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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.
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.
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 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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How many tablespoons of apple sauce in one third of a cup?
A cup of applesauce is about 245 gm. So 1/3 of a cup is about 82 gm.
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.
What is the serving size of an apple?
WITH PEEL95 calories in 1 medium apple (3" diameter)77-81 calories in 1 medium apple (2¾" diameter).
