Questions tagged [organic]
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Are sardines I order in Winter farmed?
In Portugal and Spain, there are quite strict quota regulations limiting fishing to late Spring, Summer and early Autumn: quota regulations for sardines. Those quotas regulate the fishing of "...
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Can I verify that a product using the USDA emblem is valid?
How do I verify that a product advertising the USDA organic label is valid? How do I know if they are claiming the product is USDA organic certified by using the label when it is not organic? There ...
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Was "organic" food talked about in the 90s?
I watched the movie Spencer last night and it is about Princess Diana of the UK. There is a chef listing off parts of a menu and he often refers to "organic" food such as organic carrots etc....
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Can I know if lemons are safe to eat whole (peel and all)?
Is there any way to tell if lemons contain a residue of something that is harmful to humans?
The last two winters we have been buying oranges in bulk through a website, directly from the farm and i ...
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What is this white powder on my grill?
I have a ceramic grill that I have only ever cooked organic chicken breast and organic steak on. I have occasionally added spice but not for months as it makes too much mess. After cooking, I ...
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Turkey chili from raw in a slow cooker accidentally for 10 hours on warm [duplicate]
Just woke up and realized the turkey chili (2 cans kidney beans, 1 can black beans, 2 cans diced tomatoes, 1 lb turkey ground) had been cooking from raw on warm for 10 hours.
I'm a bit desolate ...
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How to minimise exposure to systemic pesticides while eating non-organic fruits and vegetables?
For those who cannot afford organic produce, what foods would you suggest limiting the consumption of in order to minimise the amount of systemic pesticides being consumed?
I ask this specifically ...
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Do foods labeled "non-GMO" only (and not "organic") have more pesticides in them?
I know
organic = non-GMO + no pesticides (source);
non-GMO = pesticides possibly used;
pesticide-free = possibly GMO.
Do non-GMO foods actually have more pesticides in them?
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Can trehalose be organic? How is it listed as an ingredient?
I saw a worrying report of an article in Nature, no less, questioning whether the sugar substitute trehalose could be a cause of the recent rise in Clostridium difficile infections.
As a precaution, ...
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Does one have to occasionally put up with this kind of nasty surprise after switching to organic beans?
First I diversified my source of protein by eating beans. Then I was glad to find that it's a lot easier to find organic beans than organic beef. Even better, I could stock on a variety of beans and ...
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Nutrient composition of cheap cashews/nuts
Is there a difference in the nutrient composition of cheap (home brand) raw/salted cashews sold in supermarkets like Walmart/Costco/Coles/Woolworths etc compared to other branded cashews ? Similarly, ...
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Is there a searchable food catalog of USDA Organic products?
Is there a website that I can search for all products certified by USDA with one of the 4 organic labels:
100% Organic
Organic
Made with Organic
Some Organic ingredients
For example, how can I found ...
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How to store organic cold press sunflower oil for long term usage?
I have opened the bottle and I will be using very little amount daily.
It is not going to be finished soon.
What are the storage instructions? Should be stored in fridge?
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Copycat Lime Jello?
My mother used to make this Pear Lime Gelatin recipe that was so good and so pretty for dinner parties. I would like to replicate it, but without buying the pre-packaged lime Jello, as I'm trying to ...
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Difference between Organic Bread and Fresh Bread
Please, what is the difference organic bread and fresh bread. People are getting me confused.
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How can I make whole wheat bread and biscuits with out the bitter taste?
When I use the command recipe to make biscuits using an organic whole wheat flour it has that bitter brown wheat flavor. how can I change it, or what can I add tot he recipe to make it taste better, ...
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Is there much of a difference between organic vs. regular olive oil?
I have this idea that if I buy high quality olive oil from non-industrial producers then it doesn't need an "organic" label because olives are pretty resistant and don't require that much pesticide.
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Is there a standard and accesible "health" authority [closed]
We would like to start selling a European legume (similar to chick peas - but much healthier) in the United States.
The packager wants approval from an "official" body before letting us write that it ...
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Why do US chicken taste "gamey"/rancid in no time despite proper storage?
I am a new member. We are relatively new to the US, moved here 8 years ago.
I've purchased the chicken brands Foster Farms, Costco/Kirkland, Save Mart, Safeway, and more, but no matter the label, it ...
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Why won't my potatoes crisp?
I live in a country where there is no chemical engineering done on the plants, so everything is completly organic. But i noticed the biggest difference in the potatoes here vs. in America is that the ...
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How can one test if a vegetable is organic? [closed]
If I buy some vegetables and take them home, is there any way to determine if the vegetables contain dangerous levels of pesticides?
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How to determine that a particular product is Organic?
So what is enough to find on a product (label or else) that makes it truly organic (regulated by USDA). Is "organic" itself means this and it is restricted to put this word on any product that is not ...
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Can I sprout grains/legumes/seeds I buy in bulk from whole foods?
I bought some lentils, groats, sunflower seeds, etc from whole foods (organic raw). Are they safe to sprout?
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What organic grains can I substitute for self-rising (Gold Medal) flour?
My nine (7) year old step-daughter is expecting to help me make Chicken and Dumpling today. I have the recipe for the stew, my question lies in the dumplings:
I am aware that I can replace 1 1/2 cups ...
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Difference between natural and organic
For products such as bread, state they are either natural or organic, what is the difference?
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