What is "genetically engineered" mean with regard to food?

Answer by  Jenf (93)

Genetically engineered foods are foods that have had their DNA modified in some way. Most genetically engineered foods are vegetables. Corn is often modified to make it grow faster, look fresher or to change some other trait. Animals are sometimes also modified. Pigs have been modified so that their manure is lost phosphuric.

Answer by  AnnaTeague (806)

"Genetically engineered" food means that the DNA for the plants and animals has been artificially enhanced by splicing pieces of DNA to manipulate certain characteristics, such as size or flavor.