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Is there much of a difference between organic vs. regular olive oil?

I have this idea that if I buy high quality olive oil from non-industrial producers then it doesn't need an "organic" label because olives are pretty resistant and don't require that much pesticide. Is this correct?
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Difference between natural and organic

For products such as bread, state they are either natural or organic, what is the difference?
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Why do US chicken taste "gamey"/rancid in no time despite proper storage?

I am a new member. We are relatively new to the US, moved here 8 years ago. I've purchased the chicken brands Foster Farms, Costco/Kirkland, Save Mart, Safeway, and more, but no matter the label, it seems that the taste of the meat goes bad really…
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Does one have to occasionally put up with this kind of nasty surprise after switching to organic beans?

First I diversified my source of protein by eating beans. Then I was glad to find that it's a lot easier to find organic beans than organic beef. Even better, I could stock on a variety of beans and reduce my visit to the health food store to once…
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How to determine that a particular product is Organic?

So what is enough to find on a product (label or else) that makes it truly organic (regulated by USDA). Is "organic" itself means this and it is restricted to put this word on any product that is not organic?
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How can I make whole wheat bread and biscuits with out the bitter taste?

When I use the command recipe to make biscuits using an organic whole wheat flour it has that bitter brown wheat flavor. how can I change it, or what can I add tot he recipe to make it taste better, more like using white flour?
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Is there a searchable food catalog of USDA Organic products?

Is there a website that I can search for all products certified by USDA with one of the 4 organic labels: 100% Organic Organic Made with Organic Some Organic ingredients For example, how can I found a list of brands sell sugar that is labelled…
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Copycat Lime Jello?

My mother used to make this Pear Lime Gelatin recipe that was so good and so pretty for dinner parties. I would like to replicate it, but without buying the pre-packaged lime Jello, as I'm trying to reduce the amount of preservatives, artificial…
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Are sardines I order in Winter farmed?

In Portugal and Spain, there are quite strict quota regulations limiting fishing to late Spring, Summer and early Autumn: quota regulations for sardines. Those quotas regulate the fishing of "free range" sardines. However, some restaurants in…
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Was "organic" food talked about in the 90s?

I watched the movie Spencer last night and it is about Princess Diana of the UK. There is a chef listing off parts of a menu and he often refers to "organic" food such as organic carrots etc. This took me by surprise as I don't recall hearing much…
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Can I know if lemons are safe to eat whole (peel and all)?

Is there any way to tell if lemons contain a residue of something that is harmful to humans? The last two winters we have been buying oranges in bulk through a website, directly from the farm and i really like it. I would like to buy lemons in bulk…
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What organic grains can I substitute for self-rising (Gold Medal) flour?

My nine (7) year old step-daughter is expecting to help me make Chicken and Dumpling today. I have the recipe for the stew, my question lies in the dumplings: I am aware that I can replace 1 1/2 cups of self-rising flour by adding 1 1/2 tsp baking…
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How to minimise exposure to systemic pesticides while eating non-organic fruits and vegetables?

For those who cannot afford organic produce, what foods would you suggest limiting the consumption of in order to minimise the amount of systemic pesticides being consumed? I ask this specifically about systemic pesticides, as non-systemic…
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Do foods labeled "non-GMO" only (and not "organic") have more pesticides in them?

I know organic = non-GMO + no pesticides (source); non-GMO = pesticides possibly used; pesticide-free = possibly GMO. Do non-GMO foods actually have more pesticides in them?
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Can trehalose be organic? How is it listed as an ingredient?

I saw a worrying report of an article in Nature, no less, questioning whether the sugar substitute trehalose could be a cause of the recent rise in Clostridium difficile infections. As a precaution, I'd like to know how to avoid trehalose. Our…
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