Organic Food

6 Responses to “What really is the difference between non-organic and organic banana?”

1. TroyR Says:
   October 29th, 2009 at 9:48 am

   The only difference is the price. TroyR

2. Richie Says:
   October 31st, 2009 at 7:32 am

   pesticides and man-made chemicals are used in non-organic farming. Richie

3. jc Says:
   November 1st, 2009 at 6:36 pm

   One is grown without pesticides( the organic).
   BUT the FDA now allows organic farmers to use a couple of milder pesticides.
   Yup, they taste the same. jc

4. CYNTHIA Says:
   November 3rd, 2009 at 10:28 pm

   Organic are grown without unnatural additions Fertiliser etc.
   The soil will have to be tested and if it has anything in the soil which shouldn’t be there then the Fruit will not be allowed to be called organic.
   The bananas will not grow as large and hence may cost more per pound to produce. Hence the usually higher price.
   The taste should be similar CYNTHIA

5. Mike Says:
   November 6th, 2009 at 9:52 pm

   Exactly
   You being played the fool
   Bananas can not be imported to the US without being fumigated for spiders and their eggs
   Use common sense If it is from Earth it is organic.. (period) Mike

6. Lady G-force Says:
   November 7th, 2009 at 12:30 pm

   Like all organic fruit and vegetables, organic bananas are grown in soil that is fertilised with organic matter (eg. compost), not inorganic, synthetic fertiliser. This normally means that the soil is richer and the fruit have more nutrients (most studies show higher levels of vitamins and minerals in organic crops). Also, they will have been grown without all the pesticides used on non-organic bananas, so this is better for the environment (more wildlife) and less pesticides in the fruit. Not using artificial fertilisers also means a lot less fossil fuel energy will have been used to grow the bananas. I eat organic bananas and think they have a slightly more intense taste and texture. I’m sure it’s worth it. Lady G-force

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