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organic food
Food produced using organic farming methods, without synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms.
A compound of 有機 (organic) and 食品 (food products). In Japan, the 有機JAS認証 (Organic JAS certification) is the official organic label regulated by the Ministry of Agriculture. Products must meet strict standards to carry the 有機 label.
Common collocations
Related words
- 有機野菜 — organic vegetables
- 有機栽培 — organic farming/cultivation
- 無農薬 — pesticide-free (not the same as organic; organic certification covers more than just pesticides)
- 自然食品 — natural food (broader; may not meet organic certification standards)