organic food

Naturally grown produce

Organic food is produced without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, or genetic modification.

The term implies farming methods closer to traditional agriculture, though what qualifies as organic varies by country and certification.

She only buys organic at the farmers' market.

Whether organic food is healthier or tastes better remains debated; for many buyers, environmental concerns matter more than personal health benefits.

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naturalness/processing

organic foodprocessed food

Industrially manufactured edibles

junk food · fast food · Twinkies · chemical additives · food additives

food philosophy/lifestyle

organic foodconvenience food

Prepackaged, easy-prep nourishment

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