Purple tomatoes, rich in antioxidants, have been developed at the John Innes Center in the UK. As these are genetically modified products they may not be welcomed by the natural health fraternity.
It is suggested that one purple tomato is as rich in antioxidants as a spoonful of cranberries. That may be so, but why then not stick with the cranberries, or similar fruits that have not been genetically modified?
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Seemingly, the argument postulated by those who are pro genetically modified food, is that many people do not eat the a recommended minimum of five portions of fruit and vegetables per day, to assist in maintaining good health. However, most of those who are interested in natural health do make sure that they consume at least the recommended minimums. Moreover, as far as it is possible they determine that their intake is from natural sources.
Other critics, who relate genetic modification to factory farming, are not happy about these developments. It is a controversial subject, but one about which everybody should have the right to make up our own minds. Consumers should always be given a choice, with clear labelling, specifying whether food had been genetically modified being a legal requirement.
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