Q. Is Chica a Spanish name?
Borrowed from Spanish chica (“girl”).
Q. Which brand of banana is the best?
Chiquita
Q. Are Dole bananas safe?
Are bananas safe to eat? Yes, the quality of the fruit is not at all affected and bananas remain safe to eat.
Q. What does 4011 mean on bananas?
1. Conventionally grown produce has four digits on the sticker. If you buy a banana with a four-digit code (4011 is the code for bananas) on the sticker, that banana was conventionally grown with the use of pesticides.
Q. How can you tell if a banana is GMO?
Genetically engineered (GM) fruit has a five-numeral PLU prefaced by the number 8. Example: A conventionally grown banana would be 4011. An organically grown banana would be 94011. A genetically engineered banana would be 84011.
Q. What foods have no GMO in them?
Shop at farmer’s markets and remember that most produce is safe non GMO, even conventional varieties, with the exception of corn, radicchio, beets, Hawaiian papaya, zucchini and yellow summer squash. Organic whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds are safe.
Q. Which GMO foods to avoid?
Top 10 GMO-Filled Foods to Avoid
- Canned Soup. Although you may enjoy it when you are sick or on a chilly winter day, most pre-made soups contain GMOs.
- Corn. In 2011, nearly 88 percent of corn grown in the U.S. is genetically modified.
- Soy.
- Canola Oil.
- Papayas.
- Yellow Squash/Zucchinis.
- Meat.
- Milk.
Q. Why you should avoid GMO foods?
Some genetically engineered crops are more resistant to pesticides, which could allow farmers to use more of these chemicals on the land. The result could be polluted bodies of water, due to runoff, and damaged soil. Clearly, the negative effects of GMOs could span from our health to our environment.
Q. How can we avoid GMO?
8 Tips on How to Avoid GMO Foods
- Look for the USDA Organic Seal.
- Look for foods verified as GMO-free.
- Avoid buying processed foods.
- Eats lots of fresh and frozen produce.
- Try dried grains, beans, nuts and seeds, except for corn and soy.
Q. What is the pros and cons of GMO?
The pros of GMO crops are that they may contain more nutrients, are grown with fewer pesticides, and are usually cheaper than their non-GMO counterparts. The cons of GMO foods are that they may cause allergic reactions because of their altered DNA and they may increase antibiotic resistance.
