Are there truly GMO foods in Poland - more drawbacks or benefits?
Wojciech Wiśniewski
2026-03-25
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Foodstuffs with genetic modification also have their weaknesses and advantages. Yet, we are hearing increasingly about the drawbacks of GM products, despite lacking sufficient knowledge on the subject. What should we genuinely know, in order to form our own stance on this matter?
Genetically modified foods
Genetically modified foods are primarily everyday products that appear on store shelves and later end up in our homes, kitchens, and stomachs. These include various types of grains such as wheat, rapeseed, barley, soybeans, as well as vegetables and fruits like potatoes, tomatoes, apples, or grapes. Examples of GM (genetically modified) products include: seedless grapes, which enhance their nutritional value and allow them to be given to young children and used in various baked goods. Rapeseed with reduced levels of unsaturated fatty acids, which cause oils to spoil faster and have a shorter shelf life. Soybeans enriched with higher protein content. Potatoes with increased starch content, used for industrial purposes. Wheat flour with elevated gluten levels to improve its stickiness during cake and pastry production, particularly in confectionery. Tomatoes with extended shelf life and the removal of the factor causing ripening. Genetically modified food products must display information about their composition and modified content in a visible location on the label to inform consumers about the presence of modifications. GM foods are popular in the West and Europe, yet in some countries, the cultivation and sale of products containing modified ingredients are strictly prohibited. In Poland, GM products are rarely encountered, but they are available and sold in larger stores.
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