The title of this article (if one can call it that)-- ie «Who paid
for the golden rice eco-attack?»
Greenpeace has flamed false fears in the Philippines and elsewhere by labeling golden rice a «threat to food security and nutrition» and demanding that nations permit «no room on our plates
for golden rice.»
«In particular, since carotenes are hydrophobic, there needs to be a sufficient amount of fat present in the diet
for golden rice (or most other vitamin A supplements) to be able to alleviate vitamin A deficiency.
WUWT readers may recall that since Dr. Moore has decided to speak out against global warming and
for Golden Rice, Greenpeace is trying to disappear his status with the organization, much like people were disappeared in Soviet Russia.
However, and perhaps Pollan mixed that one up, unpolished brown rice indeed takes more time to cook (i.e. higher costs in terms of time and fuel may matter for the poor acceptance), but this is not the case
for Golden Rice.
It is true that a certain amount of fat is needed for the bioavailability of vitamin A. However, according to the literature only 5 g / d are sufficient, whereas even in the poorest quintile of households in India average fat intake per adult equivalent is 35 g / d, and e.g. on the Maldives the fat intake of children aged 1 - 3 years is 22 (± 11) g / d, i.e.
for Golden Rice to work no additional fat is needed in the diet of the target groups.
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But Adrian Dubock, who was not directly involved in the work but who is a Switzerland - based manager
for the Golden Rice Project, which promotes the development of the engineered crop, believes most of the charges to be baseless.
The technological breakthrough
for golden rice came back in 1999, and the crop quickly became a symbol for those who believe in the lifesaving potential of GM crops.
For Golden Rice β - carotene, analysis of serum samples by liquid chromatography / atmospheric pressure chemical ionization - mass spectrometry (23) showed that the labeled β - carotene was absorbed intact after consumption of the cooked Golden Rice.
In a recent article, Donald J MacKenzie of IRRI applauded the approval of Bangladesh government
for Golden Rice release this 2018 following clearance from FSANZ.
Laguna, Philippines - The recent release of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) approval report of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) application
for a Golden Rice «safety stamp» and trade liability clearance have garnered negative reactions and widespread critique.
ICRR plans to submit all safety information to government regulators who will review these data as part of the approval process
for Golden Rice before it can be made available to farmers and consumers.
Because most rice is consumed near to where it is grown, it is envisioned that there will be low distribution costs
for Golden Rice.
For Golden Rice, the research is still ongoing so that it will have comparable yield as local high - yielding varieties.
The national rice institutes plan to submit all safety information to government regulators who will review these data as part of the approval process
for Golden Rice before it can be made available to farmers and consumers.
The nutrition study is necessary to determine the potential
for Golden Rice to be used as a public health approach for reducing vitamin A deficiency.
Gary Toenniessen, managing director at the Rockefeller Foundation, shares the origin of the idea
for Golden Rice.
We were delighted last year when the Philippine Farmers» Advisory Board, a group composed of national and regional farmers» organizations that provides input on agriculture matters to government agencies, issued a statement of support
for our Golden Rice research as well, after our dialogue with their leadership.
Not exact matches
I agree that marinating at least an hour would make them even better, but I did a 20 minute marinade and they were still delicious.I paired mine with spiced Basmati
rice with
golden raisins and pistachios and
for dessert, I made the Mango Lassi Parfaits, also on this site, and they were fabulous!
Cook, only stirring every other minute or so,
for 5 - 8 minutes until the
rice is
golden and warmed throughout.
* If ever there was a clear - cut cause
for outrage, it is the concerted campaign by Greenpeace and other nongovernmental organizations, as well as by individuals, against
Golden Rice.
Stir
for a few seconds, until the
rice is
golden.
Four years after the first militant uprooting of
Golden Rice, waves of protest mobilisations stir anew in the Philippines and Bangladesh against its commercialisation, while debate rages on in Indonesia, India and other Asian countries where
Golden Rice is planned
for commercial release.
Add in the cooled jasmine
rice, tossing to coat, then let sit
for 1 - 2 minutes to crisp up and get
golden.
Golden turmeric
rice with corn, peppers and cheese, a super quick and delicious dish
for the entire family.
Heat the oil in a large pan or pot over medium - high heat; add garlic and stir
for less than 1 minute then add the cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower
rice is tender and slightly
golden brown, about 6 - 9 minutes.
A few years ago, I found a recipe
for Chicken and
Golden Rice inside an issue of Food and Wine Magazine.
Chicken and
Golden Rice for One!
In going through my recipes files, I came across this family favorite recipe and decided to scale down the ingredients to make an quick, easy and equally delicious, Chicken and
Golden Rice For One.
2 cups
Rice Flour 1 cup Tapioca Flour 1/2 cup Garbanzo Flour (plus about 4 Tablespoons
for dusting) 1/4 cup ground
golden flax seeds 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 Tablespoons vinegar 1 3/4 cups warm water 2 Tablespoons poppy seeds or sesame seeds 2 Tablespoons unsweetened nondairy milk or water.
The curry from the Rajma made an excellent replacement
for marinara sauce and the kidney bean - red onion topping over a sizzling
golden rice crust, all of which was enveloped in a lava of hot oozy cheese, it rocked my world!
Apart from
Golden Rice, Asia is a huge market
for the bioscience industry wherein a plethora of GM crops are being introduced or are in the process of commercialization.
Syngenta, while claiming that the
Golden Rice will be made royalty - free
for farmers earning ten thousand dollars or less a year, has not yet relinquished their more than 70 patents to the
Golden Rice technology.
Panerio is referring to the recent study made by scientists from India showing that the derived lines of
Golden Rice produced abnormality and poor yield performance making it unfit
for commercial cultivation.
FOR THE CAKE 1 1/4 cups sorghum flour Bob's Red Mill 1 cup brown
rice flour Bob's Red Mill 1/2 cup tapioca flour Bob's Red Mill 1/4 cup potato starch Bob's Red Mill 2 teaspoons baking powder Bob's Red Mill 1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum 1 teaspoon baking soda Bob's Red Mill 1 3/4 cups sugar: evaporated cane juice (Trader Joe's organic) 2/3 cup coconut oil (Trader Joe's organic) 1 tablespoon ground
golden flaxseeds (Nuts.com, organic) 1 tablespoon soy lecithin granules (optional — makes a richer cake) 1 cup water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Simply Organic 1 cup non dairy milk Westsoy, Organic, Unsweetened Plain 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (Trader Joe's Organic)
RESIST Agrochemical TNCs together with the All UP Academic Employees Union and NNARA — Youth UP Manila conducted a Round Table Discussion with civil society organizations regarding the imminent approval of
Golden Rice application
for direct use and open field testing.
Testbiotech pointed out this study and the unintended effects of
Golden Rice which «show genetic instability if they are crossed with other varieties; these were not discussed by FSANZ even though they are also relevant
for food safety».
Critics say that
Golden Rice is a Trojan horse, which will open the rice industry for more genetically modified r
Rice is a Trojan horse, which will open the
rice industry for more genetically modified r
rice industry
for more genetically modified
ricerice.
MASIPAG however, believes that
Golden Rice is only intended to project a clean and wholesome image
for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and make it acceptable, since
Golden Rice is aimed
for so - called «humanitarian purposes.»
A recent study made by scientist in India showed that the derived lines of
Golden Rice produced phenotypic abnormality and poor agronomic performance making it unfit
for commercial cultivation.
Apart from an application
for Direct Use, the proponents have renewed an application to open field test
Golden Rice in the municipalities of San Mateo in Isabela and Muñoz in Nueva Ecija.
The proposed House Resolution will seek to facilitate further awareness - raising among stakeholders, and is expected to compel the
Golden Rice proponents to be transparent on the status, process and plans for the GM r
Rice proponents to be transparent on the status, process and plans
for the GM
ricerice.
In recent study, scientists from India showed that the derived lines of
Golden Rice produced phenotypic abnormality and poor yield performance making it unfit
for commercial cultivation.
Yet
Golden Rice is planned
for widespread release» said Dr Nisperos during the dialogue.
The recipe from the book that I'm sharing with you today is
for Saffron
Rice with
Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts, along with a variation
for Mixed White and Yellow
Rice.
The group also cited that the application
for Direct Use would subject unknowing communities to feeding studies in order to ascertain efficacy of
Golden Rice.
The DA - AO is also used by multinational companies and offices such as the Philrice, IRRI and universities such as UPLB in applying
for contained use and field testing of GM crops such as
Golden Rice, Bt cotton, GM corn, GM Papaya and many others.
Dr. Chito Medina, National Coordinator of MASIPAG called
for the various sectors to maximize the favorable court ruling to further intensify the resistance against Bt - talong and other GMOs, which include
Golden Rice and GM Corn.
During the dialogue, Dr Gene Nisperos of the Health Alliance
for Democracy raised his concern as the target of
Golden Rice are members of the vulnerable population such as preschool children and lactating mothers.