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Organic

• Labels and what they mean
  Jun 20 2009
                   U.S. organic standards provide four labeling options. * 100 PERCENT ORGANIC *  Made only of organically produced indgredients * Organic * At least 95 percent of the product by weightexcluding water and salt, are organically produced ingredients. Up to 5 percent of the remaining ingredients may be nonagricultural substances allowed on the National List. The same ingredient can not be fro... more
• What is Organic
  Jun 20 2009
             Under the USDA's regultations, "organic" is a labeling term that refers to thw way agricultural roducts, both food and fiber, are grown and processed. Organic products come from a system of agriculture that strives for a balance with nature, using methids and materials of low impact to the enviorment. Organic foods are minimally processed without artificial ingredients, preservatives or irradiation.     &... more
• What products are available
  Jun 20 2009
                   An impressive variety of organic foods and fiber products are now available. Food offerings include fruits and vegetables, pasta, prepared sauces, frozen juices, frozen meals, milk, ice cream and frozen novelties, cereals, beef, pork, poultry, breads, soups, cookies, beer, wine, vodka, and baby foods, to name a few. In addition, organic fiber products available include bed and bath linens, table... more