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Fumigation/irradiation/treatment
of imported herbs and spices:
“Are your imported herbs and spices irradiated
or treated once they arrive in Australia?”
At Gourmet Organic Herbs we purchase
only certified organic materials, both locally and internationally,
and we are a Certified Organic wholesaler with Australian
Certified Organic (ACO) No. 10541W.
Organic Certification does not allow the irradiation
or fumigation of any product, which is also monitored
through our certifier’s auditing processes.
The certification process also ensures that there is
a traceable channel of organic status from ‘paddock
to plate’. Therefore, the presence of a certification
logo on our packaging is your assurance that all ingredients
within the product are truly Organic.
Sourcing of our Herbs and
Spices
"Where do you source your herbs and spices from?"
We endeavour to support Australian
grown produce wherever possible, although some materials
are difficult to source from local growers. All of our
leaf herbs (Oregano, Basil, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme,
Marjoram, etc.) are all supplied to us by a grower based
in the Grampians region in Victoria. All of our spices
are sourced from various certified organic overseas
suppliers.
Being
Certified Organic
"What
does it mean for a product to be certified organic?"
When food produce is grown using organic principles
it means that the farmer has taken care to support the
health of the soils and conditions where the produce
is grown to ensure that there will be no need for artificial
fertilizers or pesticides.
When Organic Certification is involved it means that
the farmer is following the guidelines set out by the
certifying body to ensure that all of the appropriate
procedures are followed and that there is a traceable
channel of organic status from 'paddock to plate'.
We as processors/producers of Certified Organic products
also have Organic Certification to ensure that this
guarantee is strengthened as we follow the guidelines
given to us by our Certifying body. As a consumer, you
need to look out for the Organic Certification logo
on products as your guarantee that the appropriate procedures
have been followed.
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