GMO in Your Everyday Cooking Oil

Are you pondering over the most budget-friendly option for your cooking oil needs? Let’s talk about Canola or rapeseed oil—affordable, but why so?

Hold the frying pan for a moment and let’s delve into the truth. Canola, a prominent choice in many kitchens, is one of Australia’s most genetically modified crops.

Under Australian regulations, labelling GMO ingredients is mandatory unless they’re present in particular amounts. This means that when GMOs are in small quantities, you won’t be informed about their presence in the product you’ve purchased.

Some Canola genes have been crossbred with animal DNA. The big question lingers—how do these genes enter and behave inside your body, even in tiny amounts?

Curious to know more about genetically engineered crops that sneak into your daily consumption? The top GMO crops are:

1. Cotton: Genetically modified cotton varieties have been widely grown in Australia since the late 1990s.
2. Canola: In Australia, genetically modified canola varieties, like Roundup Ready canola, have been cultivated since 2008.
3. Corn: Some genetically modified field corn varieties, engineered to resist pests and herbicides.
4. Sugar Beet: Genetically modified sugar beet varieties. These crops are mainly used for sugar production.
5. Soybean: While genetically modified soybeans are not cultivated in Australia, they are allowed for import and use as food or feed. Australia relies heavily on imported genetically modified soybean products.

Remember, there are no safe quantities of GMO products inside your body, and there are no labelling requirements for such ingredients when added to your daily produce below a threshold.

Let’s uncover the reality behind your cooking oil choices and ensure your kitchen is serving up more than just meals—let’s make it a hub for health!

Cook consciously,
Olga – Your Naturopath