If Genetically Modified Apples Don't Brown, Can You Tell If
They're Rotten? Originally published on Thu September 27, 2012
3:13 pm In the fairy-tale world, a shiny red apple can lead to a
poisonous end. But some see two genetically engineered green
apple varieties, poised to become the first to gain U.S.
Department of Agriculture approval, as similar harbingers of
doom. Okaganan Specialty Fruits Inc., the company that has
developed Granny Smith and Golden Delicious varieties that don't
go brown when you slice them, says the fears are overblown and
the apples are safe to eat. Now, we've reported extensively on
the heated debate over labeling genetically engineered food, and
there's no denying that genetically modified (GM) foods are a
polarizing issue. But would an apple that doesn't turn brown
prevent us from telling whether it's rotten? The short answer is
no. For the long answer, read on. The non-browning trait aims to
please consumers who don't like brown apples or the off taste
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