Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye (conjunctiva). The disease may be infectious or allergic in nature, or develop under the influence of various physical and chemical factors on the conjunctiva.
Conjunctivitis - causes and development factors
The causative agents of infectious conjunctivitis are viruses, bacteria, chlamydia, and fungi. Among the viral pathogens, the most common are adenovirus infection, herpes virus, and measles virus. Among the bacterial ones are staphylococci, pneumococci, E. coli, streptococci, diphtheria bacilli, gonococci, Koch bacilli, etc.
Allergic conjunctivitis can be provoked by various allergens (infectious agents, medications, household chemicals, cosmetics, etc.)
The development of the disease may be associated with exposure to physical or chemical factors on the ocular mucosa; with chronic diseases (sinusitis, gastrointestinal diseases, the presence of worms).
Types of disease: classification of conjunctivitis
- Acute bacterial conjunctivitis (photophobia, lacrimation, reddened, swollen conjunctiva with pinpoint hemorrhages)
- Adenoviral conjunctivitis (acute onset, lacrimation, redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, mucous discharge from the eyes, rashes of small follicles on the lower transitional fold of the conjunctiva)
- Epidemic hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (bleeding on the eyelids and eyeball)
- Fungal conjunctivitis
- Allergic conjunctivitis. The manifestation depends on the nature of the allergen.
Conjunctivitis can be acute or chronic. The acute form begins suddenly, with cutting and pain in one eye. Then these symptoms are observed in the second eye. Severe redness of the eyes may be accompanied by pinpoint hemorrhage. A mucous, mucopurulent or purulent discharge appears. Local symptoms may be supplemented by general malaise, headache, and fever. Duration from 5-6 days to 2-3 weeks.
Chronic conjunctivitis develops gradually and is characterized by a persistent and long-lasting course. Complaints of discomfort, feeling of a foreign body in the eye. The eyelids are a little red.
Symptoms of conjunctivitis: how the disease manifests itself
Symptoms of conjunctivitis vary depending on the form and cause of the disease. For all types of conjunctivitis, common symptoms are redness of the eyes, swelling of the conjunctiva, eyelids, lacrimation, and eye irritation. With infectious conjunctivitis, one eye is affected first, and if hygiene rules are not followed, the other is affected.
- Bacterial conjunctivitis. One of the first symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis is a fairly cloudy and viscous discharge from the eye. In this case, the patient's eyelids may stick together, especially after sleep. However, it is worth understanding that such symptoms are not characteristic of all bacteria, therefore, in the absence of such symptoms, there is no need to exclude the bacterial nature of the disease. The second symptom of bacterial conjunctivitis is dryness of the conjunctiva and skin around the affected eye. With a bacterial conjunctiva, only one eye may be affected, and then the infection can spread to the other. Pain and a feeling of a foreign body in the eye is another characteristic symptom of bacterial conjunctivitis. In addition, with bacterial conjunctivitis, small hemorrhages in the eyeball area are possible.
- Viral conjunctivitis . Often, viral conjunctivitis accompanies various colds, so it may be preceded by symptoms such as high body temperature, sore throat, rhinitis and others. As a rule, viral conjunctivitis begins in one eye, but very soon the infection spreads to the other. Unlike bacterial conjunctivitis, the discharge from viral conjunctivitis is non-viscous and not cloudy. The patient is bothered by severe lacrimation and itching.
Adenoviral conjunctivitis most often occurs in spring or autumn, mainly among children. The main symptoms of adenoviral conjunctivitis are headache, runny nose, weakness, cough, sore throat, chills and fever. After the mentioned symptoms, inflammation of the conjunctiva occurs. The catarrhal form of adenoviral conjunctivitis manifests itself, as a rule, insignificantly, with a small discharge from the eye and slight redness. Usually the disease lasts 1 week. In the membranous form of adenoviral conjunctivitis, the mucous membrane of the eye is covered with thin films, and in the follicular form - with small bubbles.
Herpetic conjunctivitis has a longer course of the disease. In addition to the traditional redness of the eyelids and watery eyes, herpetic conjunctivitis is also accompanied by the appearance of herpetic blisters. As in the case of adenoviral conjunctivitis, herpetic conjunctivitis can also occur in catarrhal and follicular forms (but not membranous).
- Allergic conjunctivitis . As a rule, the allergic form of conjunctivitis is characterized by typical manifestations of this disease. The patient experiences severe swelling and redness of the eyelids, severe itching, burning of the eyes, as well as pain when the eyes are exposed to bright lighting. With allergic conjunctivitis, mucous or even purulent discharge from the eyes may appear.
- Chlamydial conjunctivitis . In the vast majority of cases, conjunctivitis caused by chlamydia is characterized by an asymptomatic course. Eye redness, photophobia and slight tearing may occur. Starting from 3-5 days after the onset of the disease, patients develop disease of the lymph nodes in the area of the ears.
- Conjunctivitis caused by the action of irritating and toxic substances. In this case, the main symptom of conjunctivitis is pain and sometimes photophobia. Other symptoms of the disease are usually absent.
Patient actions for conjunctivitis
If you notice symptoms of conjunctivitis in yourself or your child, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. Treatment depends on the form of conjunctivitis.
Diagnosis of conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is diagnosed based on characteristic clinical manifestations. To identify the cause, it is determined whether the patient had contact with the allergen, and the characteristics of the course of the disease are clarified.
The pathogen can be accurately determined using bacterioscopic and bacteriological examination of smears and discharge from the conjunctiva with an assessment of the sensitivity of the pathogen to antibiotics; cytological examination of scrapings from the conjunctiva.
To effectively treat conjunctivitis, you first need to determine the causes of the disease. Depending on the type and form of conjunctivitis, the patient is prescribed specific treatment:
- Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis caused by bacteria is treated with topical antibiotics. Such antibiotics are most often used in the form of drops or ointments. Of these drugs, it is preferable to use erythromycin or tetracycline ointments, drops with gentamicin (or gentamicin ointment), drugs from the fluoroquinolone group (ofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, lomefloxacin). This or that drug is selected by an ophthalmologist based on laboratory test data. Before using a topical antibiotic, purulent discharge must be removed. For these purposes, you can use chamomile infusion or strong tea.
- Treatment of viral conjunctivitis. In this case, the treatment regimen depends on the causes of viral conjunctivitis. So, for adenoviral conjunctivitis, eye drops with 0.05% deoxyribonuclease solution or solutions with 20-30% sodium sulfacyl are used. For conjunctivitis caused by the herpes virus, antiherpes drugs are used. Treatment of viral conjunctivitis should also be aimed at eliminating concomitant acute respiratory infections. For symptomatic treatment, warm compresses and artificial tears can be used, which will alleviate the patient's condition.
- Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. For conjunctivitis of an allergic nature, antihistamines are used. Unfortunately, these medications sometimes cause side effects such as drowsiness, headaches, or insomnia, so they should only be taken with your doctor's approval. With allergic conjunctivitis, it is extremely important to identify the causative allergen and avoid contact with it in every possible way. If the allergy is very severe, the patient may be prescribed steroid eye drops.
Complications of conjunctivitis
Advanced infectious conjunctivitis caused by chlamydia can lead to deformation of the eyelids and pathology of eyelash growth.
A disease caused by another type of bacteria can be complicated by meningitis, sepsis, or otitis. In newborn babies, eye diseases may progress after conjunctivitis.
After an adenovirus infection, corneal opacities and tear film disturbances are rarely possible. The most common complication of allergic conjunctivitis is the chronic form. After repeated herpesvirus conjunctivitis, scars remain.
Infectious conjunctivitis can cause keratitis (inflammation of the cornea).
Prevention of conjunctivitis
The basis for the prevention of viral and bacterial conjunctivitis is compliance with the rules of hygiene. It is necessary to wash your hands with soap more often, do not touch your face and eyes with your hands, and do not use someone else’s towel. It is better to use disposable napkins instead of handkerchiefs.
The main method of preventing allergic conjunctivitis is to detect the allergen and try to avoid contact with it.
Conjunctivitis (colloquially Conjunctivitis) is a polyetiological inflammatory lesion of the conjunctiva - the mucous membrane covering the inner surface of the eyelids and sclera. The cause may be bacteria (chlamydia is especially dangerous) or the same viruses that cause colds, sore throats, or. Every year, millions of people around the world suffer from conjunctivitis. These diseases are caused by many pathologies and pathological conditions. The treatment regimen for each individual case may be different, mainly depending on the factors that provoked the development of the disease.
In most cases, the disease is considered contagious. It is necessary to observe the rules of personal hygiene to avoid infecting others. In the article we will look in more detail at what kind of eye disease this is, the main causes, types and symptoms of conjunctivitis, as well as effective treatment methods in adults.
What is eye conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye (conjunctiva) caused by allergies, bacteria, viruses, fungi and other pathogenic factors. Manifestations of this disease can lead to redness and swelling of the eyelids, the appearance of mucus or pus, lacrimation, burning and itching, etc. Conjunctivitis is the most common eye disease - they make up about 30% of all eye pathologies.
What is the conjunctiva? This is the mucous membrane of the eye, covering the back surface of the eyelids and the front surface of the eyeball up to the cornea. It performs quite important functions that ensure the normal functioning of the organ of vision.
- It is usually transparent, smooth and even shiny.
- Its color depends on the underlying tissues.
- She takes care of everyday tear production. The tears it produces are enough to moisturize and protect the eye. And only when we cry, the main large lacrimal gland comes into action.
Conjunctivitis, in addition to redness of the eyes that spoils the appearance and constant involuntary lacrimation, causes a number of extremely unpleasant symptoms with which it is impossible to continue living as usual.
Classification
There are several classifications of this disease, which are based on different symptoms.
According to the nature of the disease:
Acute conjunctivitis of the eyes
Acute conjunctivitis is characterized by the rapid development of the disease, with severe symptoms. Most often, this variant of the development of the disease is observed in the case of infection by an infectious pathogen. Patients do not notice any warning signs, since the main symptoms increase almost immediately.
Chronic conjunctivitis
This type of inflammatory process in the conjunctiva of the eye lasts a long time, and the person presents numerous subjective complaints, the severity of which does not correlate with the degree of objective changes in the mucous membrane.
Due to inflammation, the following types of conjunctivitis are distinguished:
- Bacterial - the provoking factor is pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria (streptococci, staphylococci, pneumococci, gonococci, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa);
- Viral – provoked by herpes viruses, adenoviruses, etc.;
- Fungal – occurs as a manifestation of systemic infections (aspergillosis, candidomycosis, actinomycosis, spirotrichillosis), or is provoked by pathogenic fungi;
- Chlamydial conjunctivitis - occurs due to chlamydia entering the mucous membrane;
- Allergic – occurs after the introduction of an allergen or irritant into the mucous membrane of the eyes (dust, wool, lint, varnish, paint, acetone, etc.);
- Dystrophic conjunctivitis - develops as a result of the damaging effects of occupational hazards (chemical reagents, paint, varnish, gasoline vapors and other substances, gases).
Depending on the nature of inflammation and morphological changes in the mucous membrane of the eye, conjunctivitis is divided into the following types:
- Purulent conjunctivitis, which occurs with the formation of pus;
- Catarrhal conjunctivitis, occurring without the formation of pus, but with copious mucous discharge;
- Papillary develops against the background of an allergic reaction to eye medications and is the formation of small grains and compactions on the mucous membrane of the eye in the upper eyelid;
- Follicular develops according to the first type of allergic reaction and represents the formation of follicles on the mucous membrane of the eye;
- Hemorrhagic conjunctivitis is characterized by numerous hemorrhages in the mucous membrane of the eye;
- Membranous develops in children against the background of acute viral respiratory diseases.
Regardless of what caused the onset of the disease, it is important to quickly and competently begin treatment. It can be either medicinal or folk. The choice is made based on the degree of ocular inflammation and the patient’s condition.
Causes
At the moment, there are many reasons for inflammation of the eye mucosa, and determining the factors that led to inflammation is a rather difficult task. But the success of treating this disease depends precisely on the correct determination of the causes of inflammation.
Incubation period Conjunctivitis, depending on the type, ranges from several hours (epidemic form) to 4-8 days (viral form).
So, the most common cause of conjunctivitis is the following:
- Staying in a room where various aerosols and other substances of chemical origin are used
- Prolonged stay in an area of high pollution
- Impaired metabolism in the body
- Diseases such as meibomitis, blepharitis
- Avitaminosis
- Impaired refraction - myopia, farsightedness,
- Inflammation in the sinuses
- Too bright sun, wind, too dry air
If conjunctivitis has developed due to occupational reasons, then it is very important to follow preventive measures to eliminate the harmful effects of irritating factors.
Symptoms of conjunctivitis: what it looks like in the photo
The disease most often affects both eyes at once. However, sometimes the inflammatory response is expressed differently in each eye. Conjunctivitis (conjunctivitis) has a number of the following common signs and symptoms:
- The condition of swelling and redness of the eyelids and folds;
- The appearance of secretion in the form of mucus or pus;
- The appearance of sensations of itching, burning, lacrimation;
- A feeling of “sand” or the presence of a foreign body in the eye;
- Feeling of fear of light, blepharospasm;
- Feeling of difficulty opening the eyelids in the morning due to their gluing with secreted secretions, which can be the main sign of conjunctivitis;
- Decreased visual acuity in the case of adenoviral keratitis, etc.
Symptoms of the disease may vary depending on what caused the inflammation.
Among the accompanying signs of conjunctivitis, on the basis of which the doctor identifies the general clinical picture of the disease, its type and cause, there are:
- cough;
- increased and high body temperature;
- headache;
- muscle pain;
- increased fatigue;
- general weakness.
An increase in body temperature, cough, etc., as a rule, indicates an infectious cause for the development of eye disease. Therefore, treatment will be aimed at eliminating the original source of the disease and strengthening the immune system.
In the photo below, you can see the characteristic redness of the eyes with conjunctivitis:
| Symptoms | |
| Acute conjunctivitis | The main symptoms of acute conjunctivitis:
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| Chronic conjunctivitis | It develops gradually and is characterized by a persistent and long-lasting course. Characteristic features:
When exposed to bright sun, all these symptoms intensify, which is why the patient prefers to wear dark glasses. |
Bacterial conjunctivitis
Bacterial, caused by bacteria, often staphylococci and streptococci. It manifests itself in the form of purulent discharge and swelling of the conjunctiva. Sometimes the discharge is so abundant that it becomes extremely difficult to open the eyelids after sleep.
Signs
Regardless of the bacterium that started the inflammatory process, the primary symptoms are approximately the same: a cloudy, gray-yellow discharge suddenly appears on the mucous membrane, sticking the eyelids together in the morning. Additional symptoms of conjunctivitis:
- pain and stinging in the eyes,
- dryness of the mucous membrane and skin of the eyelids.
Almost always one eye is affected, but if hygiene rules are not followed, the disease spreads to the other.
Treatment in adults
If the infection is caused by bacteria, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics in the form of eye drops and the infection will clear up within a few days. Doctors often recommend Floxal. It has a pronounced antimicrobial effect directed against pathogenic bacteria, which most often cause infectious and inflammatory eye lesions.
It is important to remember that for bacterial conjunctivitis, drops must be instilled 2-4 times a day until the symptoms disappear completely, but for at least 7 days in a row, even if the painful manifestations are relieved almost immediately.
Viral conjunctivitis
The cause of infection is smallpox, measles, herpes viruses, adenovirus, and atypical trachoma virus. Conjunctivitis caused by adenoviruses and herpes viruses is very contagious; patients with such forms need to be isolated from others.
Symptoms of conjunctivitis:
- Severe inflammatory reaction of the conjunctiva (swelling, redness due to vasodilation).
- Inflammation of the conjunctiva occurs almost simultaneously in both eyes
- Despite the pronounced inflammatory reaction, there is no abundant purulent discharge.
- As a rule, eye inflammation is accompanied by fever and inflammation of nearby lymph nodes.
How to treat conjunctivitis of viral etiology?
There is currently no clear answer on how to treat viral conjunctivitis in adults. It should be remembered that treatment should be aimed at destroying the causative agents of the disease, which can be varied.
The basis of treatment is antiviral drugs intended for general and local use. Local medications include drops and ointments containing tebrofen or oxolin. And also an interferon solution.
In acute cases, use Tobrex and Okacin eye drops up to six times a day. For severe swelling and irritation, use anti-inflammatory and antiallergic drops: Alomide, Lecrolin twice a day. In case of acute conjunctivitis, it is forbidden to blindfold or tape your eyes, as this greatly increases the risk of developing inflammation of the cornea.
Allergic conjunctivitis of the eyes
Allergic conjunctivitis is one of the many manifestations of allergies. This type of conjunctivitis often affects both eyes. The cause may be various allergens - infectious agents, drugs (atropine, quinine, morphine, antibiotics, physostigmine, ethylmorphine, etc.), cosmetics, household chemicals, physical and chemical factors in the chemical, textile, and flour milling industries.
Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis:
- severe itching and burning of the eyelids and mucous membranes of the eyes,
- severe swelling and redness,
- lacrimation and photophobia.
How to treat conjunctivitis?
The basis of treatment in this case is antiallergic drugs such as Zyrtec, Suprastin, etc. Additionally, treatment is carried out with local antihistamines (Allergoftal, Spersallerg), as well as drugs that reduce mast cell degranulation. (Alomid 1%, Lecrolin 2%, Kusikrom 4%). They are used for a long time, administered 2 times a day.
In especially severe cases, it is possible to use local medications containing hormones, diphenhydramine and interferon.
Complications
When the body does not receive help in fighting the disease, there is a high probability that complications will arise, which will be much more difficult to cope with than the disease itself.
- inflammatory diseases of the eyelids (including chronic blepharitis),
- scarring of the cornea and eyelids,
- allergic, chemical and other conjunctivitis can be complicated by the addition of a bacterial infection.
Diagnostics
Seek advice from a specialist if you know exactly what conjunctivitis is and notice its signs. The disease remains contagious for two weeks after the first symptoms appear. Early diagnosis and adequate treatment help prevent infection of others.
- Immunofluorescence reaction (abbreviated RIF). This method allows you to determine the presence of antibodies to the pathogen in a fingerprint smear. It is used, as a rule, to confirm the chlamydial etiology of the disease.
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Necessary to confirm a viral infection.
- Microscopic examination of fingerprint smears. Allows you to see bacterial agents and subsequently determine their sensitivity to antibacterial drugs (during a bacteriological test).
- If there is a suspicion of an allergic nature of conjunctivitis, a study is carried out to detect the titer of IgE antibodies, as well as a series of allergy tests.
Only after a complete diagnosis will the doctor be able to tell exactly how to treat chronic or acute conjunctivitis.
How to treat conjunctivitis in adults
The eye can be considered healthy only when the cause of the pathology (the causative agent of the infection) is eliminated and the painful consequences are eliminated. Therefore, the treatment of inflammatory eye diseases is complex.
The treatment regimen for conjunctivitis is prescribed by an ophthalmologist, taking into account the causative agent, the severity of the process, and existing complications. Topical treatment of conjunctivitis requires frequent rinsing of the conjunctival cavity with medicinal solutions, instillation of medications, application of eye ointments, and subconjunctival injections.
1. Antiseptic drugs: Picloxidin and Albucid 20%
2. Antibacterial(etiotropic therapy):
- staphylococcus, gonococcus, chlamydia (Erythromycin ointment)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Tetracycline ointment and/or Levomycetin drops)
- virus-associated conjunctivitis (systemic immunocorrective and immunostimulating treatment is used, and broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs are used locally to prevent secondary bacterial damage)
3. Anti-inflammatory drugs(either steroidal or non-steroidal origin) are used locally and systemically for edema and hyperemia: Diclofenac, Dexamethasone, Olopatodin, Suprastin, Fenistil in drops.
If acute conjunctivitis is detected, treatment consists of getting rid of the pus:
- For these purposes, a solution of furatsilin (1:500), a pale pink solution of manganese or a solution of boric acid 2% is used.
- You should rinse your eyes every 2-3 hours, then instill antibacterial drops.
- If the acute form is caused by coccal flora, the doctor prescribes oral antibiotics and sulfonamides.
If purulent conjunctivitis in adults affects one eye, both will still have to be washed and treated.
Drops
The first on the list are hormonal drugs, the last are anti-inflammatory.
Eye drops used for conjunctivitis:
- Vigamox;
- Gentamicin;
- Tobrex;
- Vitabact;
- Ciloxane.
To relieve inflammation after the acute process has subsided, the following remedies can be used:
- Maxidex;
- Tobradex;
- Polydex;
- Indocolir;
- Diklo-F.
As already mentioned, the nature of the disease (viral, bacterial or allergic) can only be determined by an ophthalmologist during an in-person examination. He prescribes the final treatment regimen (if necessary, adjust it), but self-medication can lead to the development of complications or the disease becoming chronic.
In conclusion, I would like to note the fact that conjunctivitis can be the most harmless eye lesion, but in some cases it can have significant consequences, including irreversible loss of vision.
Treatment of conjunctivitis with folk remedies
For this disease, in parallel with drug treatment, you can additionally use folk remedies in adults. For example, you can use not only furatsilin solution for rinsing, but also herbal decoctions and tea. How to wash your eyes can be decided based on the availability of certain products in the house.
- Prepare a mixture of carrot and parsley juices in a ratio of 3:1. To treat conjunctivitis, drink 0.7 cups 3 times a day before meals.
- Chamomile has long been used as an antiseptic, and for conjunctivitis, lotions are made from the infusion of flowers. A distinctive feature of the plant is its gentle action, which will not harm even pregnant women. 1 teaspoon of chamomile flowers is poured with 1 glass of boiling water. They insist for half an hour. Moisten a gauze pad and apply to the eyes 4 times a day
- Pour 2 teaspoons of rose hips 1 cup boiling water, heat over low heat for 5 minutes and leave for 30 minutes. Apply lotions when there is discharge of pus.
- Dill juice is another remedy for home treatment of conjunctivitis. Squeeze the juice from the dill stems and soak a cotton swab with it. Next, the tampon is applied to the inflamed eye for 15 minutes. The lotion is applied 4 to 7 times a day (depending on the stage of the disease). The course of treatment is at least 6 days.
- Brewing strong black tea is cooled to room temperature. Apply compresses to sore eyes. The number of procedures is not limited, the more often the better. Relieves inflammation and speeds up recovery.
- Agave is also widely used against allergic conjunctivitis in complex treatment, but drops are made from the plant: Squeeze the juice from a large leaf. Mix with water in a ratio of 1:10. Apply 1 time per day, 2 drops.
- How to treat conjunctivitis with bay leaves? You need to take two dry bay leaves, pour boiling water for 30 minutes. Then cool the broth and make lotions based on it. If the remedy is used to treat children, then the decoction is used only for washing the eyes.
Prevention
To prevent conjunctivitis, experts recommend adhering to the following rules of prevention:
- Wash your hands with soap before touching your face and eyes;
- Individual towels;
- In case of allergic conjunctivitis, do not be near the allergen to prevent its contact with the mucous membrane.
- In the professional version, wear glasses, respirators and other protective equipment.
People of different ages experience eye conjunctivitis, and each patient’s disease progresses individually. Therefore, it is very important to consult an ophthalmologist at the first signs to make an accurate diagnosis.
Todd Freehofer, president of the Washington Apple Commission, wonders why we need a genetically modified non-browning Arctic apple when there are already non-GMO apples on the market that don't naturally brown.
The first in the world, but this is not a Washington apple. The genetically modified Arctic Apple is produced in Canada by Okanagan Specialty Fruits and its magic trick is that it does not turn brown when cut.
“The Washington apple industry is a strong proponent of science. Science is something we use every day, be it with pests or diseases, it gives us new varieties when crossed, so we get better taste and texture. So in this context we are not against GMOs from a scientific point of view. We fight this more from a marketing perspective. There are many different negative reactions to GMOs and perhaps this is justified, and perhaps not so much. We supply more than two-thirds of all apples in the United States and account for 90 percent of all United States exports to international markets. We have to protect our conventional product versus a GMO product, which will be a major challenge for us in the marketplace,” reports Todd Frihofer.
GMO apple
Frihofer and Professor Kent Bradford of the University of California say there is no evidence that GMOs are harmful to people.
"People tend to not hear about the potential benefits," Bradford says. “They hear a lot about the possible negativity because there are certain groups that make a business out of it to promote it and exaggerate the concerns. Because we have a very strict regulatory system, before a product can actually be commercialized, it has to go through government review. There are three agencies involved in this: the FDA, USDA and EPA. Therefore, they check very carefully before the product is released into the market. This is good for security, but it complicates things in many ways. This is actually a very slow and expensive process. For example, this apple is completely harmless. Apparently, these apples will be more attractive and perhaps children will eat them more. It took 10 years for this apple to get through the regulatory process and actually go on sale.”
Both believe that plants that have been genetically modified over time can generally be used to make food safer. Bradford cited examples of several experiments that went wrong when allergens were identified, but those products never made it to market.
How to distinguish a modified product from a natural one? Traits of transgenic vegetables and fruits. Is it possible to distinguish modified fruits and vegetables from natural ones?
Since purchased products do not always contain information about the presence of transgenes in them (and even more so, reliable information), it is necessary to know for yourself at least the basic signs of the presence of GMOs in a particular product.
In countries such as the USA, Canada and Argentina, transgenic corn, beets, potatoes, soybeans, and rice are grown.
In Russia, they can be used in the production of confectionery, sweets, including chocolates, in the production of milk and sausage and meat products, baking bread, and also in baby food.
GMO, Genetically modified organism is a living organism whose genotype has been artificially changed using genetic engineering methods
It is widely known that many products may contain GM additives or be completely genetically modified. This miracle of modern science is used to qualitatively change the properties of a particular product. To do this, scientists introduce a gene from another plant or animal into the gene structure of a plant or animal. But the effect of the introduced gene has not yet been fully studied, so no one knows how beneficial or harmful products containing GM additives are for humans.
It is up to you and you alone to decide whether to eat such foods or not, and if you are committed to eating natural foods without GM additives, you need to learn to recognize such foods.
If you decide to completely abandon genetically modified products, then you just need to remember a few signs of GMOs.
Signs of GMOs in foods on your table
1. GM products do not spoil for a long time, therefore, if vegetables or fruits are ideally shaped, have been in the store for a long time and have not been changed, most likely they are GMO.
2. If the product made in America or Asian countries and contains corn, potato starch, soy flour, then it is probably GMO.
3. If the product is manufactured in European countries and is labeled "Does not contain GMOs" then most likely it is an environmentally friendly product. But in this regard, it is somehow difficult to believe the green circles on products labeled “non-GMO”.
4. If the sausage it's cheap, then most likely soy concentrate has been added to it, which may be a GM additive.
5. If you or your family allergies appeared, perhaps this is the body’s reaction to eating GM products.
GMOs cannot be distinguished from pure products without laboratory testing, so your health and the health of your children depends only on you.
Genetically modified organisms are most often used in food production, which include soybeans, canola, corn and potatoes. And these can be: meat, bakery, fish and confectionery products. Most often, these products contain soy-based plant proteins. In addition, there are a large number of different GMO food additives.
Nutritionists, doctors and psychologists advise getting rid of your phobia of genetically modified foods and worrying more about proper, balanced nutrition. Visit fast food places like McDonald's less often, eat less Snickers and drink Coca-Cola.
It is also useful to remember the names of some companies that, according to the state register, supply GM raw materials to their clients in Russia or are producers themselves:
Central Soya Protein Group, Denmark;
. BIOSTAR TRADE LLC, St. Petersburg;
. CJSC "Universal", Nizhny Novgorod;
. Monsanto Co., USA;
. "Protein Technologies International Moscow", Moscow;
. LLC "Agenda", Moscow;
. JSC "ADM-Food Products", Moscow;
. JSC "GALA", Moscow;
. ZAO Belok, Moscow;
. Dera Food Technology N.V., Moscow;
. Herbalife International of America, USA;
. OY FINNSOYPRO LTD, Finland;
. LLC "Salon Sport-Service", Moscow;
. "Intersoya", Moscow.
Most soy-based products produced outside of Russia and not in the United States can also be transgenic. If the label proudly says “vegetable protein,” it is most likely soy and very likely transgenic.
GMOs can often be hidden behind E indexes. However, this does not mean that all E supplements contain GMOs or are transgenic. You just need to know which E can, in principle, contain GMOs or their derivatives.
This is primarily soy lecithin or lecithin E 322: binds water and fats together and is used as a fatty element in milk formulas, cookies, chocolate, riboflavin (B2) otherwise known as E 101 and E 101A, can be produced from GM- microorganisms. It is added to cereals, soft drinks, baby food and weight loss products. Caramel (E 150) and xanthan (E 415) can also be produced from GM grains.
Other additives that may contain GM components: E 153, E 160d, E 161c, E 308-9, E-471, E 472a, E 473, E 475, E 476b, E 477, E479a, E 570, E 572, E 573, E 620, E 621, E 622, E 633, E 624, E 625, E951.
Sometimes the names of additives are indicated on the labels only in words; you also need to be able to navigate them. Let's look at the most common components.
Soybean Oil: Used in sauces, spreads, cakes and deep-fried foods in fat form to add extra flavor and quality. Vegetable oil or vegetable fats: most often found in cookies, deep-fried foods such as chips. Maltodextrin: A type of starch that acts as a "priming agent" used in baby foods, powdered soups, and powdered desserts.
Glucose or glucose syrup: Sugar, which can be made from corn starch, is used as a sweetener. Found in drinks, desserts and fast food.
Dextrose: Like glucose, it can be produced from cornstarch. Used in cakes, chips and cookies to achieve a brown color. Also used as a sweetener in high-energy sports drinks.
Aspartame, aspasvit, aspamix: The sweetener, which can be produced using a GM bacterium, is restricted for use in a number of countries and is reported to have many complaints, mainly related to blackout syndrome, from consumers in the United States. Aspartame is found in carbonated water, diet sodas, chewing gum, ketchups, etc.
Many people believe that the label “modified starch” on a product means that the product contains GMOs. This even led to the fact that in 2002, the Legislative Assembly of the Perm Region, at its meeting, included yoghurts with modified starch in the list of GM products illegally distributed in the region. In fact, modified starch is produced chemically without the use of genetic engineering. But starch itself may be of genetically engineered origin if it was obtained from GM corn or GM potatoes.
During the inspection, the highest percentage of GM soybeans was found in boiled “Traditional Veal” sausage produced by the Cherkizovsky plant. GMIs were most often found in the products of the same manufacturer, as well as in the products of the company “DHV S” (trademark “Rollton”).
Among the manufacturers whose products contain GMOs were also:
LLC "Daria - semi-finished products";
. LLC "Meat processing plant "Klinsky"";
. MPZ "Tagansky";
. MPZ "Campomos";
. CJSC "Vichunai";
. MLM-RA LLC;
. Tolsto-Products LLC;
. Ostankino MPK;
. LLC "Sausage plant "Bogatyr"";
. Rose Marie Ltd. LLC;
. ML "Mikoyanovsky";
. OJSC "Tsaritsyno";
. OJSC Lianozovo Sausage Plant.
Our favorite dumplings also turned out to be genetically modified, and specifically: “Dumplings without haste, pork and beef”, “Daria classic dumplings”, GMOs were found in “Tasty beef steaks”.
GMO - genetically modified products:
List of genetically modified products:
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are being developed as biological weapons, a means of curbing population growth and a means of undermining the food security of countries.
So, first on the list:
Lipton tea
Nescafe coffee
Modified coffee is now actively grown by the Nescafe company. So far, large plantations of this type of coffee are grown only in Vietnam.
List of GMOs:
Manufacturing company Unilever
Brooke Bond (tea)
Conversation (tea)
Calve (mayonnaise, ketchup)
Rama (oil)
Pyshka (margarine)
Delmi (mayonnaise, yogurt, margarine)
Algida (ice cream)
Knorr (seasonings)
Manufacturing company Nestle
Nescafe (coffee and milk)
Maggi (soups, broths, mayonnaise, seasonings, mashed potatoes)
Nestle (chocolate)
Nesquik (cocoa)
Manufacturing company Kellog's
Corn Flakes
Frosted Flakes (cereals)
Rice Krispies (cereals)
Corn Pops (cereals)
Smacks (cereals)
Froot Loops (colored ring flakes)
Apple Jacks (apple flavored cereal)
All-bran Apple Cinnamon/Blueberry (apple, cinnamon, blueberry flavored bran)
Chocolate Chip (chocolate chips)
Pop Tarts (filled cookies, all flavors)
Nutri-grain (toast with filling, all types)
Crispix (cookies)
Smart Start (cereals)
All-Bran (cereals)
Just Right Fruit & Nut (cereals)
Honey Crunch Corn Flakes
Raisin Bran Crunch (cereals)
Cracklin' Oat Bran (flakes)
Manufacturing company Hershey's
Toblerone (chocolate, all types)
Mini Kisses (candies)
Kit-Kat (chocolate bar)
Kisses (candies)
Semi-Sweet Baking Chips (cookies)
Milk Chocolate Chips (cookies)
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (peanut butter)
Special Dark (dark chocolate)
Milk Chocolate (milk chocolate)
Chocolate Syrup (chocolate syrup)
Special Dark Chocolate Syrup (chocolate syrup)
Strawberry Syrop (strawberry syrup)
Manufacturing company Mars
Crunch (chocolate rice cereal)
Milk Chocolate Nestle (chocolate)
Nesquik (chocolate drink)
Cadbury (Cadbury/Hershey's)
Manufacturing company Heinz
Ketchup (regular & no salt)
Chili Sauce
Heinz 57 Steak Sauce
Manufacturer: Hellman's
Real Mayonnaise (mayonnaise)
Light Mayonnaise (mayonnaise)
Low-Fat Mayonnaise (mayonnaise)
Coca-Cola manufacturing company
Minute Maid Orange
Minute Maid Grape
Manufacturing company PepsiCo
Manufacturer Frito-Lay/PepsiCo (GM components may be contained in oil and other ingredients)
Lays Potato Chips (all)
Cheetos (all) (chips)
Manufacturing company Cadbury/Schweppes
Pringles manufacturing company (Procter&Gamble)
Pringles (chips with Original, Low Fat, Pizza-licious, Sour Cream & Onion, Salt & Vinegar, Cheezeums flavors)
Honey can be collected from genetically modified plants.
There is a high frequency of information that bees cannot pollinate genetically modified buckwheat. So there is one.
Rice. In general, it is better to buy not anonymous varieties of plant products, but quite specific ones. For example, Basmati rice. There is a high probability that in this case the product will not be GMO.
Anonymous rice, as well as Chinese or Taiwanese rice, is most likely transgenic.
Russia is one of the main importers of this product from China. However, according to environmentalists, the Chinese have been producing GM rice unofficially for two years and exporting it.
Environmentalists reported that genetically modified rice was being grown illegally in China back in April. “In the spring of 2005, Greenpeace took rice samples obtained from supply companies, farmers and millers from China for genetic testing in the German Genescan laboratory,” Greenpeace Russia press secretary Maya Kolikova told NI. - It turned out that more than 2/3 of the samples (19 out of 25) were genetically modified.
When interviewing farmers and grain suppliers from China, we found out that for more than two years, transgenic rice has been illegally grown and actively sold both within the country and abroad.”
The situation, according to environmentalists, is aggravated by the fact that the Chinese government is considering the possibility of legalizing the industrial production of GM rice. The Greens believe that the Russians will suffer the most from the actions of the Chinese authorities - product supplies from this country account for more than 60% of our total rice imports.
However, in this matter there are not only disadvantages, but also advantages. After all, until now, rice supplied to Russia was formally considered unmodified, and no checks were carried out for the content of GMI in it. Therefore, no one can say how many transgenes we have already eaten and will still eat. If the consumer has information about where the rice comes from, he will be able to decide for himself whether to buy this product or not.
Environmentalists, however, see the problem not so much in the cereal itself, which can really be abandoned, but in the distribution of products with the addition of rice flour, including many for children - milk formula and cereals, noodles, and semi-finished products. Manufacturers, as a rule, do not indicate the country where the ingredients come from.
I would like to point out that “Indica,” a term that can be found on rice packets, is not the original name of any strain. It just means long grain rice. It could also be from China.
Attention! Traits of transgenic vegetables and fruits.
Is it possible to distinguish modified fruits and vegetables from natural ones?
Excessively clean potato tubers that differ little from each other or perfectly shaped tomatoes are a reason to think. After all, a sure sign of natural products is the presence in the total mass of “eaten” by insects and rotten specimens. Insects never eat GM products! If you cut a natural tomato or strawberry, they will immediately give juice; unnatural ones retain their shape.
The most famous products containing GM ingredients:
(according to Greenpeace)
1. Snickers chocolate bars
3. Maggi Seasonings
4. Pringles chips
Vegetable counters are filled with “Volgograd” tomatoes, like twins similar to Turkish ones. It turns out that in Volgograd, for several years now, only imported “plastic” varieties without taste and smell have been grown on a mass scale.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if they turn out to be GMO. I stopped buying tomatoes of these varieties, and I rarely bought them before.
From the article by E. Yakusheva “What are transgenic products?”:
Currently, 90% of transgenic food exports are corn and soybeans. Popcorn, which is sold on the streets everywhere, is 100% made from GM corn, and there is still no corresponding labeling on it. Soy products from North America or Argentina are 80% GM products.
GM foods are attractive to retailers. For example, genetically modified vegetables and fruits are 4-5 times cheaper than their natural counterparts.
From the book of Liniza Zhuvanovna Zhalpanova:
"Foods That Kill You":
Transgenic products are purchased by Russia from other countries with the permission of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation. According to statistics, about 70% of imported products are made from genetically modified raw materials. These products include: soy products, flour, chocolate, chocolate bars, wine, baby food, milk powder, milk, kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese, carbonated drinks, canned corn and tomatoes, corn oil, cookies, starch, soy protein, soybean oil, soy sauce, lecithin, cottonseed oil, syrups, tomato sauces, coffee and coffee drinks, popcorn, breakfast cereals, etc.
It is assumed that some imported beer also contains genetically modified molecules taken over by the drink from modified yeast.
According to the National Association of Genetic Safety, about 1/3 of all products on the Russian market contain genetically modified components.
Greenpeace Handbook “How to Avoid Using Products with Genetically Modified Ingredients (GM Products)?”
You can from here, from the Greenpeace website
The directory contains lists of food enterprises, divided into three categories (green, orange and red lists) according to the criterion of the presence of GM components in products.
The New Year's menu often includes canned store-bought vegetables. But canned corn and green peas are highly undesirable. They are GMO.
According to a month and a half study, our food is simply crammed with genetically modified organisms. Moreover, the most popular food in our area is sausages, dumplings, dry soups, canned vegetables, chocolates.
Environmentalists (Greenpeace and the All-Ukrainian Environmental League) categorically include in this list the products of the most famous brands - Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Nestle, Gallina Blanka, Knorr, Lipton, Bonduel. A full list of companies that have confirmed that their products may contain GM ingredients or have not denied their use can be found at www.ecoleague.net.
“The results of the study showed that in 18 out of 42 randomly selected food products the content of genetically modified soybeans exceeded 3 percent,” said Mikhail Mukharovsky, general director of Ukrmetrteststandart. “At the same time, the composition of nine of them did not indicate the presence of soy protein at all.”
Bonduel is therefore blacklisted!
I understand that the reliability of what is included in the list is not guaranteed, since the sources of information may be dubious. But otherwise I have practically no way to keep such a list at all.
Orchard, Rich puree - genetically modified products.
By the way, the very first genetically modified product on the market is a food banana, any banana at that (to increase productivity, it has, roughly speaking, a duplicated set of chromosomes).
If we talk about a banana: artificially induced polyploidy is also a form of genetic modification (because the chromosome set becomes larger compared to the original organism), most importantly, it is cheap and cheerful. But journalists have not yet learned to scare people with it.
The Mistral company probably deliberately does not mark on the packs the country of origin of the cereals and legumes that are packaged in them. The fact is that she appeared in the sale of American crops, which, most likely, are genetically modified. “Basmati Rice” is also not labeled. Unfortunately, as I only found out today, it is highly likely that he may be transgenic. From the book “Seeds of Destruction. The Secret Behind Genetic Manipulation by William F. Engdahl:
Texas biotech company RiceTech has decided it will receive patent payments on Basmati rice, a variation that has been a daily staple in India, Pakistan and Asia for thousands of years. In 1998, RiceTech patented genetically modified Basmati rice, and thanks to American laws prohibiting the labeling of genetic products, RiceTech was able to sell it legally, labeling it as regular Basmati rice. It turned out that RiceTech, through dubious means, had obtained precious Basmati seeds, which were deposited at the Rockefeller Foundation International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines (RIRIP). (10)
In the name of “security,” MRRI duplicated a priceless collection of rice seeds collected in the Philippines and stored it in a seed bank in Fort Collins, Colorado, making the very dubious promise that the seeds would be stored as a safe seed supply for farmers in the rice regions. MRID convinced farmers that sharing their invaluable finds in MRID rice seed varieties would serve their own safety.
In Colorado, far from the Philippines, MNIIR transferred valuable seeds (without which RiceTek might not have made its patented genetic modifications) to RiceTek researchers, who immediately patented everything possible. They knew it was highly illegal: Even in Texas, rice researchers know that Basmati rice does not typically grow on the dusty plains around Crawford, Texas. (eleven)
RiceTek, in collusion with MNIIR, stole seeds for its patent. In addition, according to carefully developed rules established by the Rockefeller Foundation, although seeds from a gene bank cannot be patented, any man-made improved variation based on them can be patented.
The Jasmine variety also has a GM modification.
From the article “Transgenic “Senior Tomato” and Dolly the Sheep...”:
You can delay the ripening of already collected fruits by placing them in special conditions. Using carbon dioxide, the effect of ethylene released by fruits is blocked. These properties are manipulated by traders transporting bananas, citrus fruits, as well as vegetables - and tomatoes in particular. They are harvested green and treated with ethylene along the way, causing artificial ripening. Such fruits and vegetables lose their taste and ripen unevenly. And it’s easy to verify this. For example, the tomatoes that we buy at the market are red on the outside but white on the inside. The delay in ripening is also due to the fact that most of the tomatoes that we sell are imported from Turkey, and they are all transgenic. Even on the boxes in which they are packed it is written: TRANSGEN.
Excerpts from the book by Mikhail Efremov: “Caution! Harmful products!
Additives with a high degree of likelihood of containing GI components:
E-153 - Vegetable Carbon (vegetable coal);
E-160d - Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (annatto, bixin, norbixin);
E-161c - Paprika extract, Capsanthin, Capsorubin (paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin);
E-308 - Synthetic Gamma-tocopherol (synthetic y-tocopherol);
E-309 - Synthetic Delta-tocopherol (synthetic d-tocopherol);
E-471 - Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids);
E-472a - Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (esters of mono- and diglycerides of acetic fatty acids);
E-473 - Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids (esters of sucrose and fatty acids);
E-475 - Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids (esters of polyglycerides and fatty acids);
E-476 - Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (polyglycerol polyglycerol oleates);
E-477 - Propane-1, 2-diol Esters of Fatty Acids (propane-1, 2-diol esters of fatty acids);
E-479b - Thermally Oxideized Soya Bean Oll Interacted with Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (thermally oxidized soybean and bean oil with mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids);
E-570 - Fatty Acids (fatty acids);
E-951 - Aspartame (aspartame, or nutrosvit).
Additives based on GM components:
Riboflavin (B2) otherwise known as E 101 and E 101A, made from GM microorganisms, is approved for sale in a number of countries. It is added to cereals, soft drinks, baby food and weight loss products. Caramel (E 150) and xanthan (E 415) can be produced from the grain.
Lecithin (E 322) is produced from soybeans, which can be genetically modified. This soybean is used, in particular, by Neslte in its chocolate, baby food and other products. Other additives that may contain GM components: E 153, E 160 d, E 161 c, E 308-9, E-471, E 472a, E 473, E 475, E 476 b, E 477, E479 a, E 570, E 572, E 573, E 620, E 621, E 622, E 633, E 624, E 625.
I would like to emphasize that food additives for any purpose (technological, to “improve” consumer qualities) can also be included in dietary supplements. Therefore, it is important to know which food additives are prohibited or dangerous.
I saw how dairy production works. I just don’t really want to drink milk after that.
And only raw cow's milk can be consumed. You can make yogurt from store-bought milk, and not from just any kind, but preferably from the one that says that it is made from natural (whole) cow's milk (its fat content is usually indicated as 3.4-6%). It is not worth drinking such milk in its pure form, because it is pasteurized and if it is consumed regularly, after a while the joints will begin to ache - most likely due to the deposition of inorganic calcium in them, which appears during pasteurization (transfers from an organically bound form to an inorganic one). But you can make curdled milk from it - it turns out quite well and does not cause any problems.
But any milk normalized by fat content is real poison. And even curdled milk from such milk is not very good, except from milk with a fat content of no more than 1% - lactobacilli can at least cope with such concentrations of modified milk fat.
GMO - manufacturing company:
Milky Way
Uncle Bans
Coca Cola
Parmalat (cookies)
Similak (baby food)
Potatoes (from Monsant USA)
LIST OF INTERNATIONAL PRODUCERS NOTICED USING GMOs:
''Greenpeace'' has published a list of companies that use GMOs in their products. Interestingly, these companies behave differently in different countries, depending on the legislation of a particular country.
In total, more than 120 names (brands) of GMO products are registered in Russia, according to voluntary registration data and a special register of products imported from abroad. Among the manufacturers whose products contain GMOs are:
LLC ''Daria - semi-finished products'', LLC ''Klinsky Meat Processing Plant'', MPZ ''Tagansky'', MPZ ''CampoMos'', CJSC ''Vichyunay'', LLC ''MLM-RA'', LLC '' Talostoproducts, LLC Bogatyr Sausage Plant, LLC ROS Mari Ltd.
Manufacturer company Unilever: Lipton (tea), Brooke Bond (tea), ''Conversation'' (teas), Calve (mayonnaise, ketchup), Rama (butter), ''Pyshka'' (margarine), ''Delmi'' (mayonnaise, yogurt, margarine), ''Algida'' (ice cream), Knorr (seasonings); Nestle manufacturing company: Nescafe (coffee and milk), Maggi (soups, broths, mayonnaise, Nestle (chocolate), Nestea (tea), Neseiulk (cocoa);
Kellog's manufacturer: Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Corn Pops, Smacks, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks apple flavor), Afl-bran Apple Cinnamon/Blueberry (bran with apple, cinnamon, blueberry flavor), Chocolate Chip (chocolate chips), Pop Tarts (cookies with filling, all flavors), Nulri grain (toast with filling, all types) , Crispix (cookies), All-Bran (cereals), Just Right Fruit & Nut (cereals), Honey Crunch Corn Flakes (cereals), Raisin Bran Crunch (cereals), Cracklin'Oat Bran (cereals);
Hershey's Manufacturing Company: Toblerone (chocolate, all types), Mini Kisses (candies), Kit-Kat (chocolate bar), Kisses (candies), Semi-Sweet Baking Chips (cookies), Milk Chocolate Chips (cookies), Reese 's Peanut Butter Cups (peanut butter), Special Dark (dark chocolate), Milk Chocolate milk chocolate), Chocolate Syrup (chocolate syrup), Special Dark Chocolate Syrup (chocolate syrup), Setoawberry Syrup (strawberry syrup);
Mars manufacturing company: M&M'S, Snickers, Milky Way, Twix, Nestle, Crunch (chocolate rice cereal), Milk Chocolate Nestle (chocolate), Nesquik (chocolate drink), Cadbury (Cadbury/Hershey's), Fruit
Heinz manufacturing company: Ketchup (regular&no salt), Chili Sauce, Heinz 57 Steak Sauce;
Coca-Cola manufacturing company: Coca Cola, Sprite, Cherry Cola, Minute Maid Orange, Minute Maid Grape;
Manufacturing company PepsiCo: Pepsi, Pepsi Cherry, Mountain Dew;
Manufacturer Frito-Lay / PepsiCo: (GM components may be contained in oil and other ingredients), Lays Potato Chips (all), Cheetos (all);
Manufacturing company Cadbury/Schweppes:7-Up, Dr. Pepper;
Pringles manufacturing company Procter&Gamble: Pringles (chips with Original, LowFat, Pizzalicious, Sour Cream&Onion, Salt&Vinegar, Cheezeums flavors).
1 Hershey’s Cadbury Fruit&Nut chocolate products
2 Mars M&M
3 Snickers
4 Twix
5 Milky Way
6 Cadbury chocolate, cocoa
7 Ferrero
8 Nestle chocolate ''Nestlé'', ''Russia''
9 Nestle Nesquik chocolate drink
10 Soft drink Sosa-Cola ‘‘Coca-Cola’’ Sosa-Cola
11 ''Sprite'', ''Fanta'', ''Kinley'' tonic, ''Fruittime''
12 Pepci-Co Pepsi 13 ''7-Up'', ''Fiesta'', ''Mountain Dew''
14 Kellogg's breakfast cereals
15 Campbell Soups
16 Uncle Bens Mars Rice
17 Knorr Sauces
18 Lipton Tea
19 Parmalat cookies
20 Seasonings, mayonnaise, Hellman’s sauces
21 Seasonings, mayonnaises, Heinz sauces
22 Nestle baby food
23 Hipp
24 Abbot Labs Similac
25 Yogurts, kefir, cheese, Danon baby food
26 McDonald's (McDonald's) chain of fast food restaurants
27 chocolate, chips, coffee, baby food Kraft (Kraft)
28 ketchups, sauces. Heinz Foods
29 baby food, Delmi products Unilever (Unilever)
Products whose preparation technology uses GMOs:
— JSC “Nizhny Novgorod Oil and Fat Plant” (mayonnaise “Ryaba”, “Vprok”, etc.).
— “Bonduelle” products (Hungary) — beans, corn, green peas.
— CJSC “Baltimore-Neva” (St. Petersburg) — ketchups.
— CJSC “Mikoyanovsky Meat Processing Plant” (Moscow) — pates, minced meat.
— CJSC EUROPE FOODS GB’’ (Nizhny Novgorod region) — soups ‘’Galina Blanca’’.
- Concern ''White Ocean'' (Moscow) - chips ''Russian Potatoes''.
- JSC ''Lianozovsky Dairy Plant'' (Moscow) - yoghurts, ''Miracle milk'', ''Miracle chocolate''.
— JSC “Cherkizovsky MPZ” (Moscow) — frozen minced meat.
- LLC ''Campina'' (Moscow region) - yoghurts, baby food.
- LLC ''MK Gurman'' (Novosibirsk) - pates.
- OOO ''Frito'' (Moscow region) - ''Laze'' chips.
- OOO ''Ermann'' (Moscow region) - yoghurts.
- LLC ''Unilever CIS'' (Tula) - ''Calve'' mayonnaise.
- Factory ''Bolshevik'' (Moscow) - cookies ''Yubileinoe''.
- ''Nestlé'' (Switzerland, Finland) - ''Nestogen'' dry milk mixture, ''Vegetables with beef'' puree.
Pay attention to how carefully products for children are screened out - there are GMOs everywhere, not here or there, and if your child does not eat yogurt, he eats Nesquik or cereal or purees. And one way or another, the GMO gets into his body. This is the situation in supermarkets now: absolutely all products have a “Non-GMO” label. We read the ingredients on the label: modified soy, modified starch, and so on.
The apple has always been a symbol of health. But the question is: what are all the stores and producers ready to do in order to attract customers and make them buy only their own apples? Gaining a competitive advantage over other manufacturers has long been a rat race.
In order to "improve quality" and increase market sales, apples are supplied with chemicals that create a bright, healthy appearance to attract the attention of buyers. Genetically modified fruits are susceptible to oxidation and any possible negative external influence must be avoided.
What is GMO?
Scientists have developed genetically modified crops to improve plant resistance to pests to produce better crops and reduce the time it takes to mature. The biggest problem is that we do not know how these products affect our health, since the results of research on this topic have not yet been made available to the general public.
However, some studies conducted in physics laboratories have shown that GMO food kills living organisms, and if consumed over a long period of time, can cause serious health problems and diseases such as cancer, tumors, deformities and birth defects.
In this regard, it is not clear why significant financial resources were invested in the research and development of GMO apples.
Unfortunately for us, GMO foods are not labeled, so we have no definitive way of knowing which is fresh and natural and which is genetically modified. Regarding this, we offer some free tips that can help you easily tell the difference between natural foods and GMO foods.
GMO foods are generally better, rounder and brighter, uniform in size in appearance, bright in color, free of bruising or damage, and free of visible rot and scars. They just look like neat pharmaceutical stuff, don't they? Although, on the other hand, natural apples are of different sizes, and not all the same, large, bright and full.
It is very important that fruits and vegetables come in different colors and shapes. It doesn’t matter if the fruits or vegetables were damaged or slightly rotten somewhere - it only means that they were naturally and not artificially ripened.
Such apples on the shelves have little chance of being GMO.
If the number on the label is a four-digit number and starts with '3' or '4', the product is non-GMO, but it was made on a farm that uses chemicals and pesticides that can also be toxic and dangerous to the human body.
If the label number contains five digits starting with '9', the product is organic, complete, grown without harmful chemicals, pesticides or genetic modification. These products are completely safe to eat.
Products with a five-digit number starting with the number '8' are GMO cultivated products that have been grown with genetic modifications.
Ignore good packaging
Manufacturers of GMO products are big speculators and do not want to spend a lot of money on attractive packaging. Don't fall into this seller's trap.
Another way to avoid eating GMO fruits is to choose those that are rarely genetically modified: onions, pineapple, avocado, peas, mango, eggplant, kiwi, melon, cabbage, sweet potatoes, grapefruit, watermelon and mushrooms.
The following foods may be more likely to be genetically modified: apples, celery, bell peppers, peaches, strawberries, nectarines, grapes, spinach, lettuce, cucumbers, blueberries, potatoes, green peas, oranges, corn, cherry and sweet peppers.
You can also find information on the Internet in which countries GMOs are grown. If an eye-catching apple comes from a country that produces GMOs, those apples are most likely GMO.
Countries that have banned the import and production of GMOs are France, Switzerland and Hungary.
The largest producers of GMOs are the USA, Argentina, Brazil, China and India, which even produce GMO cotton.
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