About a billion years ago (1972 to be exact) I worked in Houston at a petro-chem plant. (So, sue me, I learned a lot there.) One of the scientists developed his own strain of 'bugs', those enzymes that devoured the chemicals in the outflow water ponds. (bug ponds, I found I had a real gift in keeping these 'bugs' alive and healthy.) Anyhow, during his experiments, he was not allowed to describe anything according to smell, taste, texture. Everything HAD to be according to preordained formulations that anyone could read and understand. At the time I really griped about the unnecessary regulations but now, I think I see how it would benefit even the biodynamic producers. SEE the depth of color, not allowed. SMELL the aroma of healthy herbs and produce, kicked out. Because it's not a universal test. I don't know the universal tests for the standards, but I'm just playing devil's advocate in anyone's findings (before the naysayers can do it.) If they can't prove it in a test tube or petrie dish, it's probably not going to hold up unless the 'real world' recognises the value of intangible things.
Martha Wells~Flylo Farms~ Texas Zone 8
