What is the Gold Standard in Food? Understanding Quality from Farm to Fork
                                
                                
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                                According to the Research Chefs Association, the culinary gold standard is a benchmark sample made from scratch with high-quality ingredients, embodying the best example of a product. But what is the gold standard in food from a broader perspective, encompassing safety, industry standards, and consumer perception?