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Organic food from around the world

Savor the Flavors of Mother Nature

From breakfast to dinner: organic food should be part of every moment of the day. Cereals and spreads in the morning, dried fruit and energy bars for on the go, a tasty cup of tea in the evening, and the occasional little snack in between. The natural food range extends from staple foods such as grains, seeds and pulses, pasta and rice, through to herbs and spices, coffee, tea, juices, vinegar and oil, as well as delicatessen items, right through to sweet treats for a quick bite or a glass of wine. For conscious shoppers, Violey offers certified organic products as well as items for specific dietary requirements such as vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free.

Natural Food: Product Reviews

Natural Food: Selection of current special offers

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What does ‘Natural food’ mean, and is it the same as ‘organic’?

‘Natural food’ is a general term for natural, minimally processed foods and is not legally protected. ‘Organic’ and ‘eco’ are legally protected terms for foodstuffs under the EU Organic Regulation. A product can therefore be labelled as ‘natural’ without automatically being certified organic. Within the Violey range, certified organic items are marked accordingly with the EU organic logo and often also with an association’s seal.

Why is organic food sometimes more expensive than conventional products?

The price difference is mainly due to the greater effort involved in cultivation and lower crop yields. Organic farmers use organic fertilisers such as manure or compost, whilst conventional farmers apply artificial fertilisers to the soil to provide nutrients in precisely measured quantities. In conventional farming, pests and plant diseases are controlled using insecticides, pesticides and chemical plant protection products. Organic farmers take a completely different approach. The aim is to prevent plant diseases through crop rotation. Through mixed cropping, selected plants are deliberately planted side by side to confuse pests. Flower strips and hedges attract ladybirds, parasitic wasps and birds that feed on pests. Lower yields per unit area, the costs of organic certification and more labour-intensive processing steps also play a role in the price.

Is the organic food range suitable for vegan or gluten free diets?

Yes, within the range you will find purely plant-based products as well as gluten free alternatives made from rice, corn or buckwheat. These are labelled accordingly. The individual sub-categories, such as baked goods or pasta & rice, provide further guidance. You can also narrow down the categories using the filters. This makes it easy to tailor your selection to different dietary requirements.

What sets individual growers' associations like Demeter or Bioland apart from the minimum legal organic requirements?

Growers' associations such as Demeter or Bioland set their own guidelines, some of which are stricter than the statutory minimum requirements of the EU Organic Regulation. Some of these associations have been in existence for longer than the state organic certification scheme itself and have developed their own standards, which have evolved over time. An association’s seal, in addition to the EU organic logo, indicates that a farm adheres to these additional requirements.

What’s the quickest way to find what I’m looking for in the extensive range of natural foods?

The quickest way to find what you’re looking for is via the subcategories. Cereals take you straight to the breakfast table, drinks to plant-based drinks and fruit juices, and delicacies to antipasti, fish and sauces. Within each subcategory, filters based on certification, dietary requirements or characteristics such as vegan or gluten free help you narrow down your search further. This is how you go from the broad overview to finding the right individual product.

Tip: Building up a sensible stock of natural foods

Build up a small basic stock of natural foods with a long shelf life, such as grains, seeds, pulses, oils, pasta, tinned foods and spices. This ensures you always have a solid base for impromptu meals. It’s best to buy food such as fruit, vegetables or spreads in smaller quantities as and when you need them, so that nothing goes to waste unnecessarily.

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