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Last Updated: Apr 20, 2011 - 9:38:09 AM |
In
the U.S., food products that contain genetically modified organisms
(GMOs) do not have to be labeled as such. This is a big problem,
considering more than 90% of surveyed consumers say they would avoid
products with these ingredients and since most packaged foods on
grocery store shelves already contain hidden GMOs. Although Obama
stated publicly in his campaign that he supports mandatory labeling for
genetically engineered foods, OCA believes we will have to keep the
pressure on if he is to fulfill this promise. In the meantime, here are
some quick tips to help you avoid GMO ingredients and "Frankenfoods."
1) Look for products that voluntarily label themselves as GMO or GE-free.
2) Buy Organic: Products certified as "Organic" are not allowed to
contain genetically modified ingredients.
3) Avoid non-organic products that contain the most common genetically
engineered ingredients: corn (corn syrup, corn meal, corn oil, etc.),
fructose, dextrose, glucose, modified food starch, ingredients
including the word "soy" (soy flour, soy lecithin, etc.), vegetable
oil, vegetable protein, canola oil (also called rapeseed oil),
cottonseed oil, and sugar from sugar beets.
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