Quiz Answer: "Natural"

When you see meat, egg, or dairy products with the claim "Natural" on the packaging, it means the product:

A. Came from an animal who ate a natural diet
B. Came from an animal who was raised in a natural environment
C. Contains no colors or other additives during processing
D. All of the above

Answer: C

The claim "natural" on animal product packaging has no relevance to animal welfare. It does not refer to the animal's diet or environment, and only refers to how the meat, egg, or dairy is processed either after slaughter (in the case of meat) or after it has been taken from the animal (in the case of eggs and dairy).

For more on animal packaging claims, see our meat and dairy and egg guides.