Organic food is a type of bio food that has been on the rise these recent years. It is true that eco-food shops are becoming more and more common in Spanish cities, and this is because more and more people are abandoning conventional products to just consume eco-friendly products.
Do you know what this organic food is? In this article we will explain you this new gastronomic normality. As well as where you can buy organic food made in Spain if you live abroad.
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What is organic food?
Organic food is one that is made in an environmentally friendly way. Organic food, also known as bio food, does not use any type of chemical such as pesticides, herbicides, artificial fertilizers, or growth hormones in their production.
Organic food involves a series of regulations around their production. In addition to not having any type of chemical, one of the main objectives is to seek care and protection of the environment, as well as to obtain a more tasty and nutritious food in a natural way.
That is why bio products pass more safety controls than conventional products, so there is a guarantee that they are more beneficial to health.
Ecological or organic farming is therefore an autonomous farming system based on the maximum use of natural resources, without using genetically modified chemicals or organics.
Organic food coming from organic farming is a global production management system that increases and enhances the health of agro-systems, including biological diversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity. In addition to considering the ecological aspect, it includes in its philosophy the improvement of the living conditions of its practitioners, in such a way that its goal is to achieve the comprehensive sustainability of the agricultural production system, that is to say, to constitute itself as a social, ecological and economically sustainable agricultural ecosystem.
Organic food vs conventional food
At first glance, both organic and conventional food may seem the same to us. It is true, that first they don’t seem to have any difference, but inequality is within food.
Scientific studies show that organic food is safer, healthier and more sustainable for the environment, it has more nutrients, antioxidants and less waste. Thanks to organic and ecological farming we can work with the ecosystem in an integrated manner, using the greatest number of renewable and local resources, avoiding pollution and allowing farmers to do their work in a healthy way.
Advantages and disadvantages of bio products
As we have seen throughout the article, the advantages of organic food as well as their consumption are extensive, but it should be noted that there are also some important disadvantages that we must take into account.
Organic food advantages
They are not toxic products. Organic farming does not use any kind of harmful chemical. They only use natural methods that do not harm the consumer or the environment.
They are heavily regulated. In order for organic food to be labelled as bio-food, it must pass a number of processes and meet internationally regulated minimum established requirements.
More flavour and more nutrients. Organic items are tastier and much healthier than conventional products.
The environment does not suffer. No chemicals are used with the cultivation of organic food; therefore no pollution occurs.
Organic food disadvantages
It’s a bigger workload. For the production of this type of natural products, it is needed more time to successfully grow organic crops.
The consumer pays the price. Organic food is much more expensive than conventional food.
What organic food is there? Which are the bestsellers?
Nowadays, the variety of organic food is very wide. Basically, in supermarkets we can find almost the same offer of organic products and conventional products.
The problem is the costs. But at Gastronomic Spain we have an extensive catalogue of organic food made for you, at an unbeatable price and with free shipping costs to all Europe.
This is the organic food that you can find in the online shop of Gastronomic Spain:
Organic Ketchup
Organic Ketchup is one of the new organic products in our catalogue. It is a delicious 100% natural ketchup that will accompany your favourite dishes.
The natural ingredients that make up the best organic ketchup that exists in the market are: fresh tomato, cane sugar, wine vinegar, salt and clove.
Organic Fried Tomato
Macaroni with tomato, pizzas or pisto. The similarity of these three recipes is found in the use of fried tomato. Our Organic Fried Tomato is perfect for any of them, in fact, it will become an indispensable in your fridge.
A 100% natural and delicious sauce.
Organic Horchata
Organic Horchata is a refreshing vegetable drink. Horchata is a very traditional drink in the Region of Valencia, made from the groundnuts grown in the Valencian lands.
Highly recommended.
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Another star organic food is Coosur Extra Virgin Olive Oil. A bio-oil made with the best olives.
Organic quince jelly
Organic quince jelly is made by hand. It has no additives, preservatives, or dyes. The ingredients that make up quince meat are: 60% quince and 40% unrefined cane sugar. Both organic farming products.
Organic Red Beans
In addition, organic red beans are listed as a vegan product. Ingredients: red beans, water, and salt. These vegetables come from organic farming, as its name indicates.
A premium organic food.
Organic White Beans
Organic white beans are a type of legume cooked entirely by hand with products from organic farming. Ingredients: white beans, water and salt.
They are delicious and ideal to combine with your favourite dishes.
Organic lentils
Lentils, like other organic legumes, are obtained with the most innovative techniques to respect the environment. Our Organic Lentils are perfect for stews.
Same taste, but helping the environment.
Organic chickpeas
The chickpea is kind of a legume adapted to the Mediterranean environment. It is indispensable in the Mediterranean diet. You can find the chickpeas: cooked, soaked, packaged and dried.
The Organic Chickpeas are perfect for any occasion.
Where to buy cheap organic food online?
We are aware that buying typical products of Spanish gastronomy outside the peninsula is very complicated. Gastronomic Spain makes it easy for you.
In our online shop you can find the best variety of cheap and top-quality organic products grown in Spain. Browse our Eco catalogue and you will be surprised by the wide variety.
In addition, if you are also looking for other typical Spanish products, such as Iberian ham or some type of Albariño wine, Gastronomic Spain offers you all the products you can imagine at the best price. The shipping costs are totally FREE throughout Europe with orders over €79’99. It could not be better!
