Blog — organic

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...

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,...

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...

Having just completed our recent audit with NASAA to continue being a certified organic company, I am going to have a rant about the flippant use of the word Organic in this country. Broth of Life have voluntarily chosen to undergo a very rigorous and often expensive certification process each year to build trust and ensure the best possible outcome for the consumer. The audit is, to say the least, gruelling and labour intensive, especially for a small to medium business. It is a hard test to pass and is performed annually with the possibility of a spot check at...