Monday, 28 October 2013

Can you actually tell whether something is organic?

I've told you a little bit about what it means for something to be organic, now I want to know whether you can actually taste the difference.

  I  informally surveyed 6 of my family and friends by conducting a blind taste test to see if  they could taste the difference between a certified organic and conventional New Zealand Rose apple.

Hypothesis: I don't  think people will be able to tell the difference between an organic and conventional apple, because although they are grown in quite different ways, they are still the same product, and yes, there may be subtle differences in taste, which experts in organic food may be able to pick out, but my guess is that  the average person who doesn't eat huge amounts of organic food won't be able to spot the difference.


Results: Unfortunately my test results were inconclusive, with three people guessing correctly and vice versa to whether or not their apple was organic. Which leaves me intrigued as to whether or not only some people can tell, or if it was purely luck.

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