Scientists argue about the impact of GM foods on health. The USA, Canada, and China grow modified corn, soybeans, and potatoes, while Austria, Greece, and Hungary declared themselves GMO-free.
GM products can cause an allergic reaction. For example, if you’re allergic to hazelnuts and you ate a product with hazelnut genes, it may cause an allergic reaction. This is why you should always read the information on labels attentively, has recommended brightside.me.
1. Read the label
Organic products are marked in a special way. Look for “100% organic,“ ”Organic,“ or “Made with organic ingredients” labels. They guarantee the product doesn’t contain GM components.
Pay attention to the inscriptions ”GMO-free,“ ”Non-GMO,” or “Made without genetically modified ingredients.” These products may contain GMO but no more than 0.9%.
2. Pay attention to how the product looks.
Genetically modified foods look perfect. They have the right shape , the same size, and a long shelf life because new genes let them resist negative external impact.
3. If it’s important to you to avoid GM foods, remember this list:
78% of soybeans, 33% of corn, 64% of cotton, and 24% of the rapeseed in the world are transgenic.
