4 Reasons Why You Should Use Organic Ingredients in Your Kitchen
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4 Reasons Why You Should Use Organic Ingredients in Your Kitchen
You’ve likely noticed restaurants and grocery stores selling all sorts of organic food items, but what does “organic” really mean, and are organic products better? We’ll help you decipher the terminology and understand what all the buzz around organic food is about.
Curious about incorporating organic products into your diet? Keep reading to learn more.
What Does “Organic” Mean?
The term “organic” refers to foods or crops grown under specific conditions, or products made with those organic foods or crops. Organic products are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, which can make them a healthier choice for both you and the environment.
While organic foods are farmed differently than conventional foods, both types need to meet the same set of safety standards in the United States.
Products certified 95 percent or more organic may display the USDA organic seal. With Spice World organic products, you can enjoy the convenience of your favorite flavorful Spice World ingredients with the added benefits of organic and non-GMO. Just look for the green label.
1. Health Benefits of Going Organic
When you buy organic products, you’re supporting a system of agricultural food production that offers a more sustainable practice than conventional farming methods.
• Organic farmers avoid using synthetic soil additives and fertilizers, genetic engineering, and radiation on their products.
• Organically farmed animals are given organic feed and must have the option to go outside. They are not given antibiotics or growth hormones.
Organic farming offers multiple environmental benefits:
• Organic farming supports soil health and biodiversity by adding compost and other organic materials, diversifying the crop rotation, growing cover crops, using legumes to provide nitrogen, and integrating crops and livestock.
• By minimizing or eliminating the use of synthetic chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides, organic farming lowers the pollution of waterways and reduces the carbon footprint.
2. Environmental Benefits of Choosing Organic
When you buy organic products, you’re supporting a system of agricultural food production that offers a more sustainable practice than conventional farming methods.
- Organic farmers avoid using synthetic soil additives and fertilizers, genetic engineering, and radiation on their products.
- Organically farmed animals are given organic feed and must have the option to go outside. They are not given antibiotics or growth hormones.
Organic farming offers multiple environmental benefits:
- Organic farming supports soil health and biodiversity by adding compost and other organic materials, diversifying the crop rotation, growing cover crops, using legumes to provide nitrogen, and integrating crops and livestock.
- By minimizing or eliminating the use of synthetic chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides, organic farming lowers the pollution of waterways and reduces the carbon footprint.
3. Flavorful Benefits – No Sacrifice in Taste
Spice World’s certified organic garlic and fresh organic shallots are perfect for both chefs and home cooks seeking high flavor and impact in their dishes. When you add these delicious and nutritious products to your organic cooking ingredients, you also add a range of flavorful benefits.
Using Organic Ingredients in the Kitchen
When it comes to using organic ingredients in the kitchen, there’s not a whole lot you’ll have to do differently. More often than not, organic ingredients cook the same way as you’d expect the ordinary equivalent to. Just be sure to pay attention to ingredient labels to ensure the products you are using are certified organic!
Are you looking for a simple recipe that uses organic ingredients? Read on for all the delicious details.
Featured Recipe – Slow-Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes
Explore Spice World’s Organic Product Line
Discover the rich, bold flavor of Spice World Organic Garlic, available in a range of products— fresh, peeled, minced, and squeezable—to fit your menu and your busy lifestyle. If you ask us, it’s the best organic garlic for cooking, marinating, and adding bold flavor to savory recipes.
Our fresh organic shallots deliver a deep yet delicate flavor to dishes. Similar to onions but with a milder, sweeter taste, Spice World Fresh Organic Shallots are surprisingly versatile for soups, sauces, dressings, stir-fries, and roasted vegetables. Searching for organic shallot recipes? Find inspiration here.
All foods in the United States must meet the same safety standards, so if you can’t find organic foods near you or they don’t fit into your budget, conventionally grown foods also are safe and nutritious.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is organic food healthier?
The organic food label says more about how an item was farmed than about the food itself. Whether you choose organic or conventionally grown food, the most important thing is to ensure you eat a variety of fresh produce and grains rather than highly processed foods. Research finds that organic foods expose consumers to less pesticide residue. Avoiding contact with pesticide residue may be particularly important for people of some ages and stages of life, such as during pregnancy.
How does organic farming help the environment?
Organic farming helps maintain and improve fertility, soil structure and biodiversity, and reduces erosion.
Does organic mean no pesticides?
No. Pesticides derived from natural sources (such as biological pesticides) may be used in producing organically grown food.
Is organic the same as non-GMO?
Organic foods are automatically non-GMO, but non-GMO-verified products are not always organic. Non-GMO foods exclude genetically modified organism (GMO) ingredients but not the range of other synthetic fertilizers and substances used in conventional food production.
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