Is it natural or is it organic? To many, these terms share the same definition; but in actuality, these terms hold completely different meanings.
Contrary to popular belief, “natural” is not equivalent to “organic.”
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) controls the promotion of public health via the regulation of prescription drugs, food sanitation, pharmaceuticals, and etc.
However, many companies find loopholes in FDA regulations, such as the use of the word “natural” in their product labels.
To most American citizens, the word “natural” on food labels is synonymous with mostly pure, hormone-lacking, and un-manufactured food products.
It is possible for companies to find these loopholes because the inappropriate usage of the word “natural” is not regulated or banned by the FDA.
The usage of the word “organic,” however, is heavily regulated by the FDA. Organic products are the only products that are government backed and assure citizens that they are pure and unadulterated.