AARP Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Organic Food?

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How do you know if a food is organic?

Organic. If a food with many ingredients is labeled organic, at least 95% of the ingredients are certified organic, except for salt and water. The items that aren't organic must be from a USDA list of approved additional ingredients. These also may have a USDA seal. Made with organic. ...

Do consumers know what they're getting when buying organic?

When consumers buy organic, they're most likely to buy milk, salad greens, eggs, nutrition bars, and bread. But, Consumer Reports says, shoppers don't always know what they're getting. CR looks into what organic labels really mean. ...

Do organic products need to be USDA certified?

Any product labeled as organic on the product description or packaging must be USDA certified. If it's certified, the producer may also use an official USDA Organic seal. The USDA says producers who sell less than $5,000 a year in organic food don't need to be certified. These producers must follow the guidelines for organic food production. ...

Is organic food USDA certified?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set up an organic certification program that requires all organic food to meet strict government standards. These standards control how such food is grown, handled and processed. Any product labeled as organic on the product description or packaging must be USDA certified. ...

Can you buy organic food at a grocery store?

Once found only in health food stores, organic food is now a common feature at most grocery stores. And that's made a bit of a problem in the produce aisle. For example, you can pick an apple grown with usual (conventional) methods. Or you can pick one that's organic. Both apples are firm, shiny and red. They both provide vitamins and fiber. ...

How do I know if my produce is organic?

A. On loose fruits and vegetables, look at the Price Look Up (PLU) sticker. If the produce is organic, the code will contain five-digits beginning with 9. Non-organic counterparts will have four digits. (Example: Organically grown bananas will be 94011, compared to 4011 for those treated with chemicals and pesticides.) ...