organic produce

Meaning

This term refers to fruits and vegetables grown without synthetic fertilizers, chemical pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It is commonly used when shopping at grocery stores or farmers' markets to highlight healthier, environmentally friendly food choices. The tone is neutral and practical.

Examples

• The local farmers' market is the best place to find cheap organic produce.

  The local farmers' market is the best place to find cheap organic produce.

• I try to buy organic produce whenever possible, even if it costs a bit more.

  I try to buy organic produce whenever possible, even if it costs a bit more.

• Our grocery store recently expanded its section for organic produce.

  Our grocery store recently expanded its section for organic produce.

• She prefers organic produce because she wants to avoid harmful pesticides.

  She prefers organic produce because she wants to avoid harmful pesticides.

• Some people argue that organic produce tastes much better than conventionally grown crops.

  Some people argue that organic produce tastes much better than conventionally grown crops.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I bought some organic products like apples and bananas.

  ✓ I bought some organic produce like apples and bananas.

  'Products' is too general and typically refers to manufactured items. 'Produce' is an uncountable noun that specifically refers to fresh agricultural goods like fruits and vegetables.

• ✗ We need to buy many organic produces.

  ✓ We need to buy a lot of organic produce.

  'Produce' is an uncountable noun. It cannot be pluralized as 'produces' when referring to fruits and vegetables.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The supermarket has a great selection of fresh, ___.

  💡 Fresh fruits and vegetables grown without chemicals.

  Show answer

  organic produce

• If you want to avoid pesticides, you should choose ___.

  💡 The term for natural, chemical-free agricultural crops.

  Show answer

  organic produce