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Alison Bell
What It Really Takes to Be Certified Organic

What It Really Takes to Be Certified Organic

Why “Organic” Without a Logo Is Just Lip Service At Broth of Life, we wear our Certified Organic badge with pride. And let us tell you—earning it isn’t easy. That little certification logo you see on our packaging? It’s not a trendy sticker. It’s a guarantee backed by rigorous audits, mountains of paperwork, site inspections, and full traceability across our entire operation. We’ve just wrapped up another comprehensive audit from our certifying body, SXC, and we thought it was the perfect time to share what actually goes into being a Certified Organic business. Not Just a Buzzword—It’s a Standard “Organic” is...

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Alison Bell
What is Organic Maltodextrin and Why Is It Bad?

What is Organic Maltodextrin and Why Is It Bad?

Maltodextrin, a common food additive, is often perceived as harmless, especially when labeled as "organic." However, emerging research suggests that even organic maltodextrin may have adverse health implications. We know some of our competitors are certified organic and use tapioca maltodextrin as a filler. Find below why we will never put this processed food filler into our bone broth powder. What Is Organic Maltodextrin? Organic maltodextrin is a white powder derived from the enzymatic processing of organic starches, such as corn, rice, or potatoes. It's commonly used as a thickener, filler, or preservative in various processed foods, including sauces, salad...

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Alison Bell
Why Broth of Life Will Never Use Bovaer Fed Cattle

Why Broth of Life Will Never Use Bovaer Fed Cattle

As the owner of Broth of Life, a certified organic bone broth company, I feel a deep responsibility to ensure that the products we create are not only nourishing but also ethically and sustainably sourced. Recently, I’ve come across a disturbing trend in the bone broth industry: the use of cattle fed with Bovaer. Let me be clear—there is absolutely no way we would ever incorporate Bovaer-fed cattle into our products. Here’s why. What is Bovaer? Bovaer is a synthetic feed additive designed to reduce methane emissions in cattle by inhibiting the enzyme that produces methane during digestion. At first glance,...

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What's the REAL cost of ORGANIC Ingredients

What's the REAL cost of ORGANIC Ingredients

Understanding REAL Organic Ingredients At Broth of Life we are committed to using the freshest local fully certified organic ingredients available. But many are confused by "organic" vs "certified organic". Is Certified Organic the same as Organic? No. The word "organic" can be used on a label by anyone. I can buy onions for example from Coles that cost $1kg and use the word organic, even thought they aren't. OR I may be more ethical and purchase certified organic chicken frames for chicken broth and then call my broth organic... but it isn't. Certified Organic products go through a rigorous...

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