Final Verdict
Green Chef is our top-of-the-line choice for the best organic meal kit with its USDA organic certification, plant-filled dishes, and enticing, globally-inspired menus. We love the whole experience with Green Chef, from selecting meals to cooking and eating.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Much Do Organic Meal Delivery Services Cost?Meal delivery services that offer organic ingredients can vary widely in price, from our budget picks on this list to those at a higher price point. Organic ingredients can certainly drive up prices, but you can expect to pay anywhere from $5.99 for a bowl from Daily Harvest to just above $13 per serving for kits like Green Chef.
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What Are Organic Meal Delivery Services?Organic meal delivery services are those that regularly seek to use organic ingredients in kits and prepared meals. The term “organic” refers to the way in which some agricultural products are grown and processed, and may pertain to soil and water quality, as well as the use of herbicides, pesticides, and genetically-modified organisms. It is important to know that not all ingredients are eligible for organic status, such as seafood, so we recommend reading up on important definitions from the USDA and checking the sustainability criteria of the companies you consider.
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Are Organic Meal Delivery Services Worth It?Even if you’re not exactly sure you want a fully organic meal kit experience, some of the services on our list also happen to be the best kits in the marketplace overall. Whether you’re looking for organic or not, if you’re seeking a meal kit, we think these are worth looking into.
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How Do I Choose an Organic Meal Delivery Service?Selecting which organic meal delivery service to buy from comes down to a unique set of factors, specific to each shopper. Here are a few considerations to review:
Price: Organic meals can tend to be a bit more expensive than their conventionally produced counterparts. Determine your budget so you can narrow the playing field.
Sourcing: Not all ingredients that a kit may come with are eligible for organic certification, so knowledge of other sustainable sourcing criteria, such as Monterey Bay Seafood Watch, may prove useful as you choose your kit.
Serving Sizes: Feeding a family is a different ball game than the needs of a single adult. Know your headcount so you can choose wisely.
Dietary Needs: Going organic may make it more challenging to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Make sure that kits can meet your needs as far as lifestyle and allergen safety before you sign up.
Methodology
We ordered, cooked, and evaluated meals from 40 different meal delivery services to rate each one’s offerings, nutrition profiles, prices, sustainability, and, of course, flavors. We contacted the customer service teams at each of the companies, collected data, and rigorously reviewed each business.
Our Verywell Fit writers are all registered dietitians who relied on their research and its resulting data to inform their reviews.