On 5/9/2013 10:16 AM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On Thu, 09 May 2013 08:34:27 -0500, "Pete C." >
> wrote:
>
>>
>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> Just what we need. More Frankenfoods!
>>
>> How is this a "frankenfood"? It's all potato, so it isn't really a GMO
>> it's more appropriately thought of as a hybrid that has been produced
>> under more controlled conditions. It has no genes from other species,
>> produces no built-in pesticides, etc.
>
> This is an interesting issue. I checked with Wiki and read what is
> meant by genetically modified. There are several categories. From
> what I have read, these potatoes do qualify as GMO. Is hybridization
> food tampering? Do we feel uncomfortable because these potatoes were
> achieved at the gene level with DNA? I don't know.
> Janet US
>
Unless they get approval to sell them I doubt we'll know if we feel
uncomfortable. If they do get approval, I have a feeling I'll be
uncomfortable with the price.

Jill