natural foods
Minimally altered edibles
Natural foods are minimally processed foods without artificial additives, preservatives, or synthetic ingredients.
The term suggests closeness to how food exists in nature—whole grains, fresh produce, unrefined ingredients.
Unlike "organic," which has legal certification standards, "natural" remains loosely defined and often functions as marketing language: The natural foods aisle has expanded dramatically.
A natural foods store emphasizes such products.
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- nutsSeeds in shells
- organicFrom living matter
- foodConsumable nourishment source
- seasonal eatingEating foods when naturally available
farmers market · health food store · wholefoods · whole grains · brown rice · organic produce · organic farming · free range · grass fed · dietary fiber · herbal teas · free range · unprocessed · farm-to-table · preservative-free · plant-based · sprouts · produce
- food productssnacks, canned goods, condiments, sauces, spreads
- organicscertified organic, organic, non-GMO, pesticide-free, grass-fed
- specialty marketbutcher shop, cheese shop, wine shop, fish market, bakery
- organicorganic food, organic produce, organic farming, organic certification, organic agriculture
- specialty foodsinfused oils, loose leaf tea, caviar, smoked salmon
- food safetyfood safety, food hygiene, food handling, food poisoning, contamination
natural foodsprocessed foods
Commercially altered edibles
junk food · convenience foods · fast food · frozen dinners · shelf-stable foods
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