What Symbols Are Used For Organic Food?

Sometimes it can be hard when shopping to know which fruits and vegetables are organic, especially if you are not quite sure what to look for. 

 So, what symbols are used for organic food that you should seek out when shopping?  Since there are not a lot of larger companies out there that advertise organic foods, it can sometimes be hard to find them when you are out on your daily grocery run. 

The only main government label comes from the USDA, since they are the branch that handles all food related issues, problems, patents, and such.  Since organic foods are not processed with the same products that other foods are, they have stricter regulations that have to be followed in order to meet the USDA standards for organic foods.

If you are at a larger supermarket, you can always look for the USDA seal for organic foods.  This symbol is a half green and half white circle that is encompassed by a larger maroon circle with the words “USDA ORGANIC” printed inside them.  The label itself is very easy to spot, and should be marked on the front of the package.

If you are at a farmer’s market, you can ask the person behind the counter which foods are organic, probably most of them, or you can look over each package to see the farmer’s symbols or trademark labels.  While shopping, if you find one organic brand that you like, memorize the symbol so you will be able to spot it easier on your next vists.

There are many different local organic farms around the country, which will allow you to go and pick your own veggies and fruits.  These places will not have specific symbols on the foods, but they will have a logo or symbol that you can watch for on their bags and signs.  This will help you to identify in the future anything that you see at a farmer’s market as their product.

Since it is sometimes hard to know what symbols are used for organic food, you can always ask the salesperson to help you find which foods are organic.  Sometimes this is the best way to know which symbols are used for organic foods, since you have an “expert” showing you which foods are and aren’t organic.