Apr
26
Organic Coffee is the Nectar of Life!
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This is my attempt to explain a bit about USDA certified organic items, in particular, organic coffee.
1) Organic goods may not be made from any synthetic chemicals.
2) No genetically engineered plants or critters can be used in certified organic items.
3) In order for an item to be labeled 100% organic it must only contain certified organic ingredients and/or processing agents, excluding water and salt.
4) Items labeled “organic” must consist of at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients (excluding water and salt). Any remaining product ingredients must be comprised of non agricultural components approved on the National List including non-organically produced agricultural items that are not readily available in organic form.
5) Products that are 100% Organic or Organic (95% organic) are allowed to display the USDA organic logo.
6) Food products labeled organic, such as organic coffee, can’t be treated with sewage sludge (yes some crops are), or ionizing radiation.
The above is just a quick rundown of the USDA organic labeling regulations. Onto Organic Coffee. According to the definition of “organic”, organic coffee must be at least 95% organically grown.
Do you want to know why you should care if your coffee was grown organically?
1) Not withstanding what you think about conventional farming practices, can anyone imagine slugging down something treated with sewage sludge?
2) One of my biggest comforts with the USDA organic certification is no genetically modified plants.
3) For you unleaded coffee drinkers, organic coffee is your safest option. Down right nasty chemicals such as ethyl acetate and methylene chloride are used in processing standard decaf. coffees. Certified organic decaffeinated coffees are decaffeinated by a water process. There is epidemiological evidence to suggest that imbibing conventional decaf. is associated with an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.
4) Pesticides and herbicides can be lethal in high doses. Many coffee farmers live in very poor conditions and can’t afford proper protective gear, resulting in toxic exposure to chemicals.
I have only listed a few topics about the benefits of organic coffee. I haven’t even got into all the environmental havoc that results from just manufacturing the pesticides and herbicides.
In conclusion, there is the naturalness factor. Farmers cultivating their coffee organically keep a close eye on their crops to ensure they are not destroyed by disease. I don’t care if you think I’m just trying to put forth my agenda, or promote your good health, please give organic coffee a taste and pass the word.
If you’re wondering where to get some outstanding organic coffee look no further than Nectar of Life Coffee. It’s more than organic coffee, it’s the Nectar of Life!
