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Question

A snack manufacturer creates a trail mix with: 35% organic raisins, 35% organic peanuts, 10% conventional chocolate chips, 19% conventional sunflower seeds, and 1% salt. Which organic claim can be made and can the USDA organic seal be used?

Accepted Answer

"Made with organic ingredients" (70% organic); the USDA organic seal may not be used.

Answer

Qualifies as 100% organic because salt is exempt and the remainder effectively rounds to full organic status; therefore the USDA seal is required.

Answer

Must be labeled non‑organic because it contains any conventional components, and no organic wording is allowed.

Answer

Label as "organic" (≥95%) and use the USDA seal because more than two major components are organic.