In this video, we will teach you how to know if your food is really organic.
Products ranging from T-shirts to garden soil to soap are often marketed as "organic."
The word (and the process) has become so popular that many cities even have organic dry cleaners.
With this common usage, it's questionable when products are truly organic and how consumers can tell the difference.
In the United States, organic can be defined differently depending on the product. The U.S. Department of Agriculture certifies whether or not food is organic, but non-food products aren't as strictly regulated.
Foods that meet USDA organic standards are called "certified organic," sometimes "USDA certified organic."
Organic foods in the United States can be labeled as such if the following conditions are met:
The product bears the official USDA organic seal. The product has been certified organic. The product contains 95 percent or more organic ingredients.
The official USDA organic seal is green and white, and some manufacturers and producers use a very similar, though different colored, seal.
If you want to know if the fruits and vegetables you're buying are truly organic, look at the price sticker (PLU). If it's organic, the code contains five digits beginning with the number 9.
Organic produce may be cheaper at farmers markets because shipping costs are lower and there are no middlemen, but it can be difficult to figure out what you're getting - especially if the produce doesn't have a PLU sticker.
It's also common for some popular retailers to set their own standards for what they can sell with an organic label.
0:00 Introduction 0:23 What does organic mean? 0:46 Benefits of organic food 1:28 How do i know if a food is organic? 2:54 Outro
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Organic foods have become increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more people are
becoming aware of the benefits of eating organic.
But what exactly is organic food, and how do you know if a food is organic?
In this video, we will answer these questions and provide you with all the information you
need to know about organic foods.
Organic food is produced without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.
Organic farmers also do not use genetically modified organisms, GMOs, and they follow
strict guidelines set by the USDA regarding animal husbandry and crop rotation.
For a food to be classed as organic, at least 95% of its ingredients must have been produced
using organically farmed plants or animals.
Organic produce has numerous health benefits, as it is grown without the use of harmful
chemicals and pesticides.
Organic crops have been shown to have up to 60% more key antioxidants than non-organic
crops, and these higher levels may help to prevent a variety of illnesses, including
heart disease and some types of cancer.
In addition, organic foods are generally more nutritious than conventionally grown foods.
Eating organic is also better for the environment, as organic farming does this help to conserve
water and soil, and reduce pollution.
The only disadvantage of eating organic food is that it is typically more expensive than
ordinary groceries.
The reason for this is because organic farming necessitates greater labor input, and because
farmers do not produce enough of a single item to reduce costs.
So, how do you know if a food is organic?
There are a few different ways to tell if a food is organic.
One way is to look for the USDA Organic Seal, which is placed on foods that meet the USDA's
organic standards.
If an item has the Department of Agriculture Organic Seal, it means that the USDA has checked
it to make sure that it meets their standards.
This usually means that the crops were grown without most synthetic pesticides or fertilizers,
or genetically engineered seeds.
Farmers must be certified by a USDA-accredited certifier to make sure they are following
the standards.
This is done through an annual inspection.
However, the USDA seal is not always seen on loose, unpacked fruit, such as apples.
Look for a sticker or band with a price lookup, PLU code, if you can't spot the seal.
Conventional produce PLUs have four digits, and organics have five, and the first number
will always be nine if the produce is organic.
PLUs, price lookup codes, aren't regulated by the government, but they are widely used
around the world.
They help with pricing and inventory control.
Knowing these codes can help you distinguish between conventional and organic produce.
Another way to tell if a food is organic is to look for the word organic on the label.
Finally, you can ask your grocer or farmer about the food you're interested in purchasing.
If you're interested in eating organic food, but you're not sure where to start, we recommend
checking out your local farmer's market.
You can also find organic foods at most grocery stores these days.
We hope this video helped answer your questions about organic food.
Until next time, happy eating!
