What is organic food? 

In the simplest terms, organic food is produced and processed organically. 

Now, conventional food is produced conventionally using chemically laden fertilizers and products, in soils that might lack nutritional value and in conditions that induce mass production. Also, the processing includes a series of steps that includes adding flavors, enhancers, and chemicals to the food to make it more crowd appeal. Lastly, the sterilization and final packaging go through steps that eventually kill the nutritional content of the food produced. 

On the contrary, each of these steps is rectified in the production and processing of organic food. Right from the quality of soil to seed quality and processing steps; efforts are being made to preserve the nutritional content of food. Organic food is produced without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or insecticides on soil that is not chemically treated. Raw materials and add-ons that have zero harmful impacts on human health are used for the production and processing of organic food. Hence, the end product consumed by us humans proves to be friendly as opposed to toxic supplies in our pantries. 

Organic produce

When considering organic food, we mainly have three different food products to consider; organic spices/pulses and grains, organic vegetables/ fruits, and animal/birds derived products. We will talk about organic spices, grains, and pulses here. 

Now, while looking for organic spices/pulses or grains for your kitchen pantry, pick the brands that have organic certifications with them. This would ensure that the products are grown naturally without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or harmful insecticides. Only organic or naturally derived pesticides are used in their production. 

Next up, research about the lands where their production is undertaken. Understand the quality of the soil they work on. Understand their manufacturing process and how their products are delivered from the farm to your home step. 

The most important step to look out for is their processing. Don’t be greenwashed with the organic label. Carefully read the ingredients and check out suspicious ones on the Internet. Understand the packaging methods used by them. Steam sterilization methods are usually the safest ones with zero impact on health. If the processing methods aren’t up to mark, organic produce is as bad as conventional produce. 

Benefits of picking organic produce for your kitchen pantry

• They are nutritionally rich and high in value. 
  
• They have retained the flavors and texture of the food.
• They are friendly to your gut health. 
• They don't induce harm to your health. 

It’s time to make food your friend and not a foe. Go organic because your health deserves it. Sticking to conventional food production is going to harm you eventually or later on. Think of it as an investment in health and a better lifestyle. 

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