At Winter Goddess Foods, it is our belief that we are all stewards of the earth. As human beings, we shoulder the responsibility of making good and proper use of the resources available to us. This includes showing respect for what we put into and on ourselves, and respect for the world that we all share. With that in mind, let's talk about what "natural" and "organic" actually mean.
First of all, let's define the terms. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines the words as follows:
1) Natural : Existing in nature and not made or caused by people; coming from nature: not having any extra substances or chemicals added: not containing anything artificial.
2) Organic: Of food; grown or made without the use of artificial chemicals
On the surface, these two words seem to mean the same thing. Unfortunately the food regulatory bodies, and certain food manufacturers, interpret the terms differently.
Regarding food products, the one main difference between the use of the words "natural" and "organic" is that the US Government does not regulate the use of the word natural on packaging, with the exception of meats and poultry. If a package of meat is labeled as natural, it must explain how it is so. However, this does not address how the animals were raised or fed.

For the sake of clarity, a further definition of the word organic states:
Related to, yielding, or involving the use of food produced with the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin without employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides.
The USDA regulates organic products using the standards set by the National Organic Program in 2002. This standard indicates that 95% of any product calling itself organic must indeed be produced and processed without the use of chemical fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides. Any product containing less than 70% percent organic ingredients cannot use the organic label. A product using the organic designation must also indicate the certification agency which gave the approval, and list each organic ingredient used on the label. Organic certification ensures that the product met the USDA standard.
Okay. Now that we have defined our terms, and the reality of the situation, what does this mean to us as consumers? In order to be as sure as we can about what we eat, we must educate ourselves as to how our food is made, and to what is in it! While it may be impossible to know everything about a particular food, through a little "digging" and research, it is possible to learn a lot about it, and the practices of a particular manufacturer.


Blessings,
Nehemiah
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