The #Science of #Genetically Modified #Food [#geekgirl]

[Now I’m really resisting getting back on my high-horsey here and splathering you all with a rant about the evils of Genetically Modified/Engineered Organisms, Monsanto, and animal cloning (just thought I’d throw that last one in there for topically associated reasons).]

In all seriousness, the above video does give an interesting (if somewhat softened) view of this scarily untested and dangerous corporate-monopolised area that messes with all Darwin held dear what GMOs are and how they work. Oh and fellow Aussies take note: our laws are no more robust than the States when it comes to the consumption and labelling of GMO-laced foodstuffs, as the True Food Network says here:

The labelling of GE food in Australia is extremely limited and excludes some of the most basic and universally used ingredients. This is despite recent polls indicating that 90% of all Australians want comprehensive labelling for these foods.

GE ingredients appear as hidden ingredients in processed foods, as well as in the meat, eggs and milk produced from animals fed on GE grains. Under Australian labelling laws, only foods where GE proteins can be detected need to be labelled.

Many foods are exempt from labelling requirements.

• Products derived from animals fed GE feed (such as meat, milk, eggs and honey).
• Highly refined GE ingredients (such as cooking oils, sugars, starches) — most processed foods fall into this category and contain some kind of oil or starch.
• Food prepared at bakeries, restaurants and takeaways.
• Foods that are “unintentionally” contaminated with up to 1% GE contamination per ingredient.

IMO the best way to ensure you’re eating non-GMO is to [organically] grow your own [permaculture = win].