If a food is
labeled "organic," that means it meets the organic standards set by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
An organic food is grown without:
·
pesticides
·
fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge
·
herbicides
·
antibiotics
·
bioengineering
·
hormones
·
ionizing radiation
Organic
animal products — meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy foods — come from animals that
are fed 100% organic feed products, receive no antibiotics or growth hormones,
and have access to the outdoors.
If a product
is labeled "organic," it means that a government-approved certifier
has inspected the farm where it was produced to ensure that the growers
followed all the rules necessary to meet the USDA's organic standards. Farmers
who produce organic foods use renewable resources that conserve the soil and
water for future generations. And any company that handled or processed that
food on its way to the grocery store must be certified organic, too.
Foods labeled
"organic" can be either:
·
100% organic: They're completely organic or made of all
organic ingredients.
·
Organic: They're at least 95% organic.
"Made
with organic ingredients" on a label means the food contains at least 70%
organic ingredients, but can't have the "organic" seal on its
packaging.
Refer From:http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/organics.html#
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