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Is organic food the opposite of GM food?
Organic and GM food is not exactly opposite, but foods that are grown and sold as "100% organic" cannot intentionally contain GMOs. It is possible, though, that cross pollination of GMOs with organic crops of the same kind could happen unintentionally.
What does organic food include?
organic food is worse than gm foods because it costs more and it comes in different shapes and sizes. organic food is worse than gm foods because it costs more and it comes in different shapes and sizes.
Is the reviver of organic food a death sentence for GM food?
No, for many consumers, organic food is considered a "boutique" luxury--having higher price but no detectable difference in quality. In fact, some organic produce tends to be inferior, in terms of appearance, than non-organic. GM food products have higher yields and thus lower prices, which is the primary criterion for mid- to lower-income consumers.
How is organic food grown?
Organic food, such as fruits, are grown without pesticides, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors, chemical fertilizers, and they cannot be GM(Genetically modified). Organic meat is raised without antibiotics, growth hormones, and must be fed an organic diet.
Why is organic food healthy?
Organic foods must be produced without:pesticidesantibiotics and growth hormones(meats)GM(Genetically modified) or cloningartificial preservativesany artificial additives(such as stabilizers, conditioners, MSG, margarine)Organic meats are raised without the use of antibiotics, growth hormones, and have to be given an organic diet. Organic fruits, vegetables, and plants are grown without pesticides, chemical fertilizers, growth enhancers, and cannot be genetically modified. This is much healthier for you and is also better for the environment.
Is organic soy GMO free?
It should be; however, there is no guarantee that GM soy has not cross-pollinated with the organic soy, causing there to be GMO genes in the organic soy.
What is the purpose of modified food?
To combat pest and disease and yield a larger harvest. Most bugs are becoming resistant to GM crops. And the GM crops con not reproduce on their own, so these companys that make GM foods have a hold on the organic seed market making it harder for natural farmers to grow their own crops and the pollen gets blown onto organic fields preventing them from producing seeds. Messed up ain't it.
What is the difference between GM and organic foods?
The difference between organic and genetically modified food is like the difference between night and day. GMO food is of unknown effect when consumed by the body, and it is presumed to be dangerous. Organic food is as natural as food gets, with no pesticides or any genetically modified organisms. Organic food tends to taste a lot better than GM food.
How did gm food start?
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Does cheerios contain GMOs?
Why wouldn't Cheerios contain GM corn? Currently, U.S. food makers are not required to label their products as GM, non-GM, Organic, etc. Generally, beyond the mandatory USDA nutrition/ ingredients label, any other label that is placed on the package is done voluntarily. I have heard many claim that Cheerios contains GM ingredients, I have yet to hear someone claim otherwise.
How is organic food produced?
Making organic meat involves feeding the animals natural products, and other things that dont have chemicals in them. Animals that produce the Non-organic meat are often fed things like grain or feed enhanced with chemicals that can make them sick or unhealthy.
What are some comparisons of organic and gm foods?
Some comparisons of organic and GMO foods are:GMO foods are from plants that have been genetically modified in a lab. Organic foods are grown from non-GMO seeds that are often heirloom (old varieties).Many GMO foods have been genetically engineered to be resistant to synthetic pesticides or to produce a substance that kills insects in the plant itself. Organic foods are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides.GMO foods are not labeled. Organic foods are usually labeled.The use of synthetic pesticides on conventional and GM crops can cause environmental, including soil, issues. Organically grown food does not harm the environment and often improves the soil.Many argue that organically grown foods are healthier, not only because synthetic pesticides are not used, but because the soil the plants are grown in often contains more nutrients and micronutrients than fertilizers on GM crops replenish in the soil.The safety of human consumption of GM foods is controversial. The safety of organically grown food is not, though since the introduction of GM crops, some have tried to make that an issue.Crops have been grown organically since the beginning of time. Genetically modified food is relatively new, originating in the 1990s.
