Do you know what organic stands for? Why is the concept of organic food becoming popular in Pakistan especially big cities such as Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi? Do you know that organic food is rich in antioxidants and boost the immune system thus impact the overall health of an individual? Organic food is an emerging concept in Pakistan and it is available on most of the super markets but, how to determine the authenticity and availability of organic food? The benefits of organic food can only reach every Pakistani household if really understand the barriers and values associated with organic food consumption in Pakistan. However, at the moment, we have the only limited understanding of consumption of organic food in Pakistan.
We are going to conduct a research on consumer perception towards organic food in Pakistan
Hello Nida Zafar,
Organic food is food produced by methods that comply with the standards of organic farming. Standards vary worldwide, but organic farming in general features practices that strive to cycle resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Organizations regulating organic products may restrict the use of certain pesticides and fertilizers in farming. In general, organic foods are also usually not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents or synthetic food additives.
Currently, the European Union, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and many other countries require producers to obtain special certification in order to market food as organic within their borders. In the context of these regulations, organic food is produced in a way that complies with organic standards set by regional organizations, national governments and international organizations. Although the produce of kitchen gardens may be organic, selling food with an organic label is regulated by governmental food safety authorities, such as the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) or European Commission (EC).
There is not sufficient evidence in medical literature to support claims that organic food is safer or healthier than conventionally grown food. While there may be some differences in the nutrient and antinutrient contents of organically- and conventionally-produced food, the variable nature of food production and handling makes it difficult to generalize results. Claims that organic food tastes better are generally not supported by evidence. There is no good evidence that organic food tastes better than its non-organic counterparts. There is evidence that some organic fruit is drier than conventionally grown fruit; a slightly drier fruit may also have a more intense flavor due to the higher concentration of flavoring substances. Many people believe that organic foods have higher content of nutrients and thus are healthier than conventionally produced foods. However, scientists have not been equally convinced that this is the case as the research conducted in the field has not shown consistent results.
I hope the link below is helpful
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_food
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