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Cheese, eggs, and milk products are not genetically modified themselves, but they may contain ingredients and additives that were produced from genetically modified microorganisms. Hard cheeses contain an enzyme produced by GM microorganisms that would otherwise have to be collected from the stomachs of calves. Cheese. To make cheese, milk must be curdled until it is reaches a thick, fluid consistency. In the production of hard cheeses, this first step is triggered by the
Egg products. Many industrially produced cream products use dried egg powder instead of fresh eggs. In order to preserve egg powder and maintain its colour, two enzymes are added (lipase and glucose oxidase) that are often produced with the help of genetically modified microorganisms. Dried egg powder can also be found in baked goods, pasta, and noodles. Animal feed. Just like meat products, eggs, milk, and dairy products are often derived from animals that were raised with genetically modified feed. Soy makes up the basis for most animal feeds and is imported into the EU mostly from the US, Brazil, and Argentina. It is estimated that 60 to 90 percent of world soybean exports come from genetically modified plants. Raising livestock with GM feed does not affect the quality of the resulting food products. See also on GMO-Compass:
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