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Nowadays, many people are starting to switch from ordinary foods to organic foods. He said, organic food is believed to be healthier. So, it's no wonder this food is priced relatively expensive than the usual food. Actually, what is the difference between organic food and ordinary food? Is it really healthier?
How is organic food different from regular food?
Organic food is food that is produced and processed conventionally. The term organic is often used to classify plant foods (plants such as vegetables, fruit, or seeds) that are grown without pesticides.
The term organic food is also used for meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products that are produced without the use of antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic agriculture and livestock do not use bio-engineering, ionizing radiation, pesticide spray agents, or fertilizers made with synthetic materials or waste sludge.
The following is the grouping of organic food types as described by the United States Department of Agriculture or USDA:
| If the food is labeled 100% organic | If the food is labeled organic | If the food labeled “made from organic ingredients. " |
| Food must contain ingredients that are only produced organically with organic processing aids, the processing does not include water and salt. | Food must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients, excluding water and salt | Food must contain at least 70 percent organic ingredients, excluding water and salt |
| Not produced using special methods except sewage sludge or ionizing radiation | Not produced using special methods except sewage sludge or ionizing radiation | Not produced using special methods except sewage sludge or ionizing radiation |
| The label displays the USDA seal or the seal of the certifying agent | The label displays the USDA seal or the seal of the certifying agent | Shows the percentage of organic content and certified agent used on the package but not using the USDA seal |
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Is it true that organic food is healthier?
Organic food generally contains few contaminated ingredients and is traditionally produced. However, the USDA itself makes no claim that organic foods are more nutritious than conventionally produced foods.
In essence, any organic ingredients or products you get are not necessarily healthy when eaten or consumed directly. Any food that is organic (such as vegetables and fruits in general) must be washed before eating because organic food can still be contaminated by dirt, insects, or pesticide residues.
Recent reports have shown that organic products contain high levels of antioxidants. However, the differences are small, so further research is needed to justify these findings. The higher nutrient content may be related to the fact that organic food quality declines after harvest more rapidly than non-organic food.
It is recommended to consume organic food at harvest time, because several studies have shown that when it is just harvesting, the nutritional content of these foods will increase.
In the treatment of cancer, most people choose to eat organic foods to avoid the dangers of chemical pesticides that can worsen their cancer condition. This is an option that is okay to do even though it does not change the health level of the cancer person.
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