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- Common GMO foods include corn, soybeans, potatoes, and papaya.
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Jul 2, 2021 · Scientists say GMOs are safe, but some wish to avoid them until long-term studies are published. Common GMO foods include corn, soybeans, potatoes, and papaya.
A few fresh fruit and vegetables are available in GMO varieties, including potatoes, summer squash, apples, papayas, and pink pineapples. Although GMOs are in a lot of the foods...
- Soy. Up to 90% of soybeans in the market have been genetically modified to be naturally resistant to an herbicide called, Round Up. This increased resistance to the herbicide allows farmers to use more Round Up to kill weeds.
- Corn. Up to 93% of the corn produced in the U.S. is genetically engineered. Half of the US farms growing corn to sell to the conglomerate, Monsanto, are growing GMO corn.
- Canola oil. Canola oil is derived from rapeseed oil. It is considered one of the most chemically altered oils sold in the US. Canola oil was one of the first crops to be approved for genetic modification, back in 1995.
- Cotton. Even cotton has been genetically modified to increase yield and resistance to disease. Most concern relates to the cotton oil. Cotton originating from India, and China, in particular, is considered higher risk for personal health.
Mar 18, 2020 · GMO foods have been genetically engineered to alter the DNA of the food source for some specific purpose -- a good example is the famed Flavr Savr tomato, which was genetically engineered...
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Jan 9, 2024 · GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, can help farmers increase yields, but may also have potential negative effects. Learn the pros and cons and how to identify GMO foods.
Oct 2, 2023 · GMOs get a bad rap, but they’re generally thought to be safe and healthy to consume, researchers say. Here are some examples of GMOs, along with their pros and cons, and whether to avoid them.
Nov 30, 2022 · Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are bioengineered foods that contain genetically modified organisms (or GMOs). Learn why scientists are changing food, and hear about the safety...