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S O U N D C O N S U M E R
PCC Natural Markets4201 Roosevelt Way NESeattle, WA 98105
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Dedicated to informing and educating
members and the public about food
and agriculture, consumer food concerns,
and the cooperative business model.
No. 511 • January 2016
IN THIS ISSUE
What does “grass-fed” mean?, page 4
Cooking with coffee, page 7
Saving organic citrus, page 12
by Eli Penberthy, editor
Uncork your favorite red, pop a
bottle of bubbly, or crack open a
cold, hoppy beer. Then look at the
ingredients label on the bottle. You don’t
see an ingredients label? There isn’t one?
That’s right: Alcoholic beverages
are not required by the government
to be labeled. They can contain a
range of ingredients including high
fructose corn syrup (HFCS), artificial
flavors and colors, preservatives,
thickeners and emulsifiers — but
there won’t be a label to tell you.
Alcohol labels are regulated by
the Treasury Department’s Alcohol
and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
(TTB). It requires that only a hand-
ful of ingredients, such as sulfites,
the color additive carmine, and the
artificial color FD&C Yellow No. 5,
are declared on alcoholic bever-
ages. The artificial flavor aspartame
must be declared on malt beverages
(including beer). Distilled spirits
must state if they contain artificial
colors. There’s no requirement to
list other ingredients.
At PCC, we think shoppers want
to know their alcohol is free of
ingredients that we prohibit in every
other department. So we have asked
alcohol vendors to sign an affidavit
assuring us that their beer, wine and
cider meet our strict standards.
“We understand you’re not
required by law to disclose ingre-
dients,” wrote PCC’s beer and wine
merchandiser, Jeff Cox, in a letter to
vendors. “While we would applaud
full disclosure, we need to know if
your brand contains ingredients that
we prohibit in other products.”
NEED FOR TRANSPARENCY
PCC isn’t the first to push for more
transparency. The Center for Science in
the Public Interest (CSPI) first petitioned
the government to require the listing of
ingredients on alcohol labels in 1972. For
more than three decades that followed,
CSPI renewed that and related petitions,
pursued litigation, successfully advocated
for health and sulfite warnings on alco-
hol containers, and promoted legislation
that would mandate ingredient and other
labeling of alcoholic beverages.
In 2003 CSPI and a coalition of 70
consumer and health groups petitioned
TTB to develop an easy-to-read,
standardized Alcohol Facts label,
similar to the Nutrition Facts label on
packaged foods. TTB responded in
2007 by proposing a “Serving Facts”
label that would include calories, fat,
carbs and protein — but would not
require disclosure of ingredients.
CSPI called out TTB for the inad-equate proposal. In 2008 it wrote a formal complaint to TTB, saying the proposal “completely ignores more than 35 years of requests for information on the ingre-dients in alcoholic beverages, but would require the disclosure of fats and proteins, nutrients that only rarely occur in signifi-cant amounts in alcoholic beverages.”
The letter went on to urge TTB to require full disclosure of the ingredients in alcoholic beverages, asserting “that information would enable consumers to understand the composition of the beverages they consume and compare products on the basis of their quality.”
CSPI ran out of funding for its alcohol project several years ago. So far, there has been no change in the govern-ment’s policy on alcohol labels, although some companies voluntarily have posted ingredient lists on their websites in response to consumer pressure.
At PCC, our alcoholic beverage vendors have been sending back signed affidavits assuring us they don’t use controversial ingredients. A few have yet to reply, but we’re encouraged!
In his letter to vendors, Jeff Cox said, “The cornerstone of our wine, beer and cider business at PCC is to offer products that deliver quality, character and value well beyond our shoppers’ expecta-tions.” So far, our vendors appear happy to partner in that mission.
PCC asked our alcohol vendors to disclose if they use any of the following ingredients, prohibited throughout our stores.
ARTIFICIAL COLORANTS
Caramel color (artificial; certified organic caramel color is okay)
FD&C colors (e.g., Yellow #5)
Carmine (insect-derived red color)
Titanium dioxide (usually a product of nanotechnology)
SUGARS AND SWEETENERS
High fructose corn syrup
Artificial sweeteners (aspartame, neotame, polydextrose, saccharin, sucralose)
THICKENERS/EMULSIFIERS
Carrageenan and polysorbates
FLAVORING AGENTS
Artificial flavors and MSG
PRESERVATIVES
Benzoates (ex: potassium benzoate)
EDTA (e.g., calcium disodium EDTA)
Glycols (e.g., proplylene glycol)
Sorbates (e.g., potassium sorbate)
Parabens
Proprionates
Sodium diacetate
Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate
Sorbic acid
ADDITIVES IN BEER, WINE AND CIDER
WHAT’S IN YOUR BEER? Tell FDA: what is “natural?”
The U.S. Food and Drug Adminis-
tration (FDA) is seeking your input as
a consumer on how it should define
“natural” for food labels. Please
participate by February 10.
You can submit your thoughts
and comments directly to the FDA at
pccnaturalmarkets.com/r/3722 or by
sending your thoughts on th-e ques-
tions, below, to us at publicaffairs@
pccnaturalmarkets.com and we’ll
incorporate your responses into our
formal comments.
The FDA says it wants public
comments because it received a
petition from the Grocery Manu-
facturers Association asking for
genetically engineered (GE) foods to
be labeled “natural.” The FDA wants
responses to the following questions:
• Do consumers associate,
confuse or compare “natural”
claims to organic?
• Do you believe some consumers
consider “natural” and organic
to be the same, or is “natural”
perceived to be better, or not
as good as organic?
• Should certain production prac-
tices, such as genetic engineering,
mutagenesis, toxic pesticides or
animal husbandry practices be a
factor in defining “natural?”
• Should animal products labeled
“natural” require the animals are
raised on pasture?
• Should animal products labeled
“natural” require the animals are
raised without growth promoters
for feed efficiency or weight gain,
or sub-therapeutic antibiotics?
• For a multi-ingredient food,
what type(s) of ingredients
should disqualify it from
bearing a “natural” claim?
• Should traditional processesing,
such as drying, salting, freezing
and fermenting, be factors in
defining “natural?”
• Should pasteurizing, irradiating
and hydrolysis (processes that
break and change chemical bonds)
be allowed in “natural” foods?
• What can be done to ensure con-
sumers have a consistent and ac-
curate understanding of “natural”
labels that is not misleading?
The FDA currently restricts use
of “natural” to products without arti-
ficial colors and flavors. “Natural” at
this time does not mean a food was
produced without pesticides or GE
ingredients, although surveys show
most consumers believe and expect
that is precisely what it means.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LIST INGREDIENTS
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YOUR CO-OP COMMUNITYFind out more about community events at pccnaturalmarkets.com/events
Paul Edwards, in Produce at Kirkland – His enthusiasm and gregarious nature are sure to brighten your day!
JANUARY CUSTOMER SERVICE STAR
What are you craving in the post-
holiday calm? From cozy comfort foods
to single-skill intensives and nutrition-
focused classes, we think we have the
perfect menu to start your new year off
right. This January brings a selection
of returning favorites such as Tamales
and Salsas, Winter Soups and Salads,
Knife Skills and Foods to Cool Inflam-
mation, plus brand-new topics, such
as Afternoon Tea – Downton Abbey
Style!, Cozy French Bistro, and Comfort
Food Classics: Chicken Pot Pie, with
KPLU Commentator Nancy Leson.
Settle in to the new year with kids’
classes for ages 2 to teen. Toddlers and
their adult guests can explore the won-
ders of root vegetables in Root for Roots.
Older kids have options from Fairy Tale
Kitchen to Chili Party and The Science of
Baking. Explore the full winter schedule
at PccCooks.com.
Food Bank packaging work parties
Start the new year with a
charitable spirit by packaging
bulk foods into family-sized por-
tions at our partner food banks.
Wednesday, January 6 at 7 p.m.
FamilyWorks Food Bank
Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m.
Rainier Valley Food Bank
Monday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Kirkland Hopelink Food Bank
Wednesday, January 13 at 7 p.m.
North Helpline Food Bank
Monday, January 18 at 7 p.m.
Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank
Monday, January 25 at 7 p.m.
Westgate Chapel Food Bank
Wednesday, January 27 at 7 p.m.
University District Food Bank
For more information, in-
cluding addresses and future
dates, visit pccnaturalmarkets.
com/foodbank.
Mister Rogers’ Sweater Drive Monday, January 11 through Sunday, February 7, All PCC stores
Help neighbors in need feel warm
and cozy this winter by donating new
or gently worn sweaters, coats and
cold-weather accessories during KCTS
9’s annual drive. Fred Rogers began the
sweater drive and inspired its spirit of
generosity and neighborliness for six
years before he passed away in 2003.
“All of us, at some time or other, need
help,” said Rogers. “Whether we’re giv-
ing or receiving a sweater, each one of
us has something valuable to bring to
this world. That’s one of the things that
connect us as neighbors — in our way,
everyone is a giver and receiver.”
Last year’s drive collected 7,947
coats and sweaters for local families in
need. Collection bins will be located at
all PCC stores or you can drop off your
items at KCTS 9’s Seattle Center Studio.
Donations will be distributed to Well-
spring Family Services, Queen Anne
Helpline and Northwest Center.
Give mason bees as gifts!Our food supply depends on bees
for pollination, but bees are in peril. Be
part of the solution by renting mason
bees! They’re native, non-stinging
pollinators that live in nesting blocks
you can hang in your yard or garden.
You need a sunny spot to hang the kit,
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the cell walls in the nest. Order from
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Kindiependent Rock Series Mount Baker Community Club 2811 Mt. Rainier Drive S. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Start your Saturday morning with
“Seattle’s independent kids and family
music scene” that features some of the
best, local children’s entertainment
groups. Come rock out to two shows
this month:
Saturday, January 2 – Caspar Babypants
Saturday, January 16 – Johnny Bregar
These events are part of the Kindiepen-
dent Kids Rock Series, an exciting set of
shows running through April. Learn more
about this organization and view all concert
dates at kindiependent.com.
Blood drives January is National Blood Donor
Month. Bloodworks Northwest will
be visiting five store locations during
this month. If you’re able and willing
to donate please stop by:
Friday, January 8:
• West Seattle PCC, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Redmond PCC, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Issaquah PCC, 2 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, January 13:
• Fremont PCC, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• View Ridge PCC, 3 to 6 p.m.
Your donation can save up to three
lives! Walk-ins welcome, and remember
to bring your ID.
Learn more about donating at
bloodworksnw.org.
877.288.1717Seattle & Bellevuesoaringheart.com
Good days startwith great nights
Great foods.Healthy
neighborhoods.
Become a PCC member and join a
community of shoppers who value fresh, locally
grown food — plus get shopping discounts every month!
To become a member, just stop by any PCC store
and ask a cashier. Or, join online at
www.pccnaturalmarkets.com.
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S O U N D C O N S U M E RS O U N D C O N S U M E R
PCC neighborhood locations:
Columbia City Daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 3610 S. Edmunds St., Seattle, WA 98118 206-466-6182
Edmonds Daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 9803 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, WA 98020 425-275-9036
Fremont Daily 6 a.m. to midnight 600 N. 34th St., Seattle, WA 98103 206-632-6811
Greenlake Aurora Daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 7504 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 206-525-3586
Greenlake Village Daily 6 a.m. to midnight 450 NE 71st St., Seattle, WA 98115 206-729-5075
Issaquah Daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Pickering Place 1810 12th Ave. NW, Issaquah, WA 98027 425-369-1222
Kirkland Daily 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. 10718 NE 68th St., Kirkland, WA 98033 425-828-4622
Redmond Daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 11435 Avondale Rd. NE, Redmond, WA 98052 425-285-1400
View Ridge Daily 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. 6514 40th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115 206-526-7661
West Seattle Daily 6 a.m. to midnight 2749 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116 206-937-8481
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EDITOR Eli Penberthy
ART DIRECTOR Sue Aho
GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRODUCTION Kathy Moore
RECIPE DEVELOPMENT Jackie Freeman
ADVERTISING Rachel Welker, Fran McDonald
PROOFREADER Hana Rubin
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Cate Hardy
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR Trudy Bialic
BOARD ADMINISTRATOR Janice Parker
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Carol Binder
Michael Hutchings
Taso Lagos
Julianne Lamsek
Maggie Lucas
Karen May
John Sheller
Sandy Voit
Bruce Williams
MISSING PCC FROM THE MIDWESTI live in the Midwest now but still find
it a touchstone into a more familiar reality
when I find my Sound Consumer in the mail
every first of the month. I do so miss the
Northwest and what PCC stands for.
When I have the opportunity to share,
those with whom I do so are amazed at
what you guys do ... and rightfully so. And
then they wonder why it isn’t happening
here. I could offer only speculation and the
suggestion they look for what they seek. In
time, perhaps, there will be a shift in the
mindset here that would make something
like a PCC viable. I cherish you guys and
relish in the connection back up thataway.
— Fred Mullett
NATURAL, EFFECTIVE DEODORANTWe want to thank PCC for so many
things, one of which was the recent
25-percent-off day on vitamins and personal
care products. I’m grateful that over the last
few years PCC has adopted new standards
for personal care ingredients and worked
with vendors to upgrade the safety of their
products. On the sale day, we decided to
try a new deodorant that would be safer
than one that is popular elsewhere as a
“natural” deodorant.
We asked for advice from a PCC staffer
and she quickly pointed out a deodorant by
“Schmidt’s” (small glass jar with black top;
different scents including unscented, but the
scents are very mild). She said “it works”
and pointed out it’s a little messy putting on
(use a finger), but we have adjusted with no
problem. I have looked up each ingredient
(all recognizable) at the Environmental
Working Group’s Skin Deep website and
all ingredients came out as “1s!” (That’s
as low and safe as you can get on EWG’s
scale of 1 to 10.) Best of all, this product
really does work! And it works better than
any deodorant we have ever used, even
the old awful ones.
Thank you PCC!
— Stephanie Roche
KIDS EAT WHAT THEY NEEDRe: “How flavor drives nutrition” (No-
vember), on the subject of children’s refusal
to eat healthful foods, I certainly can see
the loss of flavor in the good stuff and
the addictive additives in the bad stuff as
part of the problem. The real obstacle to
a child’s enjoyment of a variety of foods,
however, comes from parental interference
with what should be the child’s own busi-
ness. This was the most significant finding
in the children’s study by Clara Davis
mentioned in the article.
No one did anything to encourage
the babies to eat one food or another,
or to eat anything at all. They were
completely free to choose what to eat
and how much to eat. Unless there’s a
physical illness or abnormality, every
child will eat what his body needs when
his eating is totally self-directed.
When dessert is used as a reward for
eating veggies, the veggies are seen as
inferior or why else would we get “paid”
for eating them? All this hullabaloo parents
make about eating destroys children’s
appetites or distorts them into the habit of
overeating and making poor food choices.
— Shirley Luxem
PCC nutrition educator Marilyn
Walls replies: The study you mention
took place in 1926, when Clara Davis,
a Chicago pediatrician, took 15 young
children and let each decide what he or
she wanted to eat, based on a list of 34
foods that included potatoes, cornmeal,
barley, beef, lamb, bone jelly, carrots, tur-
nips, haddock, peaches and apples. One
kid had eggs, bananas and milk for din-
ner. Another had liver and orange juice
for breakfast. One child with a severe case
of rickets drank cod liver oil of his own
volition until his disease went away.
Kids will eat when they’re hungry
and having a “war” about food misses the
point. Research shows that the best method
for getting kids to eat healthful food is
modeling. Children learn from what their
parents do. In today’s world, making meal
times pleasant from the beginning sets a
positive tone for family and food.
Also, have patience. Studies have
shown it may take children more than 10
attempts to accept a food. They need to
get used to the smells, colors and textures.
While bribing with food, especially dessert,
isn’t a good thing, children in studies have
responded to rewards, such as stickers,
praise, or books about how their bodies
work with food, by voluntarily eating
vegetables months later.
PROTEIN POWDERFirst let me say that after some 40
years of shopping at PCC I’ve yet to have
anything but good experiences all the way
around. We are so fortunate to have this
resource in our community.
My question: Can you educate me
a little on protein powders? Are they
missing any of the amino acids or other
constituents of a complete protein? If so,
does the purchaser need to make up the
deficit, and how is that done?
— Amy
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As a consumer-owned grocer,
PCC strives to meet the high
demands of our customers
for continual improvement in
product and ingredient integrity.
Recently we updated our quality
standards for several controver-
sial ingredients — caramel color,
titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide
and carrageenan.
Caramel color
Caramel color is an ingredient com-
mon in soups, sauces, meat alternatives,
beer, soda and other foods and drinks.
PCC has informed vendors that we no
longer are accepting new edible products
that contain caramel color, unless they
use organic caramel color.
We’ll be phasing out products contain-
ing any non-organic caramel color within
18 months. We’re adopting this standard
after learning virtually all caramel colors
(except organic caramel color) are artificial.
We know you, our customers, simply do
not want products with artificial colors.
Before we made the formal announce-
ment to vendors, we had asked one key
vendor, Zevia, to stop using caramel color.
Two years later, we’re happy to say Zevia
is the first soda brand to remove caramel
color. Zevia credits PCC with “leading the
charge” toward this change.
Titanium dioxide and silicon dioxide
PCC also told our vendors we no
longer are accepting new edible products
that contain titanium dioxide or silicon
dioxide. Food-grade titanium dioxide and
silicon dioxide often are produced with
nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is not
regulated and nano materials are not la-
beled. The U.S. Food and Drug Administra-
tion (FDA) has warned manufacturers that
products of nanotechnology have novel
properties and should not be assumed to
be safe. The FDA has recommended manu-
facturers test their nano products for safety.
At PCC, titanium dioxide generally has
been used as a whitening agent in vegan
foods such as non-dairy creamers, vegan
“cheese” and vegan “meat” analogs. Silicon
dioxide appears to be an anticaking agent
used to prevent clumping. It’s in products
such as spice mixes and seasoning blends.
We’ll phase out edible products con-
taining these ingredients within 18 months.
Carrageenan
Carrageenan (aka Irish moss) is an-
other ingredient raising concern based
on accumulating research showing it
causes inflammation in the digestive
tract. PCC may accept some non-organic
products with carrageenan, but we’ve
told our vendors we’re not accepting
new, certified organic products with it.
We don’t believe it should be allowed in
organic foods.
We will continue to allow car-
rageenan in non-organic foods for now
— but note we have brought in only two
products in the last 14 months that con-
tain carrageenan, and only because there
have been no alternatives without it.
We’ll give preference to products that
do not contain carrageenan or the other
artificial colors, stabilizers or products
of nanotechnology listed above. During
periodic category reviews we’ll look to
replace products that do.
Comments to FDA on “grass-fed”
Beyond communicating with our
vendors, PCC engages in a broader dis-
course about food policy and integrity
by communicating with other consumer
No GE salmon at PCC
In November the FDA ap-
proved genetically engineered
salmon for human consumption.
PCC has pledged for years we
won’t sell it. See our comments
to the FDA: pccnaturalmarkets.
com/r/3718.
QUALITY STANDARDS UPDATERECENT ACTIONS BY PCC NATURAL MARKETS
organizations and the government on a
range of issues. We use input from you,
our shoppers, to inform our positions
and questions.
In the past several months, for
instance, we heard from shoppers who
were confused about the “grass-fed”
label. They wondered what it meant.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) established a voluntary standard
for the “grass-fed” label in 2007, but
it applies only to meat. If you see a
“grass-fed” label on meat, it means the
animal was 100-percent grass-fed.
Not so for dairy. Dairy is regulated
by the FDA, which has not recognized
USDA’s definition and has no defini-
tion of its own. PCC contacted dairy
vendors with “grass-fed” labels on their
products and found the meaning varies
pretty widely. Some vendors mean
100-percent grass-fed, while others
mean the animals grazed on pasture
some — but not all — their lives.
We wrote a formal letter of com-
plaint to the FDA, saying consumers
expect and assume the grass-fed claim
on dairy means the same as it does
for meat. We said it’s unacceptable
that consumers are being misled by
some dairy claims and asked the FDA
to recognize USDA’s definition.
We’ll keep you posted on the
details of FDA’s reply.
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Beans, nuts, peas and grains are
examples of incomplete proteins. They do not
have one or more of the essential amino ac-
ids. Pea, rice and vegetable protein powders
therefore would be incomplete.
The current consensus is that these ami-
no acids do not need to be consumed at the
same meal in order to supply your body with
the needed protein. For instance, it once was
thought that rice and beans had to be eaten
together to provide a complete protein, but
that is no longer thought necessary.
The Utah Department of Health says,
“Incomplete food protein sources do not
have to be eaten at the same meal to be con-
sidered complementary proteins. As long as
they are eaten over the course of a day, they
are considered complementary proteins.”
It would seem unlikely that protein
powders would be your only source of amino
acids. Even if you are vegan, you can get
enough protein each day with a whole foods
diet. Protein powders can be a good addition.
GRAPEFRUIT SAFETYI really am shocked by the juices at
your Issaquah store. You have one juice that
has grapefruit and that’s very dangerous if
someone is taking medications.
— Lucy
PCC replies: Yes, grapefruit can interact
with some medications and it is the pre-
scribing physician’s responsibility to inform
patients fully about any dietary restrictions.
We sell many foods with ingredients
that must be avoided by some shoppers
for various reasons. In these situations,
it’s our responsibility to see that foods
are labeled correctly and the shoppers’
responsibility to read ingredient labels
and avoid any specific ingredients. If you
have questions, consult with your health
practitioner before consuming.
HUMANELY RAISED FOODSSince giving up animal products 10
years ago, I have a hard time getting full. It is amazing how satisfying a meal be-comes with the addition of a little cheese! But, alas, I had resigned myself to never experiencing that sense of fullness again.
Then a green-and-white container in PCC’s dairy case caught my eye! It was Green Valley Organics Lactose-Free Cream Cheese, Certified Humane Raised and Han-dled! I nearly fell over with joy! And now there’s humanely raised sour cream, too!
I also buy your lovely Certified Humane eggs.
Humane Farm Animal Care is an or-ganization working hard toward uphold-ing stringent standards of animal care and handling. These folks are taking the time to make a tangible difference in farm animals’ lives.
Thank you, PCC, for being a place where wonderful change like this is taking place! I’m so grateful you give me and others the opportunity to support Green
Valley Organics and other Certified Humane
products and significantly improve the lives
of farm animals. Thank you!
Please consider making even more
Certified Humane products available
at PCC and, equally important, please
consider informing your customers that
these products are hiding here and there
on the shelves of your stores. So many
people don’t even know.
With sincere appreciation,
— Fay L. Harris
PCC replies: In addition to the
cream cheese, at PCC you’ll find Green
Valley Organics yogurt, Redwood Hill
Farm cheeses and yogurts, and eggs
from Wilcox, Stiebrs and Pasture
Verde that are Certified Humane.
Rumiano cheese is American Humane
Certified. You’ll find all these products
labeled humane on the package.
For more on our animal welfare
standards, see pccnaturalmarkets.
com/r/3719.
CORN IN SUPPLEMENTSAs someone with numerous food aller-
gies, I often do research to find out more
about the sources of foods I consume.
I was pretty alarmed to discover that
many vitamins, supplements and pro-
cessed food products contain corn that’s
not mentioned on their labels. These
products either are manufactured directly
from corn or include binders or other
ingredients derived from corn.
An example is vitamin C, which I never
would have expected to come from corn.
In searching for a non-corn Vitamin
C, I couldn’t find one at my local PCC so
I found a tapioca-based product online.
Would you please consider carrying
tapioca-based vitamin C and other non-
corn-containing vitamins?
I’d love to see you address this issue
in an article so more people can be aware
of the problem (and start pressuring legis-
lators about transparent labeling).
I’d also like to see PCC encourage
its suppliers to voluntarily label whether
their products contain corn residues or
residues of any other potential allergens.
—Tess McMilla
PCC replies: We’re bringing in the
Source Naturals brand of vitamin C,
free of corn. We also offer MyKind
Organics Vitamin C Spray and
Vitamin Code Raw Vitamin C from
the brand Garden of Life — both free
of corn, soy or other binders or fillers.
Both also are certified organic and
Non-GMO Project Verified.
We’re aware of how many companies
add allergens, but there are alternative
offerings in most categories. Feel free to
request certain products or brands, or
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I N T H E A I S L E S
[ S T A F F p i c k s ]
DELI
MASHED YAMS AND GOAT CHEESE Because they’re #1, goat cheese, and #2, yams. You don’t even have to chew
them, just savor, savor, savor.
– Elizabeth P., office
SESAME, EDAMAME AND QUINOA SALAD Very nourishing and satisfying, like you’re giving your body
what it needs.
– Suzanne P., Redmond
SMOKED MOZZARELLA PASTA
My reason for living! — Matthew M., office
GROCERY
JACOBS CREAMERY BLOOMY CHEESE A local, oh-so-delicious and creamy brie, it will knock your socks off!— Diana L., cheese specialist, Greenlake
LUCINI RUSTIC TOMATO BASIL SAUCE The perfect sauce, not too sweet and
good with any pasta dish.
— Lorraine S., office
GINGER PEOPLE GINGER ENERGIZER JUICE
Sweet apple balances out spicy ginger to create a zesty beverage
that perks you up with every sip.
– Chloe C., Greenlake Aurora
ORGANIC PRODUCE
• Blood oranges
• Autumn Glory apples
• Murcott tangerines
• Cara Cara navel oranges
• Seville oranges (for cooking)
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nice antibacterial boost.
— Jamie W., Issaquah
GAIA HERBS QUICK DEFENSE Every time I feel a cold coming on, I use this
and my symptoms are gone in two days.
— Mackenzie P., Kirkland
UMCKA COLD CARE The Soothing Hot Drink and Throat Spray keep me up and running in winter!
— Robin B., View Ridge
Britt’s Live Cultured Foods on Whid-
bey Island, Washington, makes pickles
and other fermented vegetables the
old-fashioned way: in oak barrels where
they’re brined for up to six weeks. The
result is raw, live, cultured vegetables that
are as tasty as they are healthful.
PCC has sold Britt’s fermented
vegetables in jars for some time — but
now we’re pleased to announce we sell
them in bulk at our “fermented foods
stations” in seven PCC stores, including
Edmonds, Redmond, Issaquah, Fremont,
Greenlake Village, Columbia City and West
Seattle. You’ll find the bulk Caraway Kraut,
Curry Kraut, Kimchi and Britt’s Mix — a
medley of cultured seasonal vegetables —
available exclusively at PCC.
Why naturally fermented?
Most conventional (shelf-stable)
pickles are processed using vinegar and
calcium chloride, cooked under extreme
heat and then pasteurized. This causes the
cucumbers to lose most of their vitamin
C and enzymes and kills off the healthy
bacteria that aid digestion, fight disease
and provide amazing flavor.
Instead of using vinegar, Britt’s uses
natural fermentation. Oak barrels are per-
fect containers for fermenting foods. The
natural tannins in the wood help lower the
pH of the brine, which in turn helps the
lactic acid bacteria preserve the vegetables.
The process of fermenting vegetables
using lactic acid bacteria has been used for
thousands of years.
Rich in probiotics
Cultured foods are having a moment.
From artisan sauerkrauts to cultured cot-
tage cheese to kombucha, eaters can’t
seem to get enough of foods teeming with
good bacteria. These bacteria, called pro-
biotics, assist with normal digestion and
benefit our immune system, warding off
colds and even boosting our mood.
In addition to finding probiotics in
Britt’s, you’ll find them in fermented
vegetables from the brands Firefly Kitchen
and OlyKraut, yogurt, kefir, miso, tem-
peh, Good Belly probiotic drinks and
a range of supplements at PCC.
Local, naturally fermented vegetables now in bulk!
BRITT’S LIVE CULTURE FOODSFavorite Britt’s Fermented Vegetables
Caraway Kraut Traditional sauerkraut,
made simply with
cabbage, caraway seed
and salt. (bulk and jars)
Curry Kraut Sauerkraut with the addi-
tion of earthy turmeric and
cumin. (bulk and jars)
Market Kimchi Made with cabbage,
broccolini, carrots,
apples, oranges, meyer
lemons and more. A little
spicy! (bulk and jars)
Britt’s Mix A medley of seasonal
local vegetables. A PCC
exclusive. (bulk only)
Full Sour Pickles Old-school deli pickles
with a traditional central
European taste. (jars only)
Hot & Sour Pickles If you like hot, try these!
Made with chili, chipotle,
and allspice. (jars only)
Learn more
• Watch a video about how Britt’s
Live Cultured Foods are made:
pccnaturalmarkets.com/r/3720
• Read the Sound Consumer story,
“Fermented & cultured foods:
the surprising health benefits”:
pccnaturalmarkets.com/r/3723
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N A T U R A L K I T C H E N
COOKING WITH COFFEE
S O I L & S E A : r e p o r t s f r o m o u r p r o d u c e r s
AMERICA’S BEEKEEPERS LOST AN ESTIMATED
42 PERCENT OF THEIR HIVES LAST YEAR, an unusually high number. About one-third of our food is dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators and honeybee pollination adds an estimated $15 billion to the value of crops each year.
THE ATLANTIC COD, A FISH THAT SYMBOL-
IZED BOUNTY TO AMERICA’S COLONIAL SET-
TLERS, is on the brink of disappearing,
despite years of fishing limits meant to
rebuild stocks. One study reveals cod
spawning and survival has been ham-
pered by rapid, extraordinary ocean
warming in the Gulf of Maine.
CHINESE DEMAND FOR BEEF — WHICH USED
TO BE CALLED “MILLIONAIRE’S MEAT” —
has grown fourfold since 2000, and Chi-
nese beef prices are some of the most
expensive in the world, according to
Bloomberg. An Australia-based company
has decided to fly cows to China on a
Boeing Co. 747 cargo plane and milk the
fresh beef market for all it’s worth.
A BIOTECH STARTUP IS DEVELOPING LAB-
GROWN FAUX SHRIMP using protein ex-tracted from algae. New Wave Foods aims eventually to create sustainable substitutes for other high-demand seafood commodi-ties, such as shark fin, scallops and tuna.
THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE (WSDA) WILL FOR THE FIRST
TIME SURVEY fields to assess how much last
summer’s drought cost farmers and ranch-
ers, to help them identify what regions and
crops are most vulnerable. In May WSDA
estimated the drought would take away
$1.2 billion from Washington’s $10 billion
agriculture industry, but that was before
the state’s hottest summer on record
stunted fruits, wheat and other crops.
COAL TRAINS ARE RELEASING ABOUT TWICE
THE POLLUTION into the Columbia River
Gorge as freight trains, imperiling salmon and
other wildlife, according to new research.
We hope your mornings are start-
ing with the new PCC-brand organic,
fairly traded coffee — whether you
brew it at home or pick up a cup to
go at one of our stores. We spent a
year working with local roaster Tony’s,
tasting and tweaking along the way, to
develop three blends we think you’ll
love. They’re strong and dark — and
make a sensational addition to both
sweet and savory recipes.
SMOKY BLACK BEAN SOUP
Serves 6
1 pound dried black beans (2 cups)
2 tablespoons high-heat oil
2 onions, finely chopped, divided
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely
chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 cups water
2 cups brewed coffee
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
6 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek
yogurt (optional)
Chopped fresh cilantro
Pick over beans; rinse well. Place in
a large bowl with cold water to cover by
2 inches. Let soak for at least 6 hours or
overnight. Drain.
Heat oil in a soup pot or Dutch oven
over medium-high heat. Add all but 1⁄3
cup of the onions, and the bell peppers,
celery, jalapeño and garlic and cook,
stirring frequently, until vegetables begin
to brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add cumin and
cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add beans,
water, coffee and bay leaf; cover and
bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Skim
off any foam that rises to the top, reduce
the heat, cover and simmer until beans
are very tender, about 1 ½ hours. Remove
bay leaf. Stir in salt.
Let cool slightly, then puree about
half the soup in a blender or food proces-
sor until fairly smooth, using caution if
the soup is hot. Return the pureed soup
to the pot and heat through. Serve gar-
nished with reserved chopped onions, a
dollop of sour cream and cilantro.
EACH SERVING: 260 cal, 5g fat (0g sat), 0mg
chol, 410mg sodium, 42g carb, 15g fiber, 11g
sugars, 13g protein
COFFEE-RUBBED SKIRT STEAK
Serves 4
1 tablespoon finely ground coffee
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons chipotle powder1 ½ teaspoons dried mustard1 ½ pounds skirt steak 1 cup brewed coffee2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons minced garlic2 teaspoons minced shallotsSalt and pepper, to tasteSpray oil, for cooking
Combine ground coffee, sugar, chipotle and dried mustard in a small bowl. Sprinkle a moderate layer on both sides of the steak, cover, and marinate for 30 minutes.
Combine brewed coffee, vinegar, Dijon, garlic and shallots in a small saucepan. Bring
to a boil and cook until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat a skillet, grill or grill pan over high heat.
Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper and spray liberally on both sides with cooking oil. Cook steak for 3 to 6 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain. Serve with reserved sauce.
EACH SERVING: 310 cal, 14g fat (5g sat), 5mg
chol, 470mg sodium, 5g carb, 0g fiber, 4g sugars,
36g protein
PUMPERNICKEL COCOA DINNER ROLLS
Makes 12 rolls
1 cup warm water 1⁄3 cup warm coffee (100° F)1⁄3 cup molasses
2 1⁄2 teaspoons dry active yeast
¼ cup butter, cut into pieces, at room tem-
perature
3 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons salt
1½ cups whole rye flour
3 cups bread flour, divided,
plus more as needed
In a standing mixer or large bowl,
combine water, coffee and molasses. Sprinkle
yeast on top and whisk to dissolve. Let sit
until active and foamy, about 10 minutes.
Combine yeast mixture, butter, sugar, cocoa
powder, salt, rye flour and 1 cup bread flour.
Add remaining bread flour, ½ cup at a time, un-
til the dough pulls away from the sides of the
bowl. Transfer dough to a work surface dusted
with flour and knead until soft and smooth,
adding additional bread flour to keep the
dough from sticking. Transfer dough to a lightly
greased bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm
area until doubled in size, 1 ½ to 2 hours.
Deflate dough with your fist and divide
into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece
into a ball and place on a parchment-lined
baking sheet. Cover; let rise in a warm area
for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Using a sharp
knife, carefully slash an “x” in the top of each
roll. Bake until the internal temperature reach-
es 220° F or the rolls sound hollow when
lightly tapped, about 30 minutes. Cool on a
wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
EACH SERVING: 250 cal, 5g fat (2.5g sat),
10mg chol, 390mg sodium, 47g carb, 4g fiber,
7g sugars, 6g protein
COFFEE PANNA COTTA
Serves 8
2 (7 gram) pouches gelatin (5 teaspoons)
½ cup water
1 ¾ cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 ¾ cups brewed coffee
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons shaved chocolate (optional)
In a saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over
water and let stand for 1 minute. Place
over medium heat and stir constantly until
granules are dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add
milk or cream, coffee, sugar and vanilla. Stir
over medium heat until sugar is completely
dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes.
Pour mixture into 6 ramekins. Chill in
the refrigerator until set, about 3 hours. To
serve, dip each ramekin in boiling water for
a moment to loosen panna cotta. Turn onto a
serving plate and sprinkle with chocolate.
EACH SERVING: 130 cal, 7g fat (4.5g sat),
25mg chol, 35mg sodium, 12g carb, 0g fiber,
16g sugars, 4g protein
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by Sylvia Kantor
Gary Wegner first noticed the problem
in 1991, when a field on his family’s farm
near Spokane produced one-fourth the usual
amount of wheat. His father and grandfather
attributed the problem to farming on shallow
soils, but Wegner decided to dig deeper. Lab
tests revealed a surprising result: the soil had
become acidic.
Wheat farmers now are seeing this
problem across the inland Pacific Northwest.
The culprit, as far as anyone can tell, is the
abundant use of synthetic nitrogen to increase
crop yields, a practice that otherwise has revo-
lutionized production over the past half cen-
tury. Over time, however, it has contributed to
a soil health problem that has farmers worried
about the future of farming in the Palouse.
“We can pretty well nail it down to the
addition of nitrogen to our soils for crops,”
says Paul Carter, an agronomist with WSU
Extension in Columbia County. “In 1940 or
1950, nitrogen was applied at five pounds per
acre. Now, in some areas, we’re up to 100 or
more pounds per acre.”
Pullman-based U.S. Department of
Agriculture soil scientist David Huggins
describes soil acidification as a “quiet crisis.”
Quiet, because it can be masked by other
types of problems and because farmers
haven’t looked for it. Quiet also because most
people aren’t aware of soil health challenges
farmers face as a result of increasing pressure
to produce more food.
But it’s nonetheless a crisis. At stake is
the sustainability of wheat farming in Wash-
ington. The state’s third-largest commodity
crop, wheat represents $1 billion of the state’s
$10 billion agriculture sector.
“Race to the bottom”
Soil pH, Huggins says, is a “master
variable” that affects almost everything: soil
microbes, plant diseases, the ability of plants
to access nutrients in the soil, the effective-
ness of herbicides, and how long they take
to break down in soil — all of which can
affect crop yield.
“Some farmers say it’s a race to the bot-
tom,” says Wegner. “The more you put on to
raise yields, the more you have a pH [acid]
problem.”
When Carter arrived in Columbia
County in 2005, a handful of farmers were
concerned about acidic soil locally. But he
began to suspect the problem was more
extensive after talking with farmers in other
parts of the Palouse.
Carter collected soil samples from 76
farm fields across Columbia County and
discovered acidic soils were far more
widespread than he had thought. Ninety-
seven percent of the fields were acidic, with
a soil pH below 6. Most plants are happiest
when the soil pH is 6.5. Lentils and peas,
common rotational crops for wheat growers,
get into trouble below 5.6 and wheat below
5.2. Changes in soil pH are exponential.
Some of Carter’s soil samples were as low as
4.2, a nearly 1,000-fold jump.
Restoring balance with precision
Soil acidification is not easy to recognize.
“Farmers and agronomists who aren’t
familiar with the problem are sure it’s some-
thing else,” he says, “a chemical that didn’t
work right, or tolerance to herbicides, or
that certain diseases are worse now.”
Growers in the Palouse haven’t typi-
cally tested for soil pH, Huggins says. Even
when they have, the results may not have
shown a problem, given the way soil tradi-
tionally has been sampled.
In response to growing concerns, farmers
and scientists now are rethinking soil sam-
pling techniques. Accurate soil testing, sophis-
ticated mapping, and measurement of crop
yields are the cornerstones of a new approach
to farming called precision agriculture.
Acidification is relatively easy to re-
verse with the addition of lime to soil. But
the practice is expensive. To avoid wasted
effort and help preserve the farmer’s bot-
tom line, Carter and Huggins are explor-
ing new methods and equipment to ensure
that lime is applied more precisely.
Aided by technology such as satellite
mapping and remote sensing, it allows
farmers to apply inputs, such as fertilizer,
pesticides and lime, only when and where
they’ll have the most impact. It could help
farmers be smarter about nitrogen use. In
the long run, it could lower costs, be easier
on the soil ecology, and contribute to the
overall sustainability of farming.
Applying nitrogen for decades has
created what ecologists call a brittle situ-
ation. Like a weakened immune system,
it has decreased the capacity of the
system to be resilient to stress.
“We’ve gone through a golden age of
resource use where we’ve relied on our soil’s
natural capital and we’ve basically used a
large portion of it up,” Huggins says. “Now,
we have to pay much more attention to this
resource [soil] in order to keep it functional.”
Sylvia Kantor is a science writer at
Washington State University. This article
is adapted from an original version pub-
lished by Crosscut.com.
“A QUIET CRISIS”: THE RISE OF ACIDIC SOIL IN WASHINGTON
U.S. Department of Agriculture soil scientist David Hug-gins describes soil acidification as a “quiet crisis.”
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board of trustees | report
BOARD MEETING REPORT
At its November meeting the board
reviewed the 2016 budget and business
plan. After a thorough discussion of the
assumptions that drove management’s
planning, the board approved the budget
and business plan.
The Member Relations committee
shared highlights of the new format for the
2016 annual business meeting. April 23 was
approved as the kickoff of the governance
cycle, with voting beginning on that date
and continuing through May 23. The ballot
count will take place on May 26.
The Finance committee reported on
its positive review of the third quarter
and the Board Development committee
reported on its work on board educa-
tion. The Bylaws Task Force updated
the board on its progress. (See Bylaws
update, right.)
There was no board meeting in
December. The next regularly sched-
uled board meeting will be January 26.
The meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. and
member comment period is at 6 p.m.
Comments are limited to three minutes
unless a longer presentation is ap-
proved in advance by the chair. Please
email [email protected] if
you are planning to make comments.
This helps in agenda planning.
Get to know your trustees
Julianne Lamsek: Third term (second year). Term ends in 2017. Not eligible for re-nomination due to term limits. Lamsek is current board chair and chairs the CEO Evaluation committee.
Since becoming a PCC board trustee
in 2008, I have supported the health of
our co-op through listening and learning,
thinking strategically, and collaborating
with the board and management to ensure
PCC’s continued success.
As the technology director at KCTS 9, I
plan and execute strategic use of technology
to advance business operations. I have a
demonstrated background in leadership,
analytical thinking and creative problem
solving — skills I’ve utilized as a PCC trustee.
As a consumer, environmental
advocate and cook, I seek food that is
safe, nutritious and sustainably produced.
I believe access to quality local food
is essential to sustaining healthy com-
munities. Being a Seattle native, lifelong
PCC shopper and former PCC Cooks
volunteer, I value PCC’s leadership in
supporting our community and environ-
ment through education, advocacy and
farmland preservation.
I am committed to devoting my exper-
tise and experience to PCC.
Lamsek is a cook, bicycle com-
muter, climber and community volunteer.
Greenlake and Fremont shopper.
Bylaws update
The board continues its work on
updating PCC’s bylaws. In addition to
extensive board and staff review, one or
more member focus groups will contrib-
ute to the process. Our partners at the
nationally recognized Cooperative Devel-
opment Services are providing guidance
regarding current and best practices in
cooperative governance. We have expert
legal advice as well.
We are grateful to the many people
who are helping us with this important
project. PCC currently has more than
58,000 members, and that number is
growing all the time as more customers
choose to support the cooperative busi-
ness model and values. Our governance
practices need to support this movement
and strengthen PCC’s ability to succeed
in the coming decades.
We will continue to update you on
this project in this column and on our
website. We invite any member questions
regarding the bylaws review to be sent to
2016 board slate
The nominating committee was sched-
uled to interview board applicants in early
January. Following interviews and refer-
ence checks, the committee will present a
slate of candidates to the membership.
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news bites
Farmers used bees 9,000 years ago
Farmers have been fostering working
relationships with bees for at least 9,000
years — a couple of thousand years earlier
than previously thought — according to
a study in the journal Nature. Research-
ers found traces of beeswax in pottery
recovered from well-dated Neolithic ar-
chaeological sites in Turkey, soon after the
rise of settled farming in the region. The
researchers say it doesn’t mean ancient
farmers were beekeepers who oversaw
hives, but they did eat honey and use
beeswax to repair cracks in pots and
burn in lamps for light. (NPR/The Salt)
Roundup and organ damage
A study in the journal Environmental
Health suggests very low levels of
exposure to the herbicide, Roundup
(glyphosate), in water — at levels found
in the environment — may cause kidney
and liver damage. Researchers found fe-
male rats showed three times more signs
of kidney and liver damage than the
control rats fed uncontaminated water.
The findings “potentially have significant
health implications for animal and human
populations.” (ehjournal.net)
EPA revokes herbicide approval
In a surprising move, the Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency (EPA)
has revoked approval of an herbicide
that was to be sprayed on a new
generation of genetically engineered
(GE) crops including soybeans, corn
and cotton. New information suggests
the herbicide Enlist Duo could be
more toxic than previously believed.
Enlist Duo was developed because
crops were becoming resistant to
other herbicides, including Monsanto’s
Roundup. It originally was approved
in 2014 based on safety data provided
by Dow. (The New York Times)
Canada sued over GE salmon
Environmental groups are suing the
Canadian government to stop production
of GE salmon eggs in Canada, saying the
process poses a “huge live experiment”
with the genetic makeup of all wild
Atlantic salmon. The U.S. firm, Aqu-
aBounty, was permitted to produce fer-
tile GE salmon eggs in Canada and says
it would ship them to Panama, where
they would be raised. Many opposed
believe it’s only a matter of time before
AquaBounty will be raising the fish in
the United States. (The Guardian)
Beverly Hills organic farm?
A billionaire plans to take his Beverly
Hills estate, once listed for $195 mil-
lion, off the market and turn part of the
property into an organic farm. Real estate
mogul Jeff Greene says at least two acres
of the 25-acre estate will grow tomatoes,
potatoes, onions and corn. Property in
the area reportedly is valued at $10 mil-
lion per acre. (Modern Farmer)
Organic fast food
A fried-chicken joint in California
claims to be the country’s first U.S. Depart-
ment of Agriculture Certified organic fast
food restaurant. At the Organic Coup in
the Bay Area, at least 95 percent of all
ingredients must be certified organic,
non-organic ingredients can’t be prepared
on the same surfaces, and even cleaning
products must certified organic. “The
simple act of buying a certified organic
sandwich makes you an agent of change,”
says the company’s website. (Quartz)
FDA’s new GE labeling guidelines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) published “final guidance” for com-
panies to label GE foods voluntarily. The
FDA recommends using the term genetical-
ly engineered (GE) over genetically modi-
fied organism (GMO) but states it will not
pursue action against the GMO acronym
in the marketplace, so Non-GMO Project
claims are okay. The FDA also affirmed
“made with organic [ingredient]” products
count as non-GMO because all ingredients
in these foods must not be produced with
methods prohibited by organic: genetic
engineering, use of sewage sludge or ir-
radiation. (FDA)
Home cooking for disease prevention
New research from Harvard’s T.H. Chan
School of Public Health says home-cooked
meals might help prevent Type 2 diabetes.
Researchers found that for each lunch
prepared at home in a week, the risk of
Type 2 diabetes dropped by 2 percent,
and for each home-cooked dinner, the risk
decreased by 4 percent. The researchers ex-
plained that eating more homemade meals
might help decrease weight gain, which
can help reduce the risk of developing the
disease. (CBS News)
Supplement fraud indictments
The U.S. Department of Justice has
criminally indicted executives of dietary
supplement companies that it says
imported toxic chemicals from China and
sold them as bodybuilding and sports
supplements. The 117 targets of federal
action included executives, consultants
and companies involved in largely inter-
net-only marketing, including USP Labs,
Vibrant Life, Optimum Health, Sunrise
Nutraceuticals and Bethel Nutritional Con-
sulting. (U.S. Department of Justice)
Cheerios lawsuit
The Center for Science in the Public
Interest (CSPI) filed a class-action lawsuit
against General Mills, alleging it’s mis-
leading customers about its new product,
Cheerios Protein. When CSPI used
identical serving sizes, it found only a 0.7
gram difference between Cheerios Protein
and original Cheerios. Additionally, CSPI
found that Cheerios Protein has 17 times
as much sugar as original Cheerios —
more than every other variety of Cheerios
on the market. (ABC News)
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SAVING ORGANIC CITRUS
TAKE ACTIONYou may notice spotty avail-
ability and higher prices on citrus
and citrus juice, a direct result of
Citrus Greening. Please continue
to support Uncle Matt’s and other
organic producers.
You can support research on
organic alternatives to controlling
Citrus Greening by donating to The
Organic Center: organic-center.org.
Ben McLean III is vice president of research
and development at Uncle Matt’s Organic.
by Ben McLean III
Thinking of Florida commonly
conjures up images of sun-kissed
beaches, Disney World and orange
juice. In fact, Florida orange juice has been
an icon in American culture for most of
the 20th century, a staple on the American
breakfast table for decades. What many
don’t know is that the Florida citrus industry
is under serious attack, being devastated by
a disease known as Citrus Greening.
The disease has its origins in China and
spread to South Africa in the 1980s, Brazil
in the early 2000s and Florida in 2005. It
spreads through an insect smaller than a
grain of rice, known as the Asian Citrus Psyl-
lid. The psyllid carries pathogenic bacteria
in its gut that it injects into the tree when
feeding upon its leaves. Once infected, the
bacteria spreads to the root system, setting
in motion a devastating series of symptoms
including premature fruit drop, small mis-
shapen fruit, nutrient deficiencies and even
tree death. Poor fruit quality is another
significant issue; diseased fruit sometimes is
small and sour relative to normal.
Citrus Greening disease has been
confirmed in all 33 citrus-producing coun-
ties in Florida. The University of Florida
reports the disease has caused $4.5 billion
in economic damage and resulted in the
loss of 8,300 jobs. The citrus crop is in rapid
decline, with a current U.S. Department
of Agriculture crop forecast of merely 74
million boxes. Compare that to 166 million
boxes of juice oranges produced for the
2008-2009 crop, preceded by harvests of
240 million boxes in the early 2000s.
Recently, a University of Florida econo-
mist projected that production would fall
to just 27 million boxes in 2025 if a cure
isn’t found. The expense of growing citrus
recently has more than doubled since 2005.
As a result, many citrus growers are faced
with the harsh reality of half the yield at
double the cost in their operations.
The counterattack
Non-organic citrus growers and re-searchers are working on a wide variety of solutions to Citrus Greening. Efforts range from traditional breeding of resistant varieties to genetically engineering citrus with trans-formed genes from a spinach plant. Other strategies include breeding of sterile psyllids, thermal therapies to raise the temperature of the trees and kill the bacteria, antibiotics, and aggressive nutrient programs to stimulate tree health and vigor. To date, nothing has shown itself to be a final, reliable solution.
On the organic front, Uncle Matt’s Organic currently is conducting joint research with The Organic Center in cooperation with several University of Florida scientists. PCC Natural Markets has contributed $15,000 to support the research for an organic solution. One area of organic research uses organically approved materials, such as neem oil, natural pyrethrin insecticides, and beneficial bacteria and fungi to control psyllids. Another uses antimicrobial therapies, such as thyme oil. A third area of research identifies and geneti-cally analyzes “escape” or “survivor” trees within existing organic citrus groves that display high levels of natural resistance.
As with all organic producers, at Uncle Matt’s, maintaining healthy soil is the foun-dation of disease resistance and control.
For instance, the company uses compost and compost teas to increase biological diversity in soil.
Florida citrus faces its greatest historical challenge. Citrus production is at its lowest point in more than 50 years. Research efforts are underway to solve the problem, but only time will tell if they’re sufficient.
As Uncle Matt’s continues to remedy the epidemic in its own groves with certified-organic measures, the entire industry must work together to find a cure. Partnering with The Organic Center, as well as other organizations in the public and private sector, hopefully will yield results that are sustain-able and effective. Until then, citrus growers strive to overcome the challenge of Greening and keep Florida orange juice on American breakfast tables for the next generation.
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