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Re: Is Organic Food Better?
In Article <19961125084801.DAA12219@ladder01.news.aol.com>,
brateaver@aol.com wrote:
>The whole point of a nutrient/taste talk--it is the SOIL that makes the
>difference. If the soil is such that it supports optimum condi;tions for
>soil organisms, the results of growing in such soil simply HAS to be
>better.
>
>Trace elements were mentioned. Very important, as these are what affect
>the taste, besides the plant health. It is the soil life that determines
>the presence in food of these important micronutrients.
>
>B. Rateaver
Maybe you haven't heard yet, but food can be grown without ANY soil. It's
called hydroponics. Chemical analyses show no significant differences in
nutritional quality.
Tracy
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