Tag: Gmo

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, over 90% of corn and soy grown in the U.S. is genetically modified. This ubiquity leads many to question: is non-GMO better for you? The debate is complex, balancing scientific consensus on safety with consumer concerns about health and farming practices.

Since January 1, 2022, food manufacturers have been required by a USDA standard to disclose bioengineered ingredients. For Hellmann's mayonnaise, this label means that some ingredients, such as soybean oil or sugar, come from genetically modified crops. The new label standard aims to increase transparency for consumers.

According to the World Health Organization, extensive research has shown that existing genetically engineered foods are as safe as conventional foods. This technology offers key benefits for consumer health, moving beyond simply improving crop yield to directly impact nutritional quality and safety.

Originally developed from rapeseed in Canada to remove a toxic compound called erucic acid, canola oil has been a staple in kitchens and processed foods for decades. Despite its widespread use and low saturated fat content, canola oil has become a highly controversial topic among health experts and consumers.

Refined white sugar from beets and cane is chemically identical, leading to the common misconception that there is no meaningful distinction between them. So, what's better for you, beet sugar or cane sugar? The answer lies not in their final nutritional value, but in the nuanced differences of their processing, ethical implications, and culinary behavior that can influence your choice.

Virtually every domesticated crop and animal has undergone some form of genetic modification through human intervention over thousands of years. This makes answering the question, 'is anything actually non-GMO?' far more complex than it first appears, revealing a history of human-guided evolution woven into our food supply.

According to Reily Foods, the company behind Blue Plate, their regular mayonnaise is non-bioengineered while their light mayonnaise products contain bioengineered ingredients. The primary ingredient from a bioengineered source in their products is soybean oil, which is derived from genetically modified soy.

Over 90% of canola crops grown in the United States and Canada are genetically engineered for herbicide resistance, but that doesn't mean all canola oil is a GMO. The answer is nuanced, depending on the specific product and its processing method. What you see on a standard grocery store shelf is most likely derived from genetically modified seeds, while organic or Non-GMO Project Verified options are available for consumers who prefer to avoid GMOs.

Despite common misconceptions, MSG and GMO are not the same thing. MSG is a flavor enhancer, while GMOs are organisms with modified DNA, representing two fundamentally different concepts in the food world.

According to manufacturers and chemical synthesis standards, sodium benzoate is not a GMO. This common food preservative is produced through a chemical reaction in a lab, not by modifying the genetic material of an organism.