Concept information
Preferred term
organic foods
Type
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Product
Definition
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Organic food is produced without: antibiotics; growth hormones; most conventional pesticides; petroleum- based fertilizers or sewage sludge-based fertilizers; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. USDA certification is required before a product can be labeled "organic". Companies, including restaurants, that handle or process organic food must be certified also.
Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- certified organic foods
- organic produce
In other languages
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Spanish
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alimentos orgánicos
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/418
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