I see that this product is not organic. Is it exposed to pesticides?
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http://foodalliance.org/certificationPalouse Brand is not organic, they are food alliance certified, non-GMO. I use different suppliers for Organic Hard Red, Soft/Hard White Wheatberries, Rye, etc. I buy in bulk for both a 100% Organic Range and a Non-GMO, Food Alliance Certified range.
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I checked the package. It says it is a "natural" food item... you could call the farm.. It does NOT say Organic on package so..I assume it is not
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http://foodalliance.org/certification Palouse Brand is not organic, they are food alliance certified, non-GMO. I use different suppliers for Organic Hard Red, Soft/Hard White Wheatberries, Rye, etc. I buy in bulk for both a 100% Organic Range and a Non-GMO, Food Alliance Certified range.
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I think that it's a complex question. Being part of the NON-GMO Project that means it's can't be chromosome modified. That being said...Monsanto is responsible for almost all GMO. Monsanto is also the company that makes insecticides. So I would make the assumption that they could be some insecticide, but out of moral pressure perhaps not Monsanto based? Palouse beans are listed organic. So I would contact Palouse directly on the wheat berries. I personally love Palouse wheat berries and buy Bob's Red Mill Emmer wheat as well. But Bob's Red Mill will be very costly to use as your main source as the bags are very small. I think that it's a complex question. Being part of the NON-GMO Project that means it's can't be chromosome modified. That being said...Monsanto is responsible for almost all GMO. Monsanto is also the company that makes insecticides. So I would make the assumption that they could be some insecticide, but out of moral pressure perhaps not Monsanto based? Palouse beans are listed organic. So I would contact Palouse directly on the wheat berries. I personally love Palouse wheat berries and buy Bob's Red Mill Emmer wheat as well. But Bob's Red Mill will be very costly to use as your main source... » Read More I think that it's a complex question. Being part of the NON-GMO Project that means it's can't be chromosome modified. That being said...Monsanto is responsible for almost all GMO. Monsanto is also the company that makes insecticides. So I would make the assumption that they could be some insecticide, but out of moral pressure perhaps not Monsanto based? Palouse beans are listed organic. So I would contact Palouse directly on the wheat berries. I personally love Palouse wheat berries and buy Bob's Red Mill Emmer wheat as well. But Bob's Red Mill will be very costly to use as your main source as the bags are very small. « Show Less
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This product is not organic. They do have one that is a little more expensive that is organic! Maybe it was just a typo!
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It is not labeled organic so that should be a red flag. Other than that I do not know.
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It's a good question but the USDA seal carries no merit. The regulations for "USDA organic" are the same as for regular, pesticide-laced products. The truth is you don't know if it's organic. I researched the company and found that the administrators seem reputable. I trust in the character of people. If you need the USDA seal, find another product that bears that.
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I'm guessing no. The product itself seemed OK--good smell, good texture, etc. However, "shipping and handling" was more than the product itself. The product arrived in a zip top bag with a poorly-printed, unprofessional-looking label which says nothing about organic.
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It's NOT listed as organic, so I'd consider it as conventional product, meaning it's the generic conventional methods, which can contain hormones, pesticides, toxins, etc., even if it's all natural. All natural means it doesn't have chemical additives; it doesn't mean it's organic. If you need to be free of all these things, look for an organic product made in USA.
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actually i never checked because my assumption was if it is organic there should not be any chemicals leaching into the product. of course i could be wrong as the product would be organic but if placed in an unlined can it could contain bpa's. good question for libby's.
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Because I was not there when the buckwheat was grown and harvested I can only trust the description that it is organic. I have not had any type of reaction so I have to say it is organic.
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Anything that's foreign is at risk for pesticides. Anything that's not organic or made by yourself is generally grown using pesticides and other chemicals.
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I cannot confirm that it is USDA organic... the label states "grown chemical and pesticide free". However it is raw and vegan. The bulk bag I bought comes from Bolivia...it is not grown in the US.
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This one is not organic. Some people confuse the NAME OF THE COMPANY on the jar (which says "YS Organic Bee Farms") with the product actually being organic. It is not. This is raw non-organic honey. I don't really care about the organic part, just that it's raw, AND tastes delicious. (Which I assure you this one does!)
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No, it's not organic and it doesn't claim to be. It just says it's Raw Power Organics brand, but that's just the brand, not the product.
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It is organic. I believe then it should be non GMO. But I am not 100% sure.
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<hi Eric not 100 percent sure but I don't believe so as it is organic and if it used a chemical it would no longer be organic. This might be something to double check with the creater of this product.
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This product is not labelled as 'organic.' or not genetically modified. Heck, I'm happy it's not made by General Mills. Don't you think we should worry more about the working conditions of the migrant workers who are slaving away to keep this stuff on our table? Moreover, it's just wheat germ milled by Bob and his migrant workers. A lot of Bob's products are certified as USDA Organic. The wheat germ is not one of them. But Bob appears to be a good guy, so you should buy it anyhow and hope for the best.
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There is a label on the bag the lavender came in that states the company name "Moyishi" and says "new and fresh" and "100% organic" but that claim is t backed up by a certification, it's just printed on the label. There's no mention of whether or not pesticides were used to grow this product (or if so, what kind). For that you'd have to contact the seller. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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No. If it doesn't state organic on the packaging then it's probably not. Companies never miss a chance to plaster Organic all over their packaging, it gives the product an advantage.