Arctic Apple Deregulated - Predictions?
The "rubber stamp" of regulatory approval , that takes millions of dollars and more than a decade to get, has been finally bestowed upon the Arctic Apple, and the company that invented it, Okanagan Specialty Fruits. This apple varieties have their browning mechanisms deactivated using RNAi, a process that essentially eliminates the enzyme required for the browning process. After years of testing and regulatory hoops, we can now enjoy them. 'Bout time! I've been hearing about the damn thing since the 90's. The Arctic Apple joins the ranks of one of the most tested foods of all time. These apples don't brown when you cut them, making them an improvement for many applications. I know I'll buy them because I like apple slices, and can have fresh ones, right from the apple rather than expensive pre-cut ones in bags with chemical treatments and modified atmospheres. There is plenty of discussion online about how it works and why it is of benef