If There Is Really a Notable Concern about Allergenicity of Genetically Modified Foods?

if there is really a notable concern about allergenicity of genetically modified foods?

in recent decades, biotechnologists have striven to improve the quantity and quality of food supply. producing genetically modified (gm) foods is one of the main goals and many countries all over the world have approved the distribution and consumption of the labeled gm foods in their own regions. however, there are still few groups having concerns about allergenicity of gm foods. this review h...

Evaluation of Allergenicity of Genetically Modified Foods

Allergies à la carte: is there a problem with genetically modified foods?

Is There a Problem with Genetically Modified Foods? What’s in a name? Ask genetically modified (GM) foods. They go by many names, ranging from the sinister (“Frankenfoods”) to the adoring (“super crops”), depending on who’s doing the naming. Although there are clear benefits to the use of this techn o l o g y — f o r example, genetic modification could reduce the amount of allergenic substances...

Should genetically modified foods be abandoned on the basis of allergenicity?

In October of 2006, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged for a second green revolution in rice, encouraging scientists “[to use] the potential of biotechnology to meet the requirements of hungry people” [1]. Biotechnology, and genetic engineering in particular, has the potential to positively impact billions of lives; as Prime Minister Singh aptly highlighted, the proliferation of genetic...

Evaluation of Allergenicity of Genetically Modified Foods Report of a Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Allergenicity of Foods Derived from Biotechnology

The opinions expressed in this report are those of the participants at the Consultation and do not imply any opinion on the part of FAO and WHO

Suggested Improvements for the Allergenicity Assessment of Genetically Modified Plants Used in Foods

Genetically modified (GM) plants are increasingly used for food production and industrial applications. As the global population has surpassed 7 billion and per capita consumption rises, food production is challenged by loss of arable land, changing weather patterns, and evolving plant pests and disease. Previous gains in quantity and quality relied on natural or artificial breeding, random mut...