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Organic food
What is it?
Organic food is basically unadulterated or “natural” food, grown using farming
methods that exclude modern synthetic inputs, such as chemical pesticides or
herbicides, growth hormones, ionizing radiation, genetic modifiers (GMO) and
without sewage sludge fertilizers (which often contain highly toxic recycled heavy
metals and other pollutants).
Certification - To be considered “legally” organic, food has to be certified as
such. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is the governmental body in the UK responsible for regulating the
production of organic foods and the administration of organic schemes. The key requirement is that all organic food must meet a common set
of minimum standards that are set out in European law. It can take a number of years for a conventional farm to convert to organic farming
methods.
Labelling - Labels on food sold as “organic” are required to indicate the organic certification body that the processor or packer is registered
with. It is not always possible to make products entirely from organic ingredients, since not all ingredients are available in organic form.
Manufacturers of organic food are permitted to use specific non-organic ingredients provided that organic ingredients make up at least 95% of
the food.
Why choose organic food?
Organic foods are all about the elimination of chemicals from our food for a healthier way of life, environmental conservation and animal
welfare.
Organic nutrition - Food manufacturers often inject the foods they sell with chemicals and preservatives, in order to prolong their '”shelf
life”. Organic foods are produced by organic farmers without the use of toxic chemicals, pesticides and other synthetic compounds and so their
natural goodness is maintained. There is mounting evidence to suggest that such foods typically contain more vitamins, minerals, nutrients
and digestive enzymes and taste better than their intensively-farmed counterparts, grown using non-organic methods.
Environmental impact - Pesticides and insecticides have been shown to have a major effect on the global ecosystem. The synthetic, toxic
chemicals used in commercial farming, for example, can be deadly to birds and other wildlife that depend on the land for food. We work with a
variety of local natural suppliers to provide our customers with a wide selection of certified natural fruits and vegetables in our organic
products.
Animal welfare - This is also an important aspect of organic food production, because animals bred through organic means have to be kept
in the open for a specified amount of time and there are also guidelines for the general care of the animals. Routine use of antibiotics is also
prohibited, addressing concerns about the associated risks to human health from their high level of use by non-organic farmers.
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Organic food
What is it?
Organic food is basically unadulterated or “natural” food, grown using farming
methods that exclude modern synthetic inputs, such as chemical pesticides or
herbicides, growth hormones, ionizing radiation, genetic modifiers (GMO) and
without sewage sludge fertilizers (which often contain highly toxic recycled heavy
metals and other pollutants).
Certification - To be considered “legally” organic, food has to be certified as
such. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is the governmental body in the UK responsible for regulating the
production of organic foods and the administration of organic schemes. The key requirement is that all organic food must meet a common set
of minimum standards that are set out in European law. It can take a number of years for a conventional farm to convert to organic farming
methods.
Labelling - Labels on food sold as “organic” are required to indicate the organic certification body that the processor or packer is registered
with. It is not always possible to make products entirely from organic ingredients, since not all ingredients are available in organic form.
Manufacturers of organic food are permitted to use specific non-organic ingredients provided that organic ingredients make up at least 95% of
the food.
Why choose organic food?
Organic foods are all about the elimination of chemicals from our food for a healthier way of life, environmental conservation and animal
welfare.
Organic nutrition - Food manufacturers often inject the foods they sell with chemicals and preservatives, in order to prolong their '”shelf
life”. Organic foods are produced by organic farmers without the use of toxic chemicals, pesticides and other synthetic compounds and so their
natural goodness is maintained. There is mounting evidence to suggest that such foods typically contain more vitamins, minerals, nutrients
and digestive enzymes and taste better than their intensively-farmed counterparts, grown using non-organic methods.
Environmental impact - Pesticides and insecticides have been shown to have a major effect on the global ecosystem. The synthetic, toxic
chemicals used in commercial farming, for example, can be deadly to birds and other wildlife that depend on the land for food. We work with a
variety of local natural suppliers to provide our customers with a wide selection of certified natural fruits and vegetables in our organic
products.
Animal welfare - This is also an important aspect of organic food production, because animals bred through organic means have to be kept
in the open for a specified amount of time and there are also guidelines for the general care of the animals. Routine use of antibiotics is also
prohibited, addressing concerns about the associated risks to human health from their high level of use by non-organic farmers.
Need some help? 0845 094 3627
This is an information site only!
[Irritable Bowel Syndrome] [Crohn’s Disease] [Ulcerative Colitis] [Coeliac Disease] [Organic Food] [Organic Supplements] [Superfood Powder Blends] [Alternatives to Juicing]
[Digestion System Health] [Diet Foods] [Colon Cleanse Products] [Diarrhea Free] [Specialist Supplements] [Future Nutrition] [Organic Food Supplements] [Organic Food Supplier] [Dietary Products]
[Own Label Products] [Web Design] [Drop-ship Service] [Healthy Weight Loss] [Health Care] [Health Blog] [Probiotics Supplier] [Slimming Products] [Products Catalogue] [Turnkey Websites]
[Cleanse and Detox] [Superfood Supplements] [Women’s Health] [Weight Management] [Protein Shakes] [Meal Replacements Slimming] [Health Supplements UK] [New and Coming Soon]
[Home] [Products] [Services] [Digestive Health] [Go Organic] [Juicing] [Living and Raw Foods] [Health Information Pages] [Blog] [Contact] [Sitemap]