How to recognize organic food

by admin | Jul 28, 2023 | Ecoblog

You may be an expert organic product tracker or you may have been taken for a ride more than once. Either way, sometimes it’s not so easy to tell the difference between organic and non-organic products.

Some supermarkets facilitate the task by including complete islands or aisles dedicated exclusively to fruit, vegetables, wine… in short, to organic products. However, it is not always that simple. The fact that the supermarket offers this section does not guarantee that all products are truly organic. Unfortunately, the supermarket has been invaded by pseudo eco-foods. In this situation, we want to help you to be an astute consumer and be able to identify products that are organic.

Look for the Euroleaf! This is the key

All EU eco-products must have a label certifying this. It is therefore very easy to recognize them: just look for the Euroleaf.

The Euroleaf is a label granted by the European Union to products that meet a series of requirements. As it is regulated, we ensure that foodstuffs bearing this seal on their label are indeed organic.

Remember that organic production implies, of course, respecting the rules of organic farming. Therefore, for a food to be labeled with the Euroleaf, it must comply with these standards. These are the fundamental principles:

• Prohibition of the use of GMOs.
• Prohibition of the use of ionizing radiation.
• Limiting the use of artificial fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.
• Prohibition of the use of hormones and restriction of the use of antibiotics only when necessary for animal health.

Green that I love you… green?.

Don’t be fooled by simple green packaging on a supermarket product. At first glance, you might assume it’s an organic food, however, just because a product’s packaging is ‘apparently eco’ doesn’t mean it really is.

We have all fallen into the trap at some time, so do not forget that it is mandatory to label organic products in all EU countries with the Euroleaf we have already talked about.

This label certifies that the product complies with the standards and requirements established to be considered organic/organic/organic -all synonyms-.

You already have all the information! Now you just have to put it into practice. Remember that by buying organic products you are taking care of the planet and your future.

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Eco, bio, organic… Is there a difference? Unraveling the confusion

by admin | Jul 13, 2023 | Ecoblog

By now, the words ecological, biological, organic and the abbreviations eco and bio are fully integrated into our vocabulary. We see them on television, on social networks, on billboards and, above all, in the supermarket. They are in conversations at work and on the street. But have you ever stopped to think about what they really mean? How do they differ?

Don’t worry, we’ve all had those same doubts at one time or another. However, the answer is simple:

There is no difference.

As you can hear. It is common to turn to the Internet to try to unravel the enigma. Because of this, the confusion has become greater and greater and each person says a different thing. There are hundreds of pages that feed the confusion and explain the supposed differences between these types of foods. But, as we say, the reality is much simpler.

In this article we have set out to put an end once and for all to the confusion: when we talk about ecological, biological and organic, or the abbreviations eco or bio , we are really talking about the same thing.

Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council on organic production and labeling of organic products lists the terms protected in each member country to refer to this system and, in Spain, they are: ecological, biological and organic.

It should be noted that these foods are produced under a sustainable management system based on a series of principles, such as respect for natural systems and cycles, the conservation of elements of the natural landscape, the responsible use of energy and natural resources, and the maintenance of a high level of animal welfare, among others. In addition, no Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have been used in their production and the use of artificial fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides is limited.

In this sense, the only thing you have to worry about is the label – don’t let them get away with it! It is not enough for the packaging to be green, look artisanal or have a name that refers to the countryside. If it does not have the Euroleaf, it is not an eco or organic product. The Euroleaf is the green rectangle with a leaf formed by white stars that you will have seen hundreds of times on the labels of many products.

Take a look here and you’ll get it right the first time!

When consulting a product label, keep these four points in mind:

1. The word ecological, organic, biological or its abbreviations appear eco o bio .
2. Containing the seal of the European Union: the Euroleaf.
3. The code of the inspection body certifying the origin of the product and raw materials must appear.
4. The logo of the certification body must appear -although this is optional-.

That’s right, isn’t it? As you can see, it was much easier than you were told.

So, remember, when you choose food with the Euroleaf, you are betting on the future. Don’t forget it! The future is on your table.