On 2016-10-25, jmcquown <
j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:
> Does anyone know the definition of "organic"? ;) Seems to me companies
> can slap that label on just about anything and charge [at least] twice
> as much for it.
The term "organic" can only be used by growers that do not use "toxic"
chemicals or do not grow GMO produce. In fact, GMOs are not even
supposed to in the food chain. IOW, no GMOs used to feed organic
animals.
Now, there are catches. The USDA licenses other agencies (usually
non-govt-organizations (NGOs)) to certify a food as organic. Since
those other agenies get a fee for certifying a food, those agencies
are more likely to get repeat business if they DO certify. So, how
honest are those NGOs?
My friends and I buy/eat as much organic food we can find. Often it
IS as scam. Our CityMarket (Kroger) sells an organic grass fed burger
meat that is absolutely inedible. I've complained and will not buy
it. OTOH, Kroger's organic parsely is the best I've ever tasted.
Like anything else, you gotta be smarter than _____________ (fill in
blank). ;)
nb