What food products have been or are being developed with genetic engineering?
• Milk and other dairy products from cows administered rBGH, a genetically engineered growth hormone. • Soybean, tomato, corn, and canola plants that withstand herbicide application. • Corn, tomatoes & potatoes with built in pesticides. • Potatoes, tomatoes, cantaloupe, squash, cucumber, corn, canola, soybeans & grapes manipulated to resist plant viruses. • Peppers and tomatoes engineered to resist plant fungi • Tomatoes, peas, peppers and tropical fruits manipulated to extend shelf life and improve processing quality. • Corn, sunflower, and soybeans engineered to contain altered levels of nutrients. • Canola and peanuts with altered lipid profiles. • Coffee beans with altered caffeine content. • Potatoes that absorb less oil when fried. • Corn and peas engineered for a prolonged shelf life. • Various enzymes (proteins that sped up biological processes) used to make beer, wind, fruit juice, sugar, oil, baked goods and more. • Genetically engineered rennet for making cheese. Is there an
• Milk and other dairy products from cows administered rBGH, a genetically engineered growth hormone. • Soybean, tomato, corn, and canola plants that withstand herbicide application. • Corn, tomatoes & potatoes with built in pesticides. • Potatoes, tomatoes, cantaloupe, squash, cucumber, corn, canola, soybeans & grapes manipulated to resist plant viruses. • Peppers and tomatoes engineered to resist plant fungi • Tomatoes, peas, peppers and tropical fruits manipulated to extend shelf life and improve processing quality. • Corn, sunflower, and soybeans engineered to contain altered levels of nutrients. • Canola and peanuts with altered lipid profiles. • Coffee beans with altered caffeine content. • Potatoes that absorb less oil when fried. • Corn and peas engineered for a prolonged shelf life. • Various enzymes (proteins that sped up biological processes) used to make beer, wind, fruit juice, sugar, oil, baked goods and more. • Genetically engineered rennet for making cheese. Is there an
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