We are huge advocates of organic produce and we use it religiously, but in the case of apricot kernels, the organic status is irrelevant. The real benefit of organic fruit and veggies is the trace mineral content and the freedom from chemical pesticides. In the case of apricot kernels, there is no better kernel available than the freshest kernel available. Being certified organic would have absolutely no impact on the properties of the fruit. They are in no way inferior to organic kernels and they are always very fresh, as we only hull as many as we expect to sell in a two week period. This ensures we have a constant supply of kernels fresh from the shell. Our kernels are allowed to dry naturally within the shell. They've received no further treatment whatsoever, and because we crack them often and reseal them shortly after, we have no need of fumigating them for pest control, as is the general practise for all nuts and seeds and, indeed, the other kernels available in this country.