I then performed a taste test, to see if I could tell the difference between the two. They were both juicy and delicious. The organic one seemed to have a little more flavor, but it’s possible that I imagined it because of my expectations. It also seemed to have less wax coating its skin, which I liked. But otherwise, they were pretty similar. Certainly not enough difference to justify the price disparity based on taste alone.

But what I couldn’t observe in my comparison of the two peppers was the nutritional (or chemical) content of each one. According to a recent study (as reported on in this article), “Organic food is more nutritious than ordinary produce, and contains higher quantities of antioxidants which help ward off heart disease and cancer.” This was found to be true for organic fruits, vegetables, and milk.

The scientists found that antioxidant levels in organic milk were up to 90 per cent higher than in conventional milk, as well as finding up to 40 per cent more antioxidants in organic vegetables.

And this despite the fact that “[h]undreds of tests over the past five years have failed to reveal improved nutritional value in organic produce.” “New” findings related to foods always make me wonder who funded the study and what they have to gain from certain results. In this case, the research was funded by “the EU and food companies”. I’ll be very interested to learn which “food companies” were involved. Still, the results do provide food for thought.

Do you believe organic food is more nutritious? Do you eat it for other reasons? Or do you see no benefit to organic foods?

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Is organic more nutritious?