What distinguishes natural products from organic products? Natural food is just as wholesome and secure as organic food, right? Unfortunately, natural does not necessarily imply organic and offers no assurances. However, organic food is always natural.
In terms of agriculture, “natural” describes a produce that has not endured chemical treatments, whereas “organic” denotes a crop that has not been cultivated using artificial fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.
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Which is a better option: natural or organic?
Food that has been produced without the use of harmful persistent pesticides, antibiotics, synthetic growth hormones, sewage sludge, or irradiation is considered organic foods. When purchasing food, having an organic certification on the label is a fantastic way to ensure that it has not been altered or processed in any “harmful” way.
Foods with organic labels can however, be a bit more expensive because of the labor-intensiveness of the whole process. But if you still want a healthy food option, natural food is a good way to go as well.
Natural foods may be grown with pesticides and fertilizers. But these chemicals are applied based on how they are really supposed to be used. By so doing, the adverse effects of the chemicals on the food is reduced to the barest minimum. Natural foods can also undergo minimal processing such as cleaning, milling, cooking, etc. In essence, they are less expensive as compared to organic foods.
IN A NUTSHELL,
While there is no strict rule to say that organic foods are better than natural foods, it is a common knowledge that most people would prefer organic food if costs and tastes were not a major factor. But as it stands, these two factors cannot be ignored. Natural food is equally good if not over-processed and if the right chemicals are used in its production and applied appropriately.
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