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How To know the product you buy is organic?
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How To know the product you buy is organic?

A few years back, the organic food market was just limited to the small share of customers. In today’s time, it’s all organic, whether be food, cosmetics, everyday products (dishwashing gel, detergent, toothpaste, clothes and what not!). The concept of Organic is making waves. And a majority of the product and the food companies are rapidly expanding their organic divisions. For produc\ne to be labelled organic, it has to meet certain USDA specifications, which make for more sustainable, environmentally friendly farming practices and cut back on the pesticide exposure.

How do you know the product is organic?The USDA Organic seal assures consumers of the quality and integrity of organic products. To be certain the organic products you buy are truly pesticide-free, look for the round, brown-and-green “USDA Organic” label on packages, in product advertising or on fruit and vegetable display cases. The cost of getting a product USDA certified leads to Organic products being overpriced or comparatively more expensive than its counterparts. And if you are a strict organic customer then you won’t mind paying that extra penny for that peace of mind and satisfaction.The USDA has identified for three categories of labelling organic products:

  1. USDA Certified 100% Organic: these products are allowed to use the USDA Organic Seal and the words “100% Organic” on the front label as the legal organic claim
  2. Organic: If a product is USDA Certified Organic, 95-99.9% of the ingredients are certified organic. The product can legally use the word “Organic” and the USDA Organic Seal on the front label
  3. Made with Organic: USDA Certified “Made with Organic” assures that 70-94.9% of the ingredients are certified organic. The word organic can be used in the claim “Made with Organic (insert up to three specified organic ingredients or groups)” but the USDA symbol is not allowed on the front panel

**Anyone who knowingly sells or labels a product “organic” that is not produced and handled in accordance with these regulations can face a civil penalty of up to $10,000.

How to Know If Your Fruits and Vegetables Are Organic?

If you want to know if the product you’re purchasing is truly organic, look at the Price Look Up (PLU) sticker. If the produce is organic, the code will contain five-digits beginning with the number 9. Nonorganic counterparts will have four digits. For example, organically grown apple will be 94023, compared to 4023 for those treated with chemicals and pesticides.**A five-digit PLU beginning with the number 8 means the item is genetically modified (GMO).

Shopping at the Farmers’ Market: Many small farms may sell organic, pesticide-free produce but cannot afford the expensive certification process. Often this is because they grow a small number of crops annually, so it’s not worth the cost to get certified. Farmer markets’ or farms’, organic produce may cost less because of low shipping costs and no middlemen. For people who are very particular about having the right organic food, you should feel free to ask them directly about their farming methods— Whether say, they used synthetic pesticides and let the answer guide your choice to buy. Even if, the produce at your farmers market isn’t organic, there are many advantages to buying what’s grown in your area- fresh produce that hasn’t been sitting in a truck for days will last longer, and that can save you money by reducing food waste.

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*If you see a food that is labelled “transitional,” that means the farmer produced it during the three-year conversion period from conventional to organic.

Shopping organic products: Personal care products and cosmetic products can only be labelled USDA Organic if they are made up of agricultural products. Look for the brands that have had their products officially certified as organic. In order for a product to be certified organic, 95 percent of its plant-based ingredients must be organic and the remaining five percent of non-organic plant ingredients. You’ll see products with labels like “Organic Wear” or “Natural,” when the product is not really organic at all. If in doubt, it’s better to stick with brands you can trust than be mislead by the name of Organic.*Commonly organic fallacious products include baby care products, yard care products, and cleaning products. To avoid products that are falsely marketed as organic, it’s best to look for the official organic label.

When Considering your health, It’s more important to have a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables whether organic or not organic. Keep in mind that organic is not synonymous with healthy. Regardless of what you buy, make sure you know it’s credibility.How many of you go for only organic products, and won’t buy products that are not Organic? Also, I would love to know your views on this post.

Stay happy and healthy.

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  • usfman says:
    June 30, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    Thank you for the healthy eating tips and for checking into my latest blog

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  • Chemical-Free Savvy says:
    September 1, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    Great awareness. Really have to take care of our health and ensure we are getting exactly what we’re expecting.

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    • WhyToStop says:
      September 5, 2018 at 9:02 am

      Thanks..that’s so true!

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  • Sweet& nice things says:
    July 31, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    Great post!
    Thank you for sharing it.
    I learned a lot !

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  • futurepunjabidoctor says:
    July 24, 2018 at 6:02 am

    Really loved this post. I never even knew there was such a thing as 100% organic. I just assumed that things were 90% organic. Thank you for clarifying the labels.

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    • WhyToStop says:
      July 24, 2018 at 6:14 am

      Thank you so much for appreciating..and yes , 100% organic is mostly the produces we get …

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  • Bare Philanthropy says:
    July 23, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    Super informative! I didn’t realize there was a difference with the labels.

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    • WhyToStop says:
      July 23, 2018 at 6:26 pm

      Thank you so much ..and I am glad that you found my post of some help 😊

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  • Maria says:
    July 16, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    This was super interesting & useful. I’ve been buying organics for the past ten years. My parents think it’s a waste, but it gives me peace of mind.

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    • WhyToStop says:
      July 16, 2018 at 10:33 pm

      Haha… parents have their own set of mind and it’s hard to change their mindset…you are right! Organic products give a peace of mind that, yes! We are doing something healthy..also, it does taste good..😊

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  • Krati Agarwal says:
    July 13, 2018 at 5:04 am

    Such a n informational one 🙂

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    • WhyToStop says:
      July 13, 2018 at 5:12 am

      Thank you dear 😊

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  • Cool Eustress says:
    July 12, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    I’m now following your blog posts. Thank you.

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    • WhyToStop says:
      July 12, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      Followed you back…thanks 😊

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      • Cool Eustress says:
        July 12, 2018 at 7:39 pm

        Thank you more than words can express.

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    July 12, 2018 at 7:34 pm

    I’m not following your blog post and

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  • radhikasreflection says:
    July 11, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    Quite an informative post. Thanks for sharing!

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  • Cool Eustress says:
    July 8, 2018 at 2:06 am

    Cool Eustress post of yours. Thank you for the priceless read from you.

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    • WhyToStop says:
      July 8, 2018 at 6:31 am

      Thank you so much for visiting my blog and appreciating my post… it really means a lot to me..😊😊😊

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      • Cool Eustress says:
        July 12, 2018 at 7:11 pm

        You are one of the most welcome to me. Thank you too. Thank you.

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  • guruboxblog says:
    June 30, 2018 at 1:34 am

    Great info

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    • WhyToStop says:
      June 30, 2018 at 2:19 am

      Thank you for visiting 😊😊😊

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      • guruboxblog says:
        June 30, 2018 at 2:31 am

        Its my pleasure

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  • ruthinrevolt says:
    June 28, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    Very informative! 🙂

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    • WhyToStop says:
      June 28, 2018 at 10:46 pm

      Thank you 😊

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  • Rohini says:
    June 27, 2018 at 3:19 am

    Good read

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    • WhyToStop says:
      June 27, 2018 at 3:53 am

      Thank you 😊😊😊

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  • baby bumbum says:
    June 26, 2018 at 6:19 am

    Great post. your topics and content of the posts is very impressive..

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    • WhyToStop says:
      June 26, 2018 at 8:45 am

      thank you

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  • Kayla says:
    June 26, 2018 at 2:49 am

    Great information here! I actually didn’t know about the difference between labels, and that organic lables could mean less than than 100%. In fact I didn’t even know there were percentages involved! I thought either it was, or wasn’t organic. Crazy! Thanks for sharing!

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    • WhyToStop says:
      June 26, 2018 at 3:25 am

      I knw..there is so much information around, which we are not aware of..that’s why I thought to share this particular topic..so, that we don’t get fooled by the name of organic..thanks for visiting..😊😊😊

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  • Saurabh Kumar says:
    June 26, 2018 at 1:02 am

    Sometimes details are right in front of you and you just don’t where to find or what to make sense of. Great information!

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    • WhyToStop says:
      June 26, 2018 at 2:02 am

      Thank you so much for appreciating 😊😊😊😊

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  • indianeskitchen says:
    June 25, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    Great information thank you!

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    • WhyToStop says:
      June 25, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks you for your appreciation😊🙏.. 😊

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  • beyo11 says:
    June 25, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    This is really useful, I will use the information for sure

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    • WhyToStop says:
      June 25, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      Thank you 😊

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  • ~H@rdip~ says:
    June 25, 2018 at 2:34 am

    It is way healthier for people to eat organics, because the non-organics do contain GMs, or are soaked with pesticide. I think there are many more unhealthy ways people deal with non-organics.
    Useful information 👍😊

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    • WhyToStop says:
      June 25, 2018 at 7:33 am

      I totally agree with you but there are few sections of people who don’t feel organic eating is that important.. with time may be their views change ..😊

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  • ravindra nayak says:
    June 24, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    Organic nice share…truly expressed farmers dilemma n knowledgeable great share friend, keep sharing💐

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    • WhyToStop says:
      June 24, 2018 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you so much for appreciating..😊😊😊

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      • ravindra nayak says:
        June 25, 2018 at 4:45 pm

        You’re most welcome friend💐

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  • Heidi says:
    June 24, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    This is a really helpful post and i might link to it in a future article if you don’t mind. I also love a that encourages eating fruits and veggies…as I am kind of a health nut myself and write about raising plant -based kids. Thanks for the useful content!

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    • WhyToStop says:
      June 25, 2018 at 2:01 am

      Thank you so much… I would love if you add a link to my post..really thank you from my heart for your appreciation..😊❤

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  • Debbie's Traveler Wows says:
    June 24, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    I didn’t know that. Thank you so much. I tweeted your article because I found it to be very informative and good to know. Thanks!

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    • WhyToStop says:
      June 25, 2018 at 1:18 am

      Thank you so much…that’s really sweet of you… I really appreciate it 😊❤

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