In the context of greater concern for the environment and a growing effort to reduce the harmful human impact on the planet, we must talk about organic products in Spain. Those that are born with the utmost respect for the earth and the ecosystem. Thus, activities such as organic farming are an increasingly common practice. Our country is among the top 5 producers in the world that follow that philosophy for which we also bet on MadeinSpain.
Therefore, in this article we want to explain what exactly are foods and drinks with ecological stamp that you can find in our store. As well as other products that have the linked concept of being biodynamic. Quality and preservation of the natural space are united in a word every day more present in the world agro-food sector. Because the future of the Earth is at stake.
- What does ecological mean?
- The concept of biodynamic
- European leaders in production
- We bet on organic products in Spain
What does ecological mean?
Before entering the matter, we remind you that the term ecology comes from two Greek words: oikos (house) and logos (science). Therefore, it is the home knowledge in literal translation. This links all living beings to each other with the place where they live and, taking that concept to the terrain that occupies us, means knowing our planet very well, from where everything comes.
The products that we manage to grow and collect from the natural environment must respect that environment from which they are born. without damaging it. Everything so that it is possible to maintain a healthy cycle with that production area without harming nature at a more global level.
In short, it is about producing something respecting the environment throughout the process. There is a regulations European that includes the requirements that a product must meet to be cultivated, processed, handled and packaged without using chemicals (fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, hormones, additives ...).
For the organic products in Spain comply with that, from the field to your table they undergo exhaustive controls that guarantee that they are free of those toxins. And, therefore, that they are also safer for your health. In terms of greater contribution of nutrients, it should be noted that several studies have confirmed that these foods have more vitamins and minerals. Its organoleptic qualities are also usually better preserved, something that you can appreciate in its aroma and flavor.
The concept of biodynamic
Within the ecological respect the natural cycle of production that turns resources into authentic protagonists so that the land, plant species and fauna promote from their renewal to their continued well-being. This is positive for the biological Diversity and it even helps prevent the disappearance of species. Well, all this is linked to a concept that can also be present in the agri-food sector.
We refer to the biodynamic agriculture, which is an activity in which a complex harmony between the earth, the plants, the animals and the human being. But in such a way that all these agents complement and benefit each other. They are keys both medicinal preparations with vegetables and agricultural processes guided by the stars. A perfect communion between nature and farmer that gives rise to this type of ecological practice with a certain emotional essence also of maximum respect.
European leaders in production
Spain continues to be the first country in Europe with the largest area dedicated to organic farming with more than 70 million hectares. A fact of ecovalia extracted from its last annual report presented in 2020 that reaffirms the high national commitment in this activity. Worldwide, our country occupies the fourth position with the olive grove, vineyard and cereal at the head of organic farming.
Now, both the cattle raising Like other sectors linked to the plant and animal world, they have been adding forces to a production betting on that philosophy. The growth of organic products in Spain It is so unstoppable that consumption of them has even progressively increased. In the last six years, 6 out of 10 consumers They have switched to buying them instead of the traditional ones.
We bet on organic products in Spain
En MadeinSpain We have not been anchored in conventional products and we have an increasing supply of those that have ecological stamp. Thus, we bet on the quality but also because of the transparency and the enhancement of the need to care for the environment. Producers who share our vision provide us with great food and beverages.
In the section of wines We can talk about a variety of wineries that produce red, white and sparkling wines of the highest level. In addition to being ecological, some come from biodynamic cultivation also. A differential characteristic that you can also find in certain extra virgin olive oils that we have for you like that of Canena Castle.
Other categories allow you to enjoy creamy and exquisite vegetable or seafood pate, as well as mussels prepared in different recipes. Also find in our store surprising sauces like the Yellow Sauce of the sarita and saffron coupe of Safra del Montsec. Even chocolates and cookies to sweeten your palate we have for you.
In short, choose you too organic products in Spain which are and will be even more important. Try its magnificent nutritional qualities to eat well but respecting the environment.
AUTHOR: Iván Sevilla, journalist expert in digital and audiovisual content. Specialized in gastronomy and sports. TV reporter.
