EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN FOOD SCIENCE
GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Yes, they would have a genetically engineered label.
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No, they look the same as all the other fruits.
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No, they are not labeled.
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Yes, they look different.
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Detailed explanation-1: -They are labelled like any other food because our safety assessments have found them to be as safe and nutritious as non-GM foods. It is not mandatory to identify the method of production, including genetic modification, used to develop a food product.
Detailed explanation-2: -Look for “Non-GMO Project Verified” label on product packaging. Down to Earth strongly promotes the organic industry, whose products are produced without GMOs. Until recently, selecting foods labeled Organic has been the only way customers could avoid non-GMO foods.
Detailed explanation-3: -A year ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture began mandating labeling for foods that are genetically modified or contain GMO ingredients. The national standard was endorsed by some farm industry groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Many GMO crops are used to make ingredients that Americans eat such as cornstarch, corn syrup, corn oil, soybean oil, canola oil, or granulated sugar. A few fresh fruit and vegetables are available in GMO varieties, including potatoes, summer squash, apples, papayas, and pink pineapples.