There are numerous nutrition facts, ingredients lists, recipes and tall dietary claims printed on food packages. Pre-printed “organic” labels appear to be another piece of information to decipher while shopping for packaged foods. This blog helps understand what “organic” really means and can help almond buyers make informed choices.
Organic foods that are USDA certified are grown and processed according to the federal guidelines addressing many factors such as soil quality, animal raising practices, pest & weed control, and usage of various additives. Organic producers rely on natural substances and physical, mechanical, or biologically based farming methods to the fullest extent possible.