Whether or not to require labeling of food produced from crops that are genetically modified (GM) using recombinant DNA technology is a key issue in the ongoing debate over the risks and benefits of using biotechnology in agriculture. The U.S. government regulates GM food technologies, but once GM crops are approved they are considered to be ‘substantially equivalent’ to their conventional coun...

Much of the food consumed in the United States is genetically modified (GM), i.e. derived from microorganisms, plants, or animals that have been manipulated at the molecular level to provide them with traits that farmers or consumers desire. These foods often are produced using techniques in which " foreign " genes are inserted into the microorganisms, plants, or animals. Foreign genes are thos...

In this paper we want to model consumer acceptance of non conventional foods. In our context, non conventional foods are defined as foods that have been scientifically modified to posses desired characteristics or traits. Examples of non conventional foods are processed foods, genetically modified foods, functional foods and neutraceticals. We intend to model consumer acceptance of genetically ...

Introduction 1. Public Acceptance of Various Applications of Biotechnology 2. Consumer Awareness of Genetically Modified Foods 3. Consumers Have A Negative View About Genetically Modified Foods 4. Perceived Benefits/Advantages 5. Perceived Risks 6. Relationship Between A Person's Level of Education A Perceptions of Benefits/Risks of Genetic Engineering 7. Gender Gap in Attitudes Toward Genetics...

Article history: Received on: 07/04/2015 Revised on: 22/04/2015 Accepted on: 11/05/2015 Available online: 20/06/2015 Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their raw materials used in processed foods should be analyzed and labeled. The aim of our study was to evaluate the present situation of the food products and to determine appropriate DNA isolation method in processed food products. Keep...