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7 Intriguing Genetically Modified Fruits & Veggies

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Genetically modified food is one of great controversies of our time. Supporters point to wonderful possibilities of nutrient-packed food and solving world hunger, while critics fear unknown effects on human health. But whatever one’s opinion the matter, one thing is clear: some genetically modified fruits and vegetables are awfully intriguing! Here are 7 of the most interesting examples :

Grapples

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Originally funded by UNICEF and created for Third World aid efforts, a grapple is simply a genetic cross between a grape and an apple. The fruit keeps the size and shape of the apple, the texture of the grape, and the flavor of both while providing a potent, high-strength dose of vitamin C.

Diabetes-fighting lettuce

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Diabetes is one of the most frustrating and life-threatening illnesses out there. Living with it (at minimum) means daily, sometimes painful insulin injections - until now. University of Central Florida professor Henry Daniell has created a genetically modified strain of lettuce (pictured above) that carries the insulin gene. The lettuce cells protect the insulin on its journey through the digestive tract, and when the insulin reaches the intestines, the body’s natural insulin-producing response is triggered.

Pluots

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Plums and apricots are delicious fruits in their own right, but combined, they form the genetically modified treat known as the pluot. Described as “an intensely flavored fruit”, pluots are heavily fortified with vitamin C and have no sodium or cholesterol.

Graisins

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The graisin (or giant raisin) is a raisin which has been genetically re-programmed to grow far beyond its normal size. It was produced by Japan’s National Institute of Genetics, which is unsurprising given that nation’s love for large fruits of all kinds. And while they taste exactly the same as small raisins, graisins are sure to make dinner guests stare in awe!


Tangelo

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“Should I have a tangerine or a grapefruit?” No longer need this question be asked! Lovers of each fruit can now get the best of both worlds with this sweet hybrid, which boasts a ton of fiber, vitamin C, and a slightly tart taste!

Carrots

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Could colorful, genetically-modified carrots like those pictured here be the secret to absorbing more calcium? Two Texas researchers say yes - and they’ve created a carrot they claim allows people to absorb 40% more calcium than normal carrots to back up their claims!

Lematos

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Okay, so a lemon and a tomato aren’t the most natural of pairs, but that didn’t stop Israeli researchers from bringing us the Lemato! Unlike other genetically altered fruits and veggies (which were created primarily for health reasons), it appears that the lemato was solely an experiment to determine if it was possible to make tomatos give off the scent of lemons.



So...which one would ya'll wanna try? :mrgreen:
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Re: 7 Intriguing Genetically Modified Fruits & Veggies

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No thanks dude, I don't want to get cancer.
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lol. Fuloow waaxid. :P Besides, Everything from tha microwave to the computer screen ur sitting in front hadeer causes Cancer.
Not to mention ur very own phone causing PS Cancer.....(LMAO). Why not enjoy a juicy fruit in the process? :mrgreen:
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They're all unappealing combinations, quite frankly.
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Oh hell no!! I'd never try that stuff, it's not normal. :shock:
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Well I guess its a starting point to overcome world hunger :|


Funny how people stuff their faces in sweets and junk food, but would not go near a fruit that is completely safe and healthy but has been tweaked genetically to look slightly different.
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Oxy- wrote:Well I guess its a starting point to overcome world hunger :|


Funny how people stuff their faces in sweets and junk food, but would not go near a fruit that is completely safe and healthy but has been tweaked genetically to look slightly different.
Oxy, you've got a point there, buddy. If people knew of the things that they consumed on a daily basis. :roll: Everything nowadays is either artificially flavored or fulla Chemicals! Guess what the most consumed veggie by children under the age of 5 in the U.S is? (Still guessing? :P ) The French fry! (OK, techinically made from potatoes...But still) Now tell me, isnt that disgusting? :roll: Least a "Grapple" a day keeps the Good Doc away. :mrgreen:
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I really am horrified by the lemato. How unappealing does that look?
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[quote="Padishah"]I really am horrified by the lemato. How unappealing does that look?[/quote]



:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Padisha and I, equally horrified with you. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL


QANSA :shock: so u went and had the avatar of that lazy mouse cartoon i went and watched in the theatre??. :shock: didnt i tell u that u look just like him in real life. i bet you walk and talk and think like that mouth. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Grapple! Give me some of that. Can you imagine a grape the size of an apple :up:
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I'm against GMF, and would advise not to bother with it.
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Re: 7 Intriguing Genetically Modified Fruits & Veggies

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Wether people like it or not GMFs is the future. Big $$$ to be made.
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