Guest guest Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I've been asking the different companies whose products I use whether they will be buying the new GMO sugar from the GMO sugar beets (will be half the US-made sugar and not really tested for safety). Here's the reply I got from Nestle, whose baking chips I use because I can get them bulk. Dear Nestlé Consumer, Thank you for contacting Nestlé® Chocolate and Confections. Nestlé USA uses ingredients derived from genetically-modified crops in some of our products. Over the last ten years, farmers have switched to new crops developed using biotechnology. These crops have allowed farmers to significantly reduce their use of pesticides and to conserve topsoil, which we feel are important benefits to everyone. The FDA has carefully evaluated these new crops and has concluded that the foods made from them are the same as their un-modified counterparts with respect to nutrition, composition and their ability to be used as food ingredients. Additionally, the allergenic potential of these foods has not been affected. We have carefully reviewed the safety information on these crops and are in agreement with expert scientists at the FDA and university research centers. Nestlé USA products are manufactured under strict quality control conditions to meet or exceed all applicable government and industry standards. Because of Nestlé USA's own high standards and the FDA regulations to which all of our products are subject, you can rest assured that all of our products are safe. We appreciate your interest and hope you will visit our website often for the latest information on our products and promotions. Sincerely, Consumer Response Representative Ref: N16535194 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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