Do rDNA biotechnology-derived foods violate religious dietary laws?
A. Religious leaders are carefully monitoring and evaluating the developments in rDNA biotechnology. All of the rDNA biotechnology-derived foods on the market to date are considered kosher. In fact, certain applications of rDNA biotechnology have already expanded the used of range of products that would otherwise face religious restrictions. Using rDNA biotechnology-derived chymosin instead of rennet from calves’ stomachs has expanded the range of cheese considered vegetarian, kosher and halal. Q. D rDNA biotechnology-derived foods taste the same as conventional foods? A. Yes. The rDNA biotechnology-derived foods on the market are indistinguishable from conventional foods for taste, color and other sensory characteristics. Q. 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 ,
