Organic Food Markets Can Be Consumer Nightmare
One of the disadvantages people have when visiting organic food markets is that it is nearly impossible to tell if the food is really organic by simply looking at it. Unfortunately, there are some growers that take advantage of the new interest in organic foods, take their regular foods to organic food markets, and sell them with the promise that they have produced in a truly organic environment. Without insisting on seeing a certificate on their property, many consumers are not really getting for what they are paying.
Before buying anything at organic food markets, consumers should become educated in what all is involved in producing organic products. The type of natural products that can be used for pesticides as well as the steps needed to produce organic compost for fertilizer. By understanding what it takes to produce organic foods they can ask the right questions of vendors at organic food markets to insure they are getting organic food.
In some instances, sellers at organic food markets do use only natural compost for fertilizers, but if they allow commercial mowing services for example to dump grass clippings into their compost bins, they may inadvertently be adding chemical pesticides into the compost and subsequently into the food they produce. Controlling every aspect of their product is an important part of providing certified organic products.
Taste Does Not Always Tell A True Story
In addition to there being little or no difference in the food items at organic food markets than those grown in the traditional environment, the taste is usually the same. While some may claim they can taste the difference, for the most part taste and appearance of organic products will closely resemble those grown with chemical enhancements.
Reputation is all that organic food markets have as far as improving their business and most operators will closely guard that reputation. If a vendor is found to be violating the trust of the organic food markets operators, they will banned from participating and in some cases, their practices will be made public. This is done not only to ruin the offending vendor but to save the integrity of the market place.
The health benefits as well as the help given to the environment is what is driving many people to turn to organic food markets for their food supplies. Sometimes it may be less expensive that commercial organic suppliers, but usually only if the product is considered in season in that area. Similar to traditional farmer's markets, the organic food markets are open for those that want fresh garden products without the chemicals added.
