a presentation on organic foods

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Department of Agriculture with regard

to organic food produce says...

a system of ecological soil management that

relies on building humus levels through crop

rotations, recycling organic wastes, andapplying balanced mineral amendments and

that uses, when necessary, mechanical,

botanical, or biological controls with minimum

adverse effects on health and the environment.


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What is organic?Organic food is produced using environmentally

and animal friendly farming methods.


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Organic Definion Basic definition means living and used to

define carbon based life forms.

Organic is more of a description of theagricultural methods used than the food

itself.

Organic foods are the foods producedwithout using synthetic pesticides, chemical

fertilizers, irradiation or chemical food

additives.


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Why choose organic?Why buy organic food? Find out about the advantages and benefits of

choosing organic.

Food you can trust you can be safe in the knowledge that

hydrogenated fats and controversial additives like aspartame andMSG are banned under organic standards.

Better for the environment organic farming reduces pollution and

greenhouse gases released from food production by restricting the

use of artificial chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Wildlife protection organic farms are havens for wildlife and

provide homes for bees, birds and butterflies. In fact. Plant, insect

and bird life is up to 50% greater on organic farms.

Higher animal welfare organic standards insist that animals are

given plenty of space and fresh air to thrive an grow guaranteeing a

truly free-range life.


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Whats available?Almost anything..

Sugar

Corn flakes

Fruits

Vegetables

Meats

Pasta

Baby Foods & you name it


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Organic Vs Non-organic Produce

Organic produce

No Pesticides

Grown with natural

fertilizers (manure,compost)

Insects are controlled

using natural methods

(birds, good insects,etc..)

Conventionally grown produce

Pesticides used

Grown with synthetic or

chemical fertilizers Insecticides are used to

manage pests and

disease


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Organic baby food..Why choose organic baby food what are the benefits?

Higher nutrition levels put simply, organic food is packed with nutrients. A

babys digestive system is more efficient that that of an adult at absorbing

foods, enabling nutrients to be used more quickly.

No nasties it is not just what organic food does contain, it is also what it does

not that is important. A babys nervous, circulatory, and reproductive systems

are all developing fast so it is vital that alien chemicals do not disrupt them

during the growth phase.

Fewer pesticides because a babys diet is often restricted to just a few types

of less processed food, for example, apples, potatoes and carrots, then may

receive higher exposure of pesticides and although the EU has set maximum

levels for individual chemicals used in infant formula and baby foods, this does

not take into account the cocktail effect of lots of pesticides The best method

of reducing exposure to potentially harmful pesticides would be to eat

organically grown food, where their use is avoided.


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Public PerceptionOrganic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious?

The evidence is unclear. Some studies suggestthat, on average, organically grown fruits and

vegetables may contain slightly higher levels of

vitamin C, trace minerals, and antioxidant

phytonutrients than conventionally grown produce. Lets find out more on the nutrient value & taste


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Nutrient ValueSeveral studies have compared the nutritional content of organic

and conventionally grown plants, and most have shown no

significant differences in key vitamin and mineral content. However,

although the differences are small, research has shown that some

organic food has: Lower nitrate levels

Higher vitamin C levels

Higher levels of selenium.

Few studies of milk that the authors found were all of raw milk, and

suggest that raw organic milk may contain significantly morebeneficial omega-3 fatty acids than raw conventional milk.

Similarly, organic chicken was found to have higher levels of

omega-3 fatty acids.


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Taste While there are reports indicating that organic and

conventional fruits and vegetables may defer on a

variety of sensory qualities, the findings areinconsistent.

There is evidence that some organic fruit is drier

than conventionally grown fruit; a slightly drier fruitmay also have a more intense flavor due to the

higher concentration of flavoring substances.


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Calories

More organic food is consumed presuming

that it is lower in calories inspite of the factthat the nutrition labels showed identical

calorie content to the conventionally grown

food.


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Are there pesticides in organic

foods?

Organic foods are not necessarily completely

chemical free. They may be grown on land notpreviously used for organic food production and,

therefore, might contain chemical residues.

However, the pesticide residues in organic food are

considerably lower than those found in foods

produced with synthetic chemicals.


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contdHowever, American cancer society has stated

that no evidence exists that pesticides residue

will lead to any form of cancer.


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Organic or not? Check the

label.. The most important point to remember that natural is

not organic, Must meet federal standards to be

Organic 100% organic foods are completely organic or made

with 100% organic ingredients should display their

certification seal

Organic means food that contains 95% organicingredients and may display certification seal.


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Labeling & Terminology.contd Made with organic ingredients means that

food that contain70% organic ingredients

Contains organic ingredients food thatcontain less than 70% organic ingredients


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Why should you pay more for

organic food?


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..contd Organic foods are labour intensive since

farmers do not use pesticides, chemicals or

drugs. Organic certifications and maintaining this

status is expensive.

Organic feed for animals can cost twice asmuch.

Organic farms tends to be smaller than

conventional farms.


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Indian organic growth. Grown 25 fold in last seven years

It is a combined effect of farmers efforts,

NGOs work, Govt. interventions and marketforces push

Producing wide range of commodities

Developing domestic market Growing awareness for safe and healthy

contamination free food.


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Tips to buy Organic food.. Organic food is often more expensive than

conventionally grown food but if you set some

priorities, it may be possible to purchase organic

food and stay within your food budget. Purchase the

organic versions of the foods you eat the most..eg..

Banana, grapes, papaya.

Shop at farmers market, food co-operatives or a

community supported agricultural farm,

supermarkets, organic food retailers.

You must buy products in season.


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Implications for the

Mainstream Food Industry? Possible to see the current interest in

organic foods as a reaction to consumer

unease over use of pesticides, recent foodscares and a reluctant lack of trust in the

mainstream food industry.

The way these issues are handled by

traditional marketers will influence how the

organic market will develop.


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Conclusion Things to remember

Organic farming is the production of food without the use of

synthetic chemicals or genetically modified (GM) components.

Organic foods are not necessarily completely chemical free,

but the pesticide residues will be considerably lower than thosefound in produce manufactured with synthetic chemicals.

Choose foods labeled `certified organic by accredited certifying

organizations.

Organic farming is better for the environment and more

sustainable.


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FeedbackNow wed like your comments and questions

How do you feel about the organic

movement?

What benefits/detriments do you

foresee?

Is this just a fad?


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