Organic and Conventional Produce in the U.S.: Examining Safety and Quality, Economic Values, and Consumer Attitudes
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Economic Impact of Organic Produce in the United States
3. The U.S. National Organic Standards and Requirements and Certification Process
4. Nutritional Quality and Safety of Organic vs. Conventional Produce
5. Consumer Attitudes and Preference Regarding Organic Produce
6. Future Research
7. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
Conflicts of Interest
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Production Stage | Harvest, Postharvest Handling, Packaging and Storage | Preparation and Cooking and Processing | In Human Body (After Consumption) |
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-Immediate environment (e.g., geographic zones) -Production conditions -Fertilization -Pest control -Season -Water -Light/day length -Soil types/growing mediums -Plant genotypes -Analytical methods for assessment of selected nutrient components and the sample preparation methods | -Harvest methods -Harvest maturity -Plant parts -Postharvest handling and processing techniques -Time and temperature of storage -Analytical methods for assessment of selected nutrients components and the sample preparation methods | -Preparation methods -Cooking and processing methods -Consumer handling and storage -Analytical methods for assessment of selected nutrients components and the sample preparation methods | -Age, gender and genetic of individual -Enzymatic levels -Manner of eating (e.g., chewing) -Stage of health -Analytical methods for assessment of selected nutrients components and the sample preparation methods |
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Simonne, A.; Ozores-Hampton, M.; Treadwell, D.; House, L. Organic and Conventional Produce in the U.S.: Examining Safety and Quality, Economic Values, and Consumer Attitudes. Horticulturae 2016, 2, 5. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae2020005
Simonne A, Ozores-Hampton M, Treadwell D, House L. Organic and Conventional Produce in the U.S.: Examining Safety and Quality, Economic Values, and Consumer Attitudes. Horticulturae. 2016; 2(2):5. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae2020005
Chicago/Turabian StyleSimonne, Amarat, Monica Ozores-Hampton, Danielle Treadwell, and Lisa House. 2016. "Organic and Conventional Produce in the U.S.: Examining Safety and Quality, Economic Values, and Consumer Attitudes" Horticulturae 2, no. 2: 5. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae2020005