versus Organic
Organic food products are those grown without using artificial pesticides and fertilizers, irradiation, antibiotics, growth hormones, or genetic engineering. According to the United States Agricultural Department, organic farming entails the use of growing systems that promote biological cycles, soil biological mechanism, and biodiversity.
Natural foods on the other hand, lack any federal or legal supervision. This means that there are no criteria or laws that define such food products. There are no regulations governing the natural ingredients amount that should be contained in food products. A food product deemed to be ‘natural’ is normally perceived to contain less chemical additives and preservatives compared to other processed foods.
When is a Product Said to Be Organic?
Using a prepackaged fruit bar as an example, a 100% organic bar would contain only organic ingredients that are fully certified. If the organic ingredients are only 95%, such a fruit bar may be labeled as organic. If the bar contains 70% organic ingredients, the label should indicate ‘contains organic ingredients’. Nothing below 70% should be labeled as being ‘organic.’ Additionally, it should not contain the seal of the United States Agricultural Department. Such a fruit bar could potentially be labeled ‘natural if it simply contains large quantities of nut and fruit ingredients.’ With the above information, you can make informed decisions on what to buy for yourself and your family.
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