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THE SOY CONNECTION
HEALTH & NUTRITION INFORMATION ABOUT SOY
Biotechnology's Possibilities for Soyfoods and Soybean Oil
Soy is a relative newcomer in the U.S. diet – the first soybeans were grown in the U.S. in the early 1800s, and the first uses were for animal feed in which the nutritional quality of the protein-, mineral- and vitamin-rich soybean could be exploited. Conventional breeding has been employed to improve the taste, texture, digestibility and nutritional quality of soybeans, and these changes have enhanced their use in human food. Read more
Soy is a relative newcomer in the U.S. diet – the first soybeans were grown in the U.S. in the early 1800s, and the first uses were for animal feed in which the nutritional quality of the protein-, mineral- and vitamin-rich soybean could be exploited. Conventional breeding has been employed to improve the taste, texture, digestibility and nutritional quality of soybeans, and these changes have enhanced their use in human food. Read more
Qualified Health Claim
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now allows qualified health claims for foods. Unlike the FDA-approved health claim for soy protein and coronary heart disease, qualified claims are those whose support is suggestive, but not definitive. Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now allows qualified health claims for foods. Unlike the FDA-approved health claim for soy protein and coronary heart disease, qualified claims are those whose support is suggestive, but not definitive. Read more
Organic Agriculture: Does It Affect Antioxidants and Nutritional Quality?
Consumer awareness of the relationship between foods and health, together with environmental concerns, has led to an increased demand for organically produced foods. In general the public perceives organic foods as being healthier and safer than... Read more
Consumer awareness of the relationship between foods and health, together with environmental concerns, has led to an increased demand for organically produced foods. In general the public perceives organic foods as being healthier and safer than... Read more
Frequently Asked Questions About Biotech and Organic Foods
Q: What is biotechnology, and is it safe?
A: By a simple definition, biotechnology includes applied life sciences such as fermentation and classic breeding techniques. However, when many people think of biotechnology, they focus on modern methods of altering the genetic composition of living cells, thus changing their function. Read more
Q: What is biotechnology, and is it safe?
A: By a simple definition, biotechnology includes applied life sciences such as fermentation and classic breeding techniques. However, when many people think of biotechnology, they focus on modern methods of altering the genetic composition of living cells, thus changing their function. Read more
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