As Americans become more health conscious eaters, food companies have taken advantage of this trend by producing an abundance of items labelled “organic” and “natural.” However, one of these words is not like the other. This video takes a look at what “natural” means when it appears on food packaging and how this potentially misleading word could soon be subject to stricter regulation.
Questions:
- What is the difference between the words “organic” and “natural” when it comes to food packaging?
- Should the government place stricter guidelines on the use of “natural” on foodstuffs?