Organic vs Natural
by arroyo, December 26, 2009 | Permalink
What is the difference between organic and natural?
As the nation’s only certified organic grocery store, this is a question we hear a lot. So let me try to clear up the difference in a nice, concise way.
Natural refers to the way something is processed, and at Whole Foods Market we believe in minimal processing: no artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors. That also means no hydrogenated oils. And for our meat and poultry, that means no antibiotics, no supplemental growth hormones, and no animal byproducts in the feed.
Organic refers to the way something is grown, and there are strict regulations set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Organic Rule, which became effective on October 21, 2002. Organic agriculture is a method that emphasizes the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality. You can learn more by visiting our website, which also has links to the USDA Organic Rule Index and other USDA Organic information.
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