The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that the genetically engineered non-browning apples and bruise-resistant potatoes are as safe and nutritious as their conventional counterparts, according to West Texas News.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved the apples and potatoes for commercial planting. USDA looks mainly at whether the crops would pose a threat to other plants, while the FDA looks the food’s safety.
The Arctic apples won’t turn brown when sliced or bruised. This could make sliced apples more appealing which could result in less wasted fruit.
The potatoes resist bruising and have been altered to lessen the production of a potential cancer-causing chemical, which takes place when the potatoes are fried.