New genetically modified purple tomato may stock shelves

Inhabitat
By Teresa BergenSep 20, 2022, 6:30 pm228 pts
While many people are suspicious of genetically modified foods, a new tomato just approved by the USDA has some special benefits: more nutrients, longer shelf life and a dazzling purple hue. The color adds more than just pizazz. These tomatoes are rich in anthocyanins, the same antioxidants that empurple…

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