Do rDNA biotechnology-derived foods have the same nutrition as conventional foods?
A. The rDNA biotechnology-derived foods currently on the market fall within the normal range for all major nutrients as compared to their conventional counterparts. If they didn’t , the label would disclose the difference. In the not-so-distant future, consumers can expect to see rDNA biotechnology-derived foods that have improved nutritional characteristics such as higher levels of important vitamins. These food will be appropriately labeled to allow consumers to select these beneficial products. Heat Inactivation of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 in Apple Juice Exposed to Chlorine* *James P. Folsom and Joseph F. Frank Center for Food Safety and Quality Enhancement Department of Food Science and Technology University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602-2106, USA ABSTRACT Exposure of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 to chlorine before heat treatment results in increased production of heat shock proteins. Current heating regimens for pasteurizing apple cider do not account for chlorine exposure in the
