frankenfoods
Genetically modified produce
Frankenfoods are genetically modified organisms, especially crops engineered for pest resistance, higher yields, or longer shelf life.
The term—from Frankenstein—carries a note of alarm, suggesting scientists playing god with the food supply: Protesters demanded labeling of frankenfoods.
Those who use it rarely mean it neutrally.
Contrary to normal order
- artificialMade, not natural
- man-madeCreated by humans
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- mutantGenetically altered organism
playing God · tampering · monster · horror · hybrid · chimera · aberration · abomination
Lab-altered life form
- genetic engineeringDeliberate DNA modification
- transgenicHaving inserted foreign genes
- CRISPRGene-editing molecular machinery
- bioengineeringEngineering applied to biology
gene splicing · recombinant DNA · cloning · synthetic biology · pest-resistant · golden rice · gene editing · cross-species
Assigning identifying markers
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- health risksPotential causes of illness
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- activismDirect effort for reform
anti-GMO · organic movement · Monsanto · lobbying · right to know · precautionary principle · environmental impact · monoculture
unnatural
Contrary to normal order
- artificialMade, not natural
- man-madeCreated by humans
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
mutant · playing God · tampering · monster · horror · hybrid · chimera · aberration · abomination · freakish
GMO
Lab-altered life form
- genetic engineeringDeliberate DNA modification
- transgenicHaving inserted foreign genes
- CRISPRGene-editing molecular machinery
bioengineering · gene splicing · recombinant DNA · cloning · synthetic biology · pest-resistant · golden rice · gene editing · cross-species · pharming
labeling
Assigning identifying markers
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- health risksPotential causes of illness
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
activism · anti-GMO · organic movement · Monsanto · lobbying · right to know · precautionary principle · environmental impact · monoculture · biodiversity loss
frankenfoodsnatural foods
Unrefined, additive-free provisions
heirloom varieties · heritage varieties · organic food · natural food · whole foods
frankenfoodsnatural foods
Unrefined, additive-free provisions
whole foods · organic foods · heritage crops · ancestral foods · traditional foods
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