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Organic food – truths and myths

Organic food – truths and myths

More and more people read product labels before making a purchase. It’s a very good habit, but use the principle of limited trust, especially in the case of increasingly popular “healthy” foods. Below, there are some facts and myths about organic products, which will allow you to make more informed choices.

FACT: UE certificates have stringent requirements.

This is to ensure the best quality. Farms must be adapted so as not to burden the natural environment and should be self-sufficient – no pesticides and steroids in animal food. Such places also go through a lot of controls to ensure the highest quality throughout the production.

FACT: organic food has a shorter shelf life.

It is worth considering why the cheese bought a few weeks ago still looks fresh or why a ham sandwich has not changed its colour after a weekend in a backpack. Organic food usually has a shorter expiry date and it should not be considered a defect. Shorter expiry date means natural crops without preservatives or other additives.

MYTH: “organic food” is synonymous with “healthy food”.

Manufacturers, being aware of the increased demand for healthy and organic products, use the slogan “healthy food”, although it doesn’t mean much. Some producers use their own certificates that don’t exist in reality. However, the consumer may thing that all these certificates mean that the product is good. Organic food, from farms adapted to the requirements of the European Union, has a sing of the Euro-leaf on the package, which is a guarantee of organic food production.

MIT: organic food will make people healthier.

Unfortunately, it can’t be confirmed 100%. Many other factors besides food affect our health (such as sports). Organic food does not contain pesticides, dyes and antibiotics having a bad influence on the human body. There is also support for local farmer, who invest a lot to provide high quality products.

It’s easy to feel lost surrounded by information provided by the media and producers. Therefore, take interest in the subject of organic food, systematically deepen your knowledge, and don’t be fooled by marketing slogans.