High-Risk Foods
More and more people are demanding food transparency from their farmers and supermarkets; however, pro-GMO advocates are meeting these demands with resistance. While we have won some food-labeling battles, it is still important for consumers to understand what they are eating and where it comes from. The people at the Non-GMO Project Verification Program are here to help!
The Non-GMO Project Verification Program has three GMO risk categories: high risk, monitored, and low risk.
Included in the “High Risk” crops are:
| -Alfalfa | -Soy |
| -Canola | -Sugar Beets |
| -Corn | -Zucchini and Yellow Summer Squash |
| -Cotton | -Animal products (milk, meat, eggs, etc.) due to feed contamination |
| -Papaya |
Included in the “Monitored” crops are:
| -Chard | -Flax |
| -Rutabaga | -Rice |
| -Bok Choy | -Wheat |
| -Acorn Squash | -Potato |
Also, beware of common ingredients derived from these products, such as high-fructose corn syrup and of animal products that were produced by GMO contaminated feeds. Here at Hiland Naturals we are committed to providing farmers with a feed option that is completely verified non-GMO to help ensure that your animal products are as well!
For more information visit livingnongmo.org
(data source: The Non-GMO Project)
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