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[Ketra]

@Mindy D  I don’t know where you got that nutritional information about it not being genetically modified because 

the Impossible Burger manufacturer states it has been genetically modified in their own article, from their website.

https://faq.impossiblefoods.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019100553-What-is-soy-leghemoglobin-or-heme-

Do you make heme using genetic modification?

Yes. We genetically engineer yeast to make “soy leghemoglobin” or “heme” -- one of the key ingredients in the Impossible Burger. This process allows us to make heme at scale with the lowest achievable environmental impact.

We make heme using a yeast engineered with the gene for soy leghemoglobin. First, we grow yeast via fermentation. Then, we isolate the soy leghemoglobin (containing heme) from the yeast, and add it to the Impossible Burger, where it combines with other micronutrients to create delicious, meaty flavor.

While we first harvested leghemoglobin directly from soy plants, we realized that in order to make enough plant-based heme to feed the world -- and avoid the destructive environmental impact of animal agriculture -- we would need to make it using fermentation. By producing heme in yeast, we also avoid digging up soy plants to harvest the root nodules, which would promote erosion and release carbon stored in the soil.

The patty itself is made from Impossible Foods' signature burger blend which includes soy protein, potato protein, coconut oil, sunflower oil, salt, yeast and a variety of emulsifying agents. The key, not-so-secret ingredient is heme, an iron-rich molecule that gives Impossible burgers a meaty taste.

A variety of emulsifying agents? Everything they put in them has been genetically modified, from the soy to the potatoes.

[Mindy D]

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@Ketra wrote:

@Mindy D  I don’t know where you got that nutritional information about it not being genetically modified because 

the Impossible Burger manufacturer states it has been genetically modified in their own article, from their website.

https://faq.impossiblefoods.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019100553-What-is-soy-leghemoglobin-or-heme-

Do you make heme using genetic modification?

Yes. We genetically engineer yeast to make “soy leghemoglobin” or “heme” -- one of the key ingredients in the Impossible Burger. This process allows us to make heme at scale with the lowest achievable environmental impact.

We make heme using a yeast engineered with the gene for soy leghemoglobin. First, we grow yeast via fermentation. Then, we isolate the soy leghemoglobin (containing heme) from the yeast, and add it to the Impossible Burger, where it combines with other micronutrients to create delicious, meaty flavor.

While we first harvested leghemoglobin directly from soy plants, we realized that in order to make enough plant-based heme to feed the world -- and avoid the destructive environmental impact of animal agriculture -- we would need to make it using fermentation. By producing heme in yeast, we also avoid digging up soy plants to harvest the root nodules, which would promote erosion and release carbon stored in the soil.

The patty itself is made from Impossible Foods' signature burger blend which includes soy protein, potato protein, coconut oil, sunflower oil, salt, yeast and a variety of emulsifying agents. The key, not-so-secret ingredient is heme, an iron-rich molecule that gives Impossible burgers a meaty taste.

A variety of emulsifying agents? Everything they put in them has been genetically modified, from the soy to the potatoes.

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The non genetically modified oroduct is a competitor’s of Impossible Burger. Their company is called Beyond Meat and the ingredients I posted are for one of their products, Beyond Burger. This product is made from ground pea powder and no ingredients are GMO. 

[QueenDanceALot]

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@Mindy D wrote:

BEYOND MEAT burgers have better ingredients. Not genetically modified

Beyond Burger™. The world's first plant-based burger that looks, cooks, and satisfies like beef without GMOs, soy, or gluten. Find It in the meat aisle. Beyond Burger™ ...

Size: 4 oz

Serving Per Container: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 250

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% Daily Value*

Calcium10%

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Calories From Fat 140Cal

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Cholesterol 0mg0%

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Dietary Fiber 1g4%

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Iron25%

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Potassium 300mg9%

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Protein 20g40%

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Saturated Fat 4g20%

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Sodium 390mg16%

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Sugars 0g

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Total Carbohydrate 5g2%

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Total Fat 17g26%

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Trans Fat 0g

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Vitamin A0%

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Vitamin C0%

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* Percentage of Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Ingredients:

Water, Pea Protein Isolate*, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Refined Coconut Oil, Rice Protein, Natural Flavors, Mung Bean Protein, Methylcellulose, Potato Starch, Contains 1% Or Less: Apple Extract, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Vinegar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Sunflower Lecithin, Beet Juice Extract, Pomegranate Fruit Powder, Lycopene Color (From Tomato).

Allergens & Warnings:CONTAINS NO PEANUTS OR TREE NUTS.

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Plant based eating is very good (and not processed! - ideally), but can anyone say that this stuff isn't highly processed?

This is not a healthy alternative to meat.

[sidsmom]

At the end of the day,

organic this & organic that....just noise & 

gmo this & gmo that....just noise. 

[Ketra]

@Mindy D Got it.😊 Different brand of plant based burger. 😉

Sorry!

[QueenDanceALot]

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@cherry wrote:

I don't care what other people eat. I wouldn't touch that stuff if you paid  me

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@cherry 

I would eat an Impossible Burger or a Beyond Burger for a million dollars.

Yes, I would!

[cherry]

Maybe it can happen for you @QueenDanceALot ..best of luck

[Cakers3]

At the end of the day...

plant this and plant that. 

Just noise.

After all, what's a little pesticide in your salad?

Let people be, ftlog.

[QueenDanceALot]

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@cherry wrote:

Maybe it can happen for you @QueenDanceALot ..best of luck

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@cherry 

I'm waiting for the offers to come pouring in!

[cherry]

@Cakers3  it makes me wonder why the sense of desperation, and the need to control others food choices..I don't understand it ,do you?