Comments on: What really is the difference between non-organic and organic banana?

By: Lady G-force

Lady G-force — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:30:19 +0000

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

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:52:24 +0000

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

By: CYNTHIA

CYNTHIA — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:28:22 +0000

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

By: jc

jc — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:36:29 +0000

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

By: Richie

Richie — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:32:34 +0000

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

By: TroyR

TroyR — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:48:15 +0000

The only difference is the price. TroyR