Physical Difference Between Organic and Non-Organic

Many People Assume that there is no difference between organic and non-organic foods. There are actually a few differences, but people don't know them because they never really see completely organic foods.They look a bit different and definitely taste different. The most easily detectable differences between organic and non-organic products can be seen through fruits and vegetables. I personally prefer organic fruits to non-organic ones. they're usually smaller than market bought fruit but they taste so much more delicious that it's worth growing it at home. Vegetables are different. I prefer store bought veggies because I'm more used to the taste. Organic vegetables taste funny to me. They have a strong, earthy taste. Below are a couple images of the physical differences between organic vs. non-organic fruits and the difference in taste.




Say hello to these adorable organic strawberries (bottom image). They don't look too different from the strawberries we're used to, (top image),  except they are much, much, smaller. They are about a little larger than a blackberry, about an inch long where as a typical strawberry you find in the market is about two to three inches long. The chemicals used to grow strawberries are soil fumigants known as chloropicrin and and methyl iodide. Organic strawberries are also usually a deeper brighter red than non-organic strawberries. I always eat organic strawberries in the summer and regular non-organic strawberries the rest of the year and they taste very different. They have a stronger and sweeter taste. And their juice is darker red rather than a watery color.



The apricots in the top photo are non-organic, and the ones on the bottom are. The chemical used to grow the apricots at the top is known as chlorothalonil. The differences are obvious; the non-organic ones are larger and lighter in color. They're an orange-yellow color. The organic ones are smaller, with yellowish-green and a deep red color, almost like they're blushing. And the tastes and textures are completely different. The non organic ones are a bit harder and crunchier with a little bitter taste. The organic apricots are soft, sweet and juicy with an out of this world flavor. Personally organic apricots are my favorite fruits in the world!

My dad grows grapes, so he knows quite a bit about them. He grows Thompson grapes, then sells them when they turn into raisins. His grapes are not organic, but I have had organic grapes and they are way better than the ones from the market. They're again, smaller, and rounder than the normal grape which is usually large and somewhat oval shaped. The colors are a bit different as well. Organic grapes are a more yellow green and have some tiny spots on them that you don't usually see on non-organic grapes. Organic grapes are also sweeter and much juicier. Most grapes are grown with a chemical nitrogen fertilizer and a chemical called Movento, which kills the worms in the soil that  eat the roots of the plant.



The two images of bananas don't differ too much. Clearly the organic one, the one one the bottom, is much smaller than the one on top; in fact, that whole bunch of bananas is as big as that one non-organic banana. There is hardly a difference in color. The organic bananas have a bit of green coloring at the tips. In order to grow bananas (un-organically) Nematicides must be applied directly to the soil around the base of the tree to protect the roots from being eaten by nematodes. Aerial applications (done by air) of fungicides are done multiple times a year to fight the Black and Yellow Singatoka fungi. Fungicides and disinfectants such as formaldehyde are also applied in packing facilities to protect the bananas during shipment. In the end, the bananas taste pretty much the same.

These little guys in the bottom image are actually completely organic carrots! They look a little different than regular carrots don't they? They are pretty much same color, a little bit smaller, and definitely not the same shape. They don't naturally grow straight. The ends split and curl. The chemical used to grow carrots is called Thiram. Organic carrots taste about the same as non-organic carrots. Their taste is just a little bit stronger.

The most frequently asked question throughout this post is probably, "Why are the organic fruits and veggies smaller than the non-organic ones?" The answer to this is fruits and veggies are grown with chemical fertilizers which are, in other words, chemical salts. Fruits and veggies take in their nutrients dissolved in water, and when they do,the salts cause the plants to bloat, just as too much salt in human diets causes water retention and bloating. That is also why organic fruits are much sweeter. Because non-organic fruits are mostly water.

 

More and more people are starting to take an interest in organic produce. Some people are so health cautious that they wont touch food that isn't organic. In the cartoon above, Adam is asking Satan if the apple he offered him is organic symbolizing all those who rave about being organic.

The image above shows us which produce is safe to eat non-organically, and which ones are not.The produce on the right is grown with little pesticides and is alright to buy from the store. When bought from the store, the produce on the left is grown with a lot of pesticides, and is safer to buy organic or grow yourself.  I'm not a huge fan of organic veggies, but I prefer and recommend everyone to eat organic fruit at least once. Trust me, you wont regret it!





"All I'm saying is that there is a price to be to be paid at the sharp end. . environmentally and and everywhere else. . for the food that is produced in a particular way." 
-Prince Charles