When industrial algae is added to organic milk, is it still organic?

One of the nation’s best-selling brands of organic milk puts an oil derived from algae grown in a factory into some of its milk as a nutritional enhancement, says the Washington Post. “Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, the oil allows Horizon to advertise health benefits and charge a higher price,” the paper said. Horizon doesn’t… » Read More

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