Many claims on food products are misleading. Use this tip sheet to sort out what’s hype and what’s helpful.
All Natural (Hype) There’s no official definition. On meat products, it’s supposed to mean that there are no artificial preservatives or colors.100% Organic (Helpful) Inspectors have verified that this product doesn’t contain any pesticides, hormones, antibiotics or artificial ingredients.
Free Range (Hype) This label suggests that animals are allowed to roam outside instead of being caged inside, but there’s no regulation.
Organic (Helpful) At least 95% of the ingredients are orgainc; the rest, like baking soda, are used to process foods. Antibiotic or Hormone Free (Hype) No one determines if these claims are true. The USDA is currently cracking down on them.
Made with Organic Ingredients (Helpful) These products contain at least 70% organic ingredients.