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  1. To make it easier for consumers to know if the foods they eat contain GMO ingredients, the U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains a list of bioengineered foods available throughout the...

    • Corn. About 92% of corn in the US is genetically modified. GMO corn produces proteins that are toxic to certain pests, but not considered harmful to humans and livestock.
    • Soybeans. Soybeans are typically genetically modified to become herbicide-tolerant, drought-tolerant, or insect-resistant. About 94% of soybeans are GMOs, but most of the crop is used in animal feed, says Muszalski.
    • Summer squash. Genetically modified summer squash is resistant to a particular virus called zucchini yellow mosaic, which can cause severe deformations, blisters, and stunt growth of the crop.
    • Canola. About 95% of canola that's planted is genetically modified. This crop, which is used to make canola oil by crushing the seeds, is typically modified to resist herbicides and limit the weeds where it is grown, says Muszalski.
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  3. Do GMOs affect your health? GMO foods are as healthful and safe to eat as their non-GMO counterparts. Some GMO plants have actually been modified to improve their nutritional value. An...

  4. GMO Foods List. Currently, there are ten genetically modified crops that have been approved by the US and are available on the market. However, biotechnology is used in so many areas of our daily lives – not just in the food we eat.

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  5. CEREALS & BREAKFAST BARS. Cereals and breakfast bars are very likely to include genetically engi-neered ingredients because they are often made with corn, soy, and sugar. Look for unsweetened, whole grain cereals (without corn or soy), and cereals sweetened with 100% cane sugar or honey.

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  6. Oct 2, 2023 · What Is a GMO? A GMO is a food or crop with genetic material that has been altered using biotechnology instead of selective breeding. Although GMO may feel like a new term, manipulating the...

  7. Apr 30, 2015 · More than 90% of all soybean cotton and corn acreage in the U.S. is used to grow genetically engineered crops. Other popular and approved food crops include sugar beets, alfalfa, canola,...

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