Post by awake on Jan 28, 2010 14:16:30 GMT -5
I found some infomation on how to identify the genentically modified foods from the none GM. It is to do with the code that is labeled on foods.
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Just say NO to GMOs!
We love foods that come in packages that plainly state what they aren't these days. No preservatives, non-GMO, no sugar added, MSG-free, no artificial flavors or colors, etc. It is ind of sad that we live in a world where what's NOT in it is often as important as what IS. Unfortunately, when we visit the produce aisle, fancy packaging with clear labeling is lacking. Most organic produce is either in a section on its own or marked with signage as "organic". But if you are looking to avoid genetically modified produce, good luck. Neither signage or labeling is going to be there to promote these suspect fruits and veggies.
The problem with GMO's is that we have no idea what potential nightmare these Frankenstein-like plants pose-and we probably won't know for a really long time. Messing around with Mother Nature can be a recipe for disaster. For example, tobacco plants were genetically engineered to produce gamma-linolenic acid. However, the plants mainly produce the toxic product actadecatetraenic acid. Unmodified tobacco plants don't produce this toxic substance. Yeast was genetically modified to obtain increased fermentation. An unexpected side effect was an accumulation of the metabolite methyl-glyoxal in toxic and mutagenic concentrations.Not only do we not know the health risks in consuming genetically modified foods, but the impact they might have on the environment is another concern. But how do we know what produce is genetically modified? It's all in the numbers!
We hate 8, but 9 is fine!
That is the catch-phrase I use when shopping for produce. The tiny little stickers on produce that let the cashier know what to ring up on the register have a tale to tell. Most have just a four digit code; these are your regular, pesticide grown produce. If there are five digits, all you have to do is look at the first number. If it starts with a 9 it is fine. Fantastic even. A nine means it is organically grown. But it's okay to hate the number 8. Produce that have eight as the beginning number are genetically modified. Avoid these!
If it's not enough to have to read labels like a detective these days, now you have to decipher codes in the produce aisle too. But with this little catch-phrase, at least you'll be able to crack the code!
ezinearticles.com/?Identifying-GMOs-at-the-Grocery-Store&id=962546
PLU codes : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_Look-Up_code
Awake
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Just say NO to GMOs!
We love foods that come in packages that plainly state what they aren't these days. No preservatives, non-GMO, no sugar added, MSG-free, no artificial flavors or colors, etc. It is ind of sad that we live in a world where what's NOT in it is often as important as what IS. Unfortunately, when we visit the produce aisle, fancy packaging with clear labeling is lacking. Most organic produce is either in a section on its own or marked with signage as "organic". But if you are looking to avoid genetically modified produce, good luck. Neither signage or labeling is going to be there to promote these suspect fruits and veggies.
The problem with GMO's is that we have no idea what potential nightmare these Frankenstein-like plants pose-and we probably won't know for a really long time. Messing around with Mother Nature can be a recipe for disaster. For example, tobacco plants were genetically engineered to produce gamma-linolenic acid. However, the plants mainly produce the toxic product actadecatetraenic acid. Unmodified tobacco plants don't produce this toxic substance. Yeast was genetically modified to obtain increased fermentation. An unexpected side effect was an accumulation of the metabolite methyl-glyoxal in toxic and mutagenic concentrations.Not only do we not know the health risks in consuming genetically modified foods, but the impact they might have on the environment is another concern. But how do we know what produce is genetically modified? It's all in the numbers!
We hate 8, but 9 is fine!
That is the catch-phrase I use when shopping for produce. The tiny little stickers on produce that let the cashier know what to ring up on the register have a tale to tell. Most have just a four digit code; these are your regular, pesticide grown produce. If there are five digits, all you have to do is look at the first number. If it starts with a 9 it is fine. Fantastic even. A nine means it is organically grown. But it's okay to hate the number 8. Produce that have eight as the beginning number are genetically modified. Avoid these!
If it's not enough to have to read labels like a detective these days, now you have to decipher codes in the produce aisle too. But with this little catch-phrase, at least you'll be able to crack the code!
ezinearticles.com/?Identifying-GMOs-at-the-Grocery-Store&id=962546
PLU codes : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_Look-Up_code
Awake