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5 Reasons to Eat Organic Food
In study after study, research from independent organizations consistently shows organic food is higher in nutrientsthan traditional foods. Research shows that organic produce is higher in vitamin C, antioxidants, and the minerals calcium, iron, chromium, and magnesium. They’re free of neurotoxins–toxins that are damaging to brain and nerve cells. A commonly-used class of pesticides called organophosphates was originally developed as a toxic nerve agent during World War I. When there was no longer a need for them in warfare, industry adapted them to kill pests on foods. Many pesticides are still considered neurotoxins. They’re supportive of growing children’s brains and bodies. Children’s...
Organic food Supply Chain: From farm to Kitchen
Organic products are grown by farmers across India on certified organic farming land. This organic farm certification takes around 3 years. Only natural fertilizers are used in farming. Entire farming process is natural, chemical & pesticides free.These products are sent to certified processing units for further processing. During transportation it is ensured that there is no mixing of organic and non organic crops. In processing unit processing takes place as per organic standards.From processing unit organic products goes to certified trading units for packaging. Food grade packaging material is used for packaging.From trading unit organic products reaches to retail store/...
What is Organic
What is “Organic food”? “Organic food” is food grown under a system of agriculture without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides with an environmentally and socially responsible approach. What is Organic Farming? As per the definition of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) study team on organic farming “organic farming is a system which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs (such as fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, feed additives etc) and to the maximum extent feasible rely upon crop rotations, crop residues, animal manures, off-farm organic waste, mineral grade rock additives and biological system of nutrient mobilization...