Here's why organic food is gaining popularity

The demand for organic foods began with fruits and vegetables when there were reports of pesticide residues in them. However, the popularity of organic foods has now extended to food grains, pulses, tea, spices and even oil-seeds.

"Organic foods have gained popularity because people have become aware of their benefits. They contain no chemical pesticides and fertilizers and are grown naturally with manure or compost and only natural pesticides and insecticides are used," said a Dr.

 "Children are more susceptible than adults to diseases caused by chemical pesticide residues in food and so parents prefer to give them organic foods. Another advantage is that organic foods do not contain growth hormones or antibiotic residues. Animals are often given growth hormones and antibiotics in animal feeds which are directly passed into animal foods like meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products and from foods to the consumers. In organic farming these practices are banned and animals feed outside in natural surroundings. Antibiotic containing foods consumed frequently makes these antibiotics ineffective in humans," he added.

Organic food products are either grown under a natural system of agriculture, without the use of synthetic fertilizers or they are processed products made from organically produced raw materials.
"Therefore, any food offered for sale as 'organic food' , needs to comply with the provisions laid down by the authority. There are a number of organic brands that use the term 'organic" on labels but if these products are not certified then their authenticity is suspect," said the Dr.

According to a research team such foods that are labelled organic but not certified cannot be considered safe. The agency also mentioned the need for a uniform standard for organic foods in its last report.

 All organic foods certified under this logo also need to convey the full and accurate information on labels about the organic status of the food.


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