Tag: Usda disclosure

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.

Since mandatory disclosure began in 2022, many food products with bioengineered ingredients are required to be labeled. But with multiple disclosure options and several exemptions, how do I know if my food is bioengineered and what those labels actually mean? This guide will help you understand the signs.

Since January 1, 2022, the USDA has required a "Contains a Bioengineered Food Ingredient" label on products containing detectable modified genetic material. This is why consumers notice the bioengineered disclosure on bags of Quest chips, leading many to ask what is bioengineered in Quest chips and what it means for their diet.

According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, some soda products, including Coca-Cola, contain high-fructose corn syrup likely derived from bioengineered corn. This leads many to wonder, **does Coca-Cola use bioengineered ingredients** and what does that mean for nutrition and consumer transparency?