Why GM Food? (Part II)

Hi Everyone, Here comes the Part II of "Why GM Food?"

Before i start, here is a picture of 2 corns. Can you make a guess on which is the GM one?

Yup, it is quite obvious actually. It's the one a the bottom!

Wow, did you see the difference between both corn? one that is genetically modified while one is not. alright, i am not making any conclusion here yet that GM food are definetly better than the non-GM ones.

This is just an example of what genectic engineering can do to our food. Technologies are just so amazing now a days. For consumers like us, GM food not only provide variety, availability and increase nutrition value. (In part I). It also improve taste and quality of crops like the GM corn above which make meals more appealing

 

Look at the even kernels on the cob of the corn :D

In fact studies shows that

"Currently, up to 85 percent of U.S. corn is genetically engineered as are 91 percent of soybeans and 88 percent of cotton (cottonseed oil is often used in food products). It has been estimated that upwards of 70 percent of processed foods on supermarket shelves–from soda to soup, crackers to condiments–contain genetically engineered ingredients."
- Centres for Food Safety


So most likely the corns that we usually have are GM corns as we hardly find any corn with non-uniform kernels now a days..
Alright, other than Consumer Benefits of GM food. Here are some of the other reasons why GM food?

For the Environment

• "Friendly" bioherbicides and bioinsecticides
• Conservation of soil, water, and energy
• Bioprocessing for forestry products
• Better natural waste management

 For the Animals

• Increased resistance, productivity of animals when they eat GM food
• Better yields of meat, eggs, and milk
• Improved animal health 

For Society

• Increases food security for growing populations  

-Shirley-