[oceandreams94]

Thank you all for your replies! I have found a place called Blue Planet Co-op in St Augustine so I am going to check it out. I live in Palm Coast so am trying to find someplace close to me. I also visit the farmers market in flagler too...

[MrTudo]

Originally Posted by riveree

Agreed, there are somewhat differing definitions of "organic", but one thing they all share in common is that they do not use chemical pesticides - and that is a big difference from "regular" produce .

That's my point. How do you know that? Because they say so?

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by MrTudo

That's my point. How do you know that? Because they say so?

Well, yes. Because how do you know ANYTHING is "really" organic if we weren't there to watch them produce it. We just have to trust, I guess unless you know some other way of knowing whether they are "truly organic" or not.

I am happy that Publix is offering their organic products. I find them delicious and cost effective compared to the other organic brands available.

[roaring-rox]

The organic red delicious apples that Publix sells are wonderful, crisp and have a grape-like flavor. I bought some regular red delicious apples one time to 'save money'...I took them back. They had no flavor. The extra cost was worth it.

[riveree]

Originally Posted by gypsychic

Well, yes. Because how do you know ANYTHING is "really" organic if we weren't there to watch them produce it. We just have to trust, I guess unless you know some other way of knowing whether they are "truly organic" or not.

A better answer than I could have given, thanks Gypsy .

[Leo344]

There are different levels of organic labeling. Something is only 100% organic if it says 100% Organic. If something just says "Organic" then it has some non-organic constituents in it. A good link explaining this is: Consumer Homepage

The USDA allows certain companies to certify farmers, production companies etc as organic. Check for the USDA Organic Label and the certification agency.

Best , Leo344

(Organic Test Kitchen .com)

[riveree]

Originally Posted by oceandreams94

Thank you all for your replies! I have found a place called Blue Planet Co-op in St Augustine so I am going to check it out. I live in Palm Coast so am trying to find someplace close to me. I also visit the farmers market in flagler too...

Let us know how it goes? I haven't been to Blue Planet.

[lw6]

my friend who hs been eating organic for nearly 10 yrs. said you put trust in organic products the same as any other foods. do u question food from chile or mexico? what about china?

[EB2]

Originally Posted by MrTudo

Not trying to say anything bad about organic foods as I am seriously into healthy foods, but how do you know the foods in publix are organic? Because they say so?

As a case in point of what's going on in the food and drink world, Pepsi is disclosing this week on the labels of their water that the source is TAP.

Coca cola will be doing the same.

Publix practices much of the same policies organic stores do. Their products are wholly inspected by the USDA. There's a difference on their labels though, and it can be misleading. Publix offers "natural foods" which are just minimally processed, without artificial colors, sweetners, or preservatives. Whereas "organic" is USDA inspected, and slapped with that pretty organic logo (unless it's under a certain percentage, then the logo goes on the back or side of the item). The farmers that sell to Publix have to follow the exact same strict guidelines that other organic/natural farmers do.