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In reply to the discussion: Genetically Modified Potato Is Approved by U.S.D.A. [View all]bucolic_frolic
(42,478 posts)32. Speaking of advertising as news
I remember the dawn of OAT BRAN
One day you saw on the noon news that OAT BRAN would eliminate fat
and cancer in the colon by harmlessly carrying the fat away
THE VERY NEXT WEEK you went to the store and OAT BRAN was everywhere
and OAT BRAN DOUGNHUTS quickly followed, at about $1.79 each
They were the heaviest donuts ever, like they were dipped in lard
In the case of the GMO POTATO:
For organic enthusiasts it's always been the pesticides that cause the worry
If I recall correctly that would be arsenics used to prevent nematodes
now if they could prevent the use of pesticides
THAT would be heathful
preventing cancer by eliminating acrylamides while keeping
arsenic in the mix
not a big enough breakthrough for me
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There is a system of regulation. Pretending otherwise is just too much, indeed.
HuckleB
Nov 2014
#36
"The new potato also resists bruising" - FrankenPotatoes with unproven health claims.
bananas
Nov 2014
#25
Indeed. Still, yeah, there is nothing like picking a tomato and chomping on it.
HuckleB
Nov 2014
#11
Simplot, you're living in your own Private Idaho, not underground like a wild potato.
kwassa
Nov 2014
#12
Trust science. Don't trust the people who profit from its specific applications.
True Blue Door
Nov 2014
#38
Actually I didn't respond because the data in the link you provided doesn't support your claims.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Nov 2014
#77