Confused By Deli Meat Labels? Here's What They Actually Mean - Tasting Table
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Deli meat labels provide essential information, but not all terms are straightforward. The USDA's 'Certified Organic' label, while highly regulated, still allows for a percentage of non-organic ingredients. For instance, '100% organic' indicates that all components meet organic standards, unlike 'Certified Organic' which allows for up to 5% non-organic. There's also the 'made with organic ingredients' label, permitting up to 30% of non-organic contents. Understanding these distinctions is vital for consumers aiming to make informed food choices.
The USDA's 'Certified Organic' logo on deli meat is highly regulated but doesn't guarantee it's fully organic due to allowances for non-organic ingredients.
Terms like 'made with organic ingredients' can be misleading, as they permit up to 30% of contents to be non-organic, impacting consumer perception.
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