Cherry tomatoes are not genetically modified tomatoes. Instead, they are the most primitive tomato variety, and it can even be said to be a variety that has not been fully domesticated.
In terms of nutrition, cherry tomatoes are also slightly better than large tomatoes. For example, the vitamin C in them is much higher. In fact, genetically modified foods have undergone strict animal testing before being put on the market, so even if we encounter genetically modified foods on the market, we don’t have to worry about it affecting our health.
Cherry tomatoes are brightly colored, with red, yellow, green and other colors, and the weight of a single fruit is generally 10 to 30 grams. The fruit is mainly spherical in shape, has a sweet taste, is seedless, has a good taste, has high nutritional value and a unique flavor. Regular consumption of cherry tomatoes can promote the growth and development of children, enhance the body's resistance, and delay aging. Cherry tomatoes can also be used as a beauty fruit, which can reduce wrinkles.
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Genetically modified products approved in my country
The genetically modified agricultural products currently approved in my country can be divided into two categories. One category is grown and produced in my country. GM insect-resistant cotton and GM virus-resistant papaya. The other category is genetically modified soybeans, genetically modified corn, genetically modified rapeseed, genetically modified sugar beets and genetically modified cotton imported from abroad, as well as derivatives of these five crops. Imported agricultural genetically modified crops can only be used as raw materials for processing and are not allowed to be planted.
In addition to papaya, soybean oil, and rapeseed oil, common genetically modified foods on the market also include blended oils made from soybean oil and rapeseed oil. The processed products of these agricultural products are in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. All products can be legally sold and circulated after being marked accordingly.
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