How can I be sure it’s organic? (Continued)

Because Organic standards originated as a result of various individual producers each trying to differentiate themselves by setting down the rules by which they grew produce, organic standards vary from country to country and even sometimes from region to region. However, while there are minor differences, the main principles stay the same. Currently, the European Union, the United States, Canada, Japan and many other countries require producers to obtain special certification in order to market food as "organic" within their borders. Most certifications allow some chemicals and pesticides to be used, so consumers should be aware of the standards for qualifying as "organic" in their respective locales.
For further information on certification Dubai residents can contact Organic Foods & Cafe www.organicfoodsandcafe.com

Although some foods are referred to as natural, this does not mean they are organic.

Additives allowed in Conventional VS Natural VS Organic foods:

Conclusion

If you can afford it, it makes sense to buy organic. If you can’t always afford to, the EWG (see www.foodnews.org) recommends buying the more ‘fragile’ foods from organic suppliers as these require more pesticides to fight of bugs than hardier products like asparagus and broccoli.

• apples
• bell peppers
• celery
• cherries
• grapes
• lettuce
• nectarines
• peaches
• pears
• potatoes
• spinach
• strawberries