Tag: GMO
How can a product containing GM oil and GM corn be labelled ‚Äòall natural’?
In a class action headed up by a consumer in the USA this week, this question has been asked of a major food manufacturer. Many food producers have taken advantage of our desire to be healthier and started to label their food as ‘all natural’ or free of this or that.
Continue reading How can a product containing GM oil and GM corn be labelled ‚Äòall natural’?Food processing techniques can add unlisted chemicals to food
Food manufactures may use food processing techniques which add chemicals to foods that are not listed on the label. A recent innovation in food packaging is ‘modified atmosphere packaging’ or MAP.
Continue reading Food processing techniques can add unlisted chemicals to foodSoy milks not all soy good
Soy milk has been heavily promoted to us as a health food, and a suitable alternative to cow’s milk, especially for those who are lactose intolerant. There are now many brands available on the market and some are better than others.
Continue reading Soy milks not all soy goodGenetically modified ingredients may trigger asthma
Health concerns about the use of genetically modified ingredients in the foods we eat are on the rise. For many people, the lack of hard data to say GM is ‘safe’ is enough to be cautious ‚Äì history has already provided many case studies of ingredients considered safe, that in the longer term were deemed […]
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