D'Addario WoodWinds D'Addario Reeds for Bb Clarinet, USDA Organic Certified, RESERVE ODCR1030 [Hardness: 3.0], 10 Reeds per Pack [Domestic Genuine Pro

"The only USDA-certified organic reeds in the industry." D'Addario reeds are manufactured without the use of any chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, or synthetic fertilizers. Further pursuing consistency in quality and improved playability for players, these reeds demonstrate respect for the environment, just as we respect all players. By 2025, all cane reeds manufactured by D'Addario will be 100% USDA organic certified.

"A New Normal. A New Natural." • 100% organically grown. Using cane itself as fertilizer and employing an innovative hot water fumigation process, D'Addario reeds are manufactured without the use of any chemicals at any stage. From farm to processing, D'Addario reeds meet and are certified under USDA organic certification standards. • USDA-certified organic reeds utilize a new paper reed holder, reducing plastic waste by 70,000 pounds (approximately 32 tons) annually. • We are committed to using cane varieties that are 100% rooted in France, and even our Argentinian cane starts from French rhizomes.

• Organic Reserve and Select Jazz Reeds are just the first step in our organic product line. By 2025, all of our all-cane reed products are planned to be organically certified.

• D'Addario uses a sophisticated, proprietary blanking process to ensure that each reed is in its best condition right out of the box.

【What is USDA Organic Certification?】 USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) certified organic cane is cultivated and processed according to U.S. federal government guidelines regarding soil quality, pest and weed control methods, and fertilizer use.

Producers adhere to these guidelines, using naturally derived materials whenever possible and employing physically, mechanically, and biologically based farming methods.

Cane to be certified USDA organic must be proven to have been grown in soil free of prohibited substances for three years prior to harvest.

Although D'Addario has been using organic farming methods since acquiring Rico in 2004, obtaining USDA organic certification requires a process that takes many years.

■Manufacturer Q&A 【What's the difference between organically certified reeds?】 A. Certified organic cane is made from cane grown and processed using USDA-specified organic farming methods. The D'Addario reeds you receive are natural reeds that have not been treated with synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.

【Why are only the Reseve and Select Jazz series organically certified?】 A. Now that the cane grown on D'Addario farms is USDA organic certified, we plan to gradually change the packaging to reflect this certification. In addition to changing the packaging, we plan to switch from plastic reed holders to paper ones, drastically reducing the amount of plastic in the packaging. While changing all packaging and reed holders requires some time and careful consideration, we plan to gradually transition all-cane reeds to the new packaging and paper reed holders over the next few years.

[Will the reeds be of the same quality as before, and will they be ready to play right out of the box?] A. There will be no change in the quality of D'Addario reeds. We have actually been using organic cane cultivation and manufacturing processes for many years.

[Why are you changing from plastic to paper reed holders?] A. At D'Addario, reducing our environmental impact and setting industry-leading standards for sustainability is also a core belief of ours. We believe this is important for musicians as well. Among the many comments we receive from our customers, there is a desire to move away from plastic reed sleeves.

[What about the protective performance of paper reed holders?] A. Paper reed holders have been the industry standard for decades. It is important that the reeds reach our customers in perfect condition.

Therefore, we believe it is important to protect the reeds from rapid changes in humidity and environmental conditions during transportation and storage on shelves in music stores around the world by placing the paper reed holders in recyclable packaging.

[Can I store used reeds in paper reed holders again?] A. To prevent warping, we do not recommend storing used reeds in plastic or paper reed holders. We recommend storing them using D'Addario reed cases or reed guards.

This product is a product of the Japanese domestic distributor. Please note that parallel imports are not covered by the distributor's warranty.

[The only USDA-certified organic reeds in the industry] D'Addario reeds are manufactured without the use of any chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, or synthetic fertilizers. This reed was created with a focus on quality stability, improved playability, and respect for the environment, just like for all players.

100% organically grown. Using the cane itself as fertilizer and employing an innovative hot water fumigation process, no chemicals are used in any stage of production. From farm to processing, it meets and is certified under USDA organic standards. Furthermore, the adoption of a new paper lead holder reduces plastic waste by 70,000 pounds (approximately 32 tons) annually.

[What is USDA Organic Certification?] USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) certified organic cane is cultivated and processed according to U.S. federal government guidelines regarding soil quality, pest and weed control methods, and fertilizer use. Natural materials are used whenever possible, and cultivation is conducted using biologically based farming methods, both physically and mechanically. Certification is only granted if it can be proven that the cane was grown in soil free of prohibited substances for three years prior to harvest.

Hardness: 3.0 / 10 pieces

Due to manufacturer design changes, the appearance, color, and specifications may change without notice. This product is a product of a Japanese domestic distributor (parallel imports are not covered by the distributor's warranty).