These don't have the USDA Organic label...can I trust that they are organic?
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Good question, on the back of the bottle it says certified organic by Quality Assurance International With a large Q symbol above it. I trust the Hero brand but haven't really looked into it. I hope I'm not being naive!
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Hero Nutritionals states the product is "Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI)".From Wikipedia:Quality Assurance International (QAI) is a U.S.-based international organic certification company that is authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as "a USDA-accredited certifying agent that operates globally to certify organic operations to National Organic Program standards." It is a for-profit corporation, established in 1989, and headquartered in San Diego, California. It is one of the world's largest certifiers, operating in the United States, Canada, Latin America, European Union, and Japan. It is owned by public health and environmental organization NSF International. Hero Nutritionals states the product is "Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI)".From Wikipedia:Quality Assurance International (QAI) is a U.S.-based international organic certification company that is authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as "a USDA-accredited certifying agent that operates globally to certify organic operations to National Organic Program standards." It is a for-profit corporation, established in 1989, and headquartered in San Diego, California. It is one of the world's largest... » Read More Hero Nutritionals states the product is "Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI)".From Wikipedia:Quality Assurance International (QAI) is a U.S.-based international organic certification company that is authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as "a USDA-accredited certifying agent that operates globally to certify organic operations to National Organic Program standards." It is a for-profit corporation, established in 1989, and headquartered in San Diego, California. It is one of the world's largest certifiers, operating in the United States, Canada, Latin America, European Union, and Japan. It is owned by public health and environmental organization NSF International. « Show Less
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The Organics Multi-Vitamins Yummi Bears company can clarify their standards to label their product as organic. These are the highest quality multivitamins I have found, they are delicious without being too sweet. I feel that they are as safe as possible.
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I was concerned at first too. But they were labeled USDA certified organic. I found the chestnuts to be consistent. Fully cooked. Stored well in fridge.
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The only way to know if they are pure is to buy oils that are certified organic with certification information on the label. Be wary of those labeled 100% organic but no certifying information. Otherwise it is a crap-shoot as to the quality you are getting.
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The package I received was from Global Moringa (Oct. '13), and it says it is Organic on the label, but there is no certification on either the label or their website. Since I am using these to grow new plants, not eat them, I am less concerned. My plants will be organic, regardless. I would be more careful about Moringa leaf powder or tea. The Amazon page no longer states that this is an organic product, so it probably isn't.
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Hello Sarah Belviso, I did not see USDA certified organic on the container I received and checked the website that was listed on the label but did not see anything that said USDA certified there either. All I saw was "NetPatrol" certified on the website. Here is the website: http://www.essentialdepot.com/ I even called them directly on 1-866-840-2495 but the operator was not able to answer that question so she told me to send an email to: Techdept@essentialdepot.com Hopefully they will respond to you quickly with additional information. Michelle
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Yes, it's USDA organic. Any time you see that green stamp with USDA organic it's not GMO. It also taste great!
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There is a seal that says certified organic on the side of the bottle, it's just not the USDA seal. Good luck and I hope you like the vitamins. Happy to help.
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Yes. Certified USDA Organic. Go to "www.bobsredmill.com" and ask them directly if in doubt.
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The packaging doesn't indicate such and if they were organic you would think it would say so. That's just my opinion though, draw your own conclusions.
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The package only says USDA Organic. You'd need to look up the certification procedure to see if that means nonGMO.
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They are advertised as organic. Really cannot determine if they are organic except take the word of the seller. Also not sure how critical organicis related to almond which grow in a very hard shell.
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The package I received is different from the photo and is labeled "Organic Raw Brazil Nuts". There is only one item listed under 'Ingredients', and that is "Organic Brazil Nuts", but there is nothing that says "certified". However, there is a phone number listed for the distributor- 800-764-1238
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It's wrong. They are not organic. Even the Bob's Red Mill website doesn't show any organic potato flakes on their site. Since they make numerous organic products, I'm sure it would say it on the pkg. I wish they were. We eat almost all organic foods. These are a spurge for us. Basically like our take-out night since we don't eat any of that stuff (we're gluten, dairy and chemical preservative free). They are easy and tasty. I add s&p; and avocado oil and a but of garlic powder and they're great!
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Whenever the almonds used are organic, I have found that it will indicate that on the label. If it dosn't say organic I always figure that they are not. I don't have a real preference to organic or not organic.
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If its not USDA certified organic, you will never know. Do the percentages really matter? If something is 90% organic but has 10% pesticides, mercury, arsenic, etc. -the point is its not organic. Take the manufacturers word for what they say is in it.
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There's no mention of "organic" on the label so chances are it is not. However, there is a web address for the manufacturer:www.zinkeorchards.com.
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The information on the package goes to great lengths to assure the customer of the wholesomeness of the product, however, I do not see the word "organic" anywhere. Perhaps you can find more information at www.palousebrand.com or www.facebook.com/palousebrand Good luck! As an aside, I have used these in cooking (I use them to replace ground meat in recipes, and have made salads with them.) and I have no complaints.