Organic
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Are Organic Cookies Healthier with “Organic” Label?
An organic label can influence much more than health views: perceptions of taste, calories and value can be significantly altered when a food is labeled “organic”. The word “organic” can mean many things to consumers. Certain people also appear to be more susceptible to this ‘health halo’ effect than others…are you? Studies have shown that [...]
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Organic Shoppers Look for Food Origin
The 2013 MamboTrack Annual Natural and Organic Product Survey among 1,003 health and eco consumers, by Market Dynamics – Market LOHAS (Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability) reveals that conscious shoppers are increasing their spend on organics, sourcing food products, seeking out Non-GMO, and buying sustainable ‘Farm to Table’ food products traceable to local / regional farmers [...]
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More Vitamin C in Organic Tomatoes
Tomatoes grown on organic farms accumulate higher concentrations of sugars, vitamin C and compounds associated with oxidative stress compared to those grown on conventional farms. In their study, the researchers compared the weights and biochemical properties of tomatoes from organic and conventional farms. They found that tomatoes grown on organic farms were approximately 40% smaller [...]
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Organic Label May Not Always Lead To a Positive Impression
On 1 January 2009 new EU regulations went into effect for the production, control and labelling of organic products. The goal of this new legal framework is to set a new course for the continued development of organic farming. Foods may only be marked as “organic” if at least 95% of their agricultural ingredients are organic. [...]
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Crop Yields of Organic Food Lower than Conventional
Although organic techniques may not be able to do the job alone, they do have an important role to play in feeding a growing global population while minimizing environmental damage, according to researchers at McGill University and the University of Minnesota. A new study published in Nature concludes that crop yields from organic farming are generally [...]
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Organic Brown Rice Syrup a Dangerous Source of Arsenic
As people seek healthier dietary regimens they often turn to things labeled “organic.” Lurking in the background, however, is an ingredient that may be a hidden source of arsenic—an element known to be both toxic and potentially carcinogenic. Organic brown rice syrup has become a preferred alternative to using high fructose corn syrup as a [...]
