Additives
Less use of food additives.
An important principle in organic farming is to produce pure foods with natural durability, quality, and color. Therefore, organic labeled foods contain fewer additives than non-organic foods. In organic foods, only 56 of the total 410 permitted additives, that the European food industry may use, (2023) are allowed.
The additives allowed in organic products are typically derived from natural raw materials and may only be used if necessary. For example, guar gum (E412), which is found in ketchup, sauces, and dressings to provide consistency.
Organic products do not contain artificial colors or sweeteners such as aspartame, sorbitol, and sodium cyclamate. Three colorants are allowed in organic foods, but these may only be used in cheese and edible cheese rind. No artificial colorants are allowed in organic candy. Additionally, Danish organic farmers have decided not to add nitrite to, for example, processed meat, even though it is permitted according to European organic regulations.
When you eat organic eggs, you may notice that the yolks have varying colors. This is due to the changing seasons and the fact, that organic egg producers do not add color to the hens' feed.
Danish Organics
The Danish Organic Model
Creating success for the organic market.
Facts & Figures
Danish consumers are the most pro-organic consumers in the world.
Consumption and Land Use
Organic consumption and agricultural land use in Denmark.
