Organic products are grown in environmentally friendly ways. Toxic or persistent pesticides and other agricultural chemicals are prohibited. There is a focus on renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality. The label “organic” denotes products produced under the authority of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Organic Rule. And, according to the USDA, “The principal guidelines for organic production are to use materials and practices that enhance the ecological balance of natural systems and that integrate the parts of the farming system into an ecological whole.”

 

The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) defines organic as follows:

Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled “organic,” a Government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to your local supermarket or restaurant must be certified, too.

The USDA Organic seal assures consumers of the quality and integrity of organic products. Organic-certified operations must have an organic system plan and records that verify compliance with that plan. Operators are inspected annually in addition there are random checks to assure standards are being met.

We are BPA Free. We care about the health of customers and the environment. Our bottles are PET #1, not 3, 6, or 7. PET #1 is the most recyclable form of plastic and the safest for food and juices. It also does not contain the harmful and dangerous chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA), like some other plastics.

No, our products do not contain glyphosate.

In fact, we are the first juice company in the world to be certified Glyphosate Residue Free by the Detox Project.

To learn more visit: https://detoxproject.org/

Our organic juices are bottled and produced in a facility that only manufactures juice. Our products are free of: Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, and Shellfish.

The Uncle Matt’s Probiotic Pops can be made on shared equipment with egg.

Our allergen program covers the Big 8 Allergens (Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish). These foods account for about 90% of all food allergies in the United States and must be declared on any processed food according to the federal food allergen labeling act.

In accordance with our active corporate allergen policy, we store and use the Big 8 allergens in a very controlled manner.

• • Within our storage warehouse, we label for allergen status and separate ingredients to prohibit cross-contamination.
  • Production runs at each plant are organized by an Allergen Matrix.  The Allergen Matrix includes all the ingredients and the allergens they contain.  This ensures that allergen-containing products are run only after non-allergen containing products, protecting the immediate subsequent product from contamination risk.
  • All line equipment is thoroughly cleaned after each allergen-containing item is run. All lines are subject to a preoperational inspection prior to startup by the quality department and ATP swabs are used to validate cleaning. Once per year, an allergen verification using swab samples is done on the production line.
  • At least annually a complete assessment of all ingredients used at the facility is conducted to identify potential sources of food allergens and a list of those ingredients is maintained.
  • We undergo annual third party audits, which inspect and review our allergen policy.

We are in compliance with all food labeling laws, including the labeling of allergens. Our allergen program minimizes the potential for cross-contamination within our production facilities.

Citrus Greening Disease is one of the most serious diseases in the world. The scientific name is Huanglongbing (HLB) or yellow dragon disease. It is a bacterial disease that is spread by an insect called the Psyllid. Once a tree is infected, the disease spreads to the Phloem (the tree’s main artery) causing severe issues with nutrient uptake. The disease causes trees to starve and citrus fruits to drop from limbs prematurely and rot. Once a tree is infected, there is no cure.

With the spread of Citrus Greening Disease, we’ve unfortunately seen about a 40% reduction in our recent seasonal crop. This has forced us to alter our production procedures.

We are now having to supplement our U.S. orange juice with organic supply from Mexico. It’s the first time in our history that we’ve had to take action like this. Because we, along with the entire Florida citrus industry, have been affected by citrus greening disease, and because of the recent freezes to California citrus, we must go outside the U.S. for additional orange juice supply.

Rest assured our Mexican partners are USDA certified and must legally adhere to the same strict USDA standards that we abide by at Uncle Matt’s Organic. However, Uncle Matt’s Organic remains committed to local sourcing and still uses a vast majority of USA-sourced oranges for our delicious organic OJ. Our goal is still to source all USA oranges and our OJ will return to being fully USA sourced as soon as conditions allow.

This was a difficult decision. There were a number of factors that led to the smaller size bottle. Hurricane Irma, rising cost of goods, and the ongoing devastation from greening disease are all factors that led to the increased cost of producing our organic juices. Additionally, for the last year, our retail customers have been asking us to produce a smaller size container to be more in-line with other key brands they carry. We decided to go that route – to reduce our containers by roughly 10%, and avoid having to increase the retail price point.

We hope you will continue to enjoy Uncle Matt’s Organic juices, and we want to let you know that we’ve introduced two new sizes which are also options when purchasing. We have a new 28 oz size for our organic orange juice, grapefruit juice, apple juice and lemonade. We also produce a 12 oz single serve size offered in a variety of flavors.

We greatly value all of our customers and hope you’ll continue to enjoy our products.

Yes, we bottle all of our juice in the USA, Florida to be exact.

Choose organic when possible. Consumers like you are crucial to helping the fight against greening disease. Uncle Matt’s Organic has been a pioneering force and agricultural activist in the development of the organic citrus industry for this country. We’re committed to supporting family farmers and embarking on long-term, sustainable strategies to eradicate greening disease. Your support of the organic industry as a whole helps us as well.

By supporting organic farmers, you are helping companies create a more sustainable future.

And, by buying organic, you can feel good about the fact that you are promoting a much cleaner method for producing food that is healthy for you, your family and the planet.

To ensure that orange juice maintains a consistent taste and flavor, some orange juice brands work with flavor and fragrance companies to artificially flavor their juice using flavor packets. Made from orange essence and oils, flavor packets are added into juice to create a standard taste. While flavor packets might be chemically altered –– since they are technically derived from orange by-products –– they are not required to be listed as an ingredient.

Technically flavor packs are made from orange-derived substances, such as essences and oils. Companies break down the essence and oils into individual chemicals and recombine them into flavor packs.

Currently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not require the contents of flavor packets to be detailed on a product’s packaging for orange juice.

While we cannot speak for other companies, Uncle Matt’s Organic believes that people have a right to know what’s in their food. Throughout our 15 year history, the company has maintained its steadfast commitment to producing the most wholesome, organic and natural produce and juice possible.

As part of our mission and to further underscore our pledge to consumers, we’ve added a “no flavor packets” sticker to our line of 100 percent organic, great-tasting citrus juices. While Uncle Matt’s Organic has never used flavor packets in our orange juice, the new label will help make it easier for consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.

At this time, no. However, we do provide fresh organic oranges (and other citrus varieties) from November through June that you can purchase nationwide and squeeze at your home while in season. Our flash pasteurized organic orange juice is a convenient option for those who cannot purchase our fresh oranges and squeeze them at home.

Many producers of “not from concentrate” juice use a production process where the juice is placed in aseptic storage. Essentially, this means that oxygen is removed from the juice. A flavor packet is sometimes added in the final step to give the juice a specific flavor. Uncle Matt’s Organic bottles fresh seasonal fruit that is flash pasteurized from November through June. During the off-season, when Florida fresh organic fruit is not available, we store the majority of our organic juice in frozen drums, not aseptic tanks. That juice is blended until the season begins again in mid-November.

GanedenBC30 is an EXTREMELY stable probiotic due to the cell’s ability to form a protective spore. Just like plant seeds wait to grow until spring when the temperature and moisture levels are optimal, GanedenBC30 spores wait to germinate and grow until they reach the intestines where the conditions are just right. This protective shell also gives GanedenBC30 the ability to survive harsh manufacturing processes, product shelf life and finally, the journey through the digestive system – most other probiotics just can’t survive these stresses.

Ganeden has conducted extensive safety studies on GanedenBC³⁰, which have been published (Endres 2009, Endres2011) and culminated with Ganeden receiving FDA GRAS. These tests prove that even when GanedenBC³⁰ is consumed at much higher levels than what is found in food and beverage products, that there are no safety concerns. FDA GRAS is strain specific, and GanedenBC³⁰ is the only Bacillus that has been granted FDA GRAS status.

GanedenBC³⁰ is a spore-forming probiotic – which means that, similar to a seed, its genetic material is protected by a hard shell. This spore safeguards the probiotic from the heat, cold and pressure of manufacturing processes, allows for stability during the product shelf life and protects the cells from the acid and bile they are exposed to during transit through the digestive system. Once it is safely inside the small intestine, the probiotic germinates and colonizes to provide benefits.

GanedenBC³⁰ is gluten-free.

It is best to talk to your health care provider about any supplementation while pregnant.

Yes!

Turmeric root is an ancient culinary herb traditionally used for thousands of years as a flavorful and colorful spice in curry dishes. Today, turmeric is widely consumed as a superfood due to emerging research which has identified turmeric as a potent antioxidant and for its ability to support digestive health.

It is organic whole root turmeric.

500mg

Although, it is considered safe to consume turmeric root in as a food during pregnancy and nursing, it’s spicy & hot flavor may be to strong for some woman. Taking turmeric root as a dietary supplement in an extract form is contraindicated for use during pregnancy and lactation.