Genetically Modified Food Sources: Safety Assessment and Control

Genetically-modified foods have the potential to solve many of the world's hunger and malnutrition problems. The term “genetic modified organisms (GMO)” has become a controversial topic as its benefits for both food producers and consumers are companied by potential biomedical risks and environmental side effects. Increasing concerns from the public about GMO, particularly in the form of genetic modified (GM) foods, are aimed at the short- and long-lasting health problems that may result from this advanced biotechnology. This book attempts to summarize up-to-date knowledge about the benefits and potential problems of GM food. It also introduces some recent technological developments in GM foods and their impact in the field. However, a wide variety of modifications are possible through genetic manipulation and the potential for the introduction of toxic compounds, unexpected secondary effects and changes in nutritional and toxicological characteristics may give rise to safety concerns about GM crops. 

Print ISBN: 9781682507247 | $ 155 | 2021 | Hardcover

Subject: Food Science and Nutrition

Editor: Fuqiang Li