Food Directory
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- AgBios
Regulatory and risk assessment information on agricultural biotechnology products, including genetically modified foods and crops. - AgBioWorld
Sponsored by scientists in favor of crop biotechnology. Members include Nobel Prize winners Norman Bourlaug and James Watson. - Agent Orange
Personal pages give an overview of the extent of genetic engineering in plants and animals as well what some of the hazards might be. - Alliance for Better Foods
Encourages fact-based discussion about developments in plant biotechnology. - BBC Special report: Food under the microscope
Questions and answers, articles, and a debate between a biotech company and Greenpeace, plus links to pro and con sites. - Center for Food Safety
An environmental and public health organization which has initiated landmark legal actions against the FDA and EPA to preserve the integrity of the food supply. - Co-Extra Project
The project deals with the co-existence and traceability in the GM and non-GM supply chains. Co-Extra is a 4-years Integrated Project funded by the European Commission. News, events and information about the project. - Debunking Myths of Genetic Engineering in Crops
Article attacking genetic engineering, with references, by E. Ann Clark. - Engineering Crops in a Needy World
Presentation of the genetically modified food debate in India. - GE Free Food Guide
A guide to buying genetically engineering free and organic food in New Zealand. - Genetic Engineering In Agriculture
A virtual book about applications of genetic engineering in agriculture,and about the movement trying to discredit it. - Genetically Engineered Foods - Safety Problems
Health and environmental problems with genetically engineered crops and foods explained in a summarized form. Authored by a global scientist network for independent interdisciplinary evaluation of the safety and value of new technologies. - Genetically Manipulated Food News
Information on the spread of genetic modification in the food supply as well as the politics and legal issues. Searchable index by subject and date. - Genetically Manipulated Plants Used for Food
Articles, commentary and links to other sources, with emphasis on the findings of Dr. A. Pusztai. - Genetically Modified Food - UK and World News
Archive of news articles about GM foods, from 1998 to the present. Also includes editorials about the risks, lack of safety testing, and proponents of the products. - Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms
Overview of genetically modified foods, crops, organisms. Pros and cons of genetic modification. - Global Issues: Genetically Engineered Food
Outlines scientific and consumer concerns about genetically engineered and modified foods. Safety, food patents, Monsanto's role and media coverage are addressed. - Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Mission is to create environmentally and economically sustainable rural communities through sound agriculture and trade policy. Includes ongoing campaigns to fight genetically engineered foods. - Monsanto
Corporate information about Monsanto, a major producer of GM seeds, as well as educational material, news and a long list of links. - Myths About GMO
VegSource.com paper argues that biotech has no benefits for starving people in the developing world. - The Non-GMO Source
Monthly newsletter (with paid subscription) on possible market opportunities for non-genetically engineered agricultural and food products. - Norfolk Genetic Information Network (NGIN)
UK and international news; articles; quotations by scientists. - Organic Seed Alliance
Supports the ethical development and stewardship of the genetic resources of agricultural seed. - Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology
Headlines on genetically modified food, agricultural biotechnology and transgenic animals, intended for the public, media, and policymakers. - Quotations by scientists on the safety of GM foods
"There is an awful lot unknown about hazards of new [GM food] crops and until it is fully tested we should not be subjecting people to risks, least of all young children." - SIRC
A page on GM food at the website of the Social Issues Research Centre. - Socio-Political Impact of Biotechnology in Developing Countries
Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD): "food security in the developing countries must not come to depend on surpluses from the industrialised countries or, worse, food aid..." [Novartis is a biotechnology company] - Synthetic Genetically-Engineered Bio-Tech Foods
Health and environmental risks with scientific findings. News and info about regulation, campaigns, biotech companies, US and WTO demands, diary, books, and links. "The biggest experiment in human history has begun, with us as the guinea pigs and the planets ecological system as the test site. The genetech industry wants it all kept quiet..." - Why the USDA's Technology Protection System Benefits Agriculture
The USDA responds to frequently asked questions about the Technology Protection System, which blocks germination of seeds in a crop and requires the purchase of new seeds. - Yes on H for a GMO-Free Mendocino County
Information about an approved measure in a California county that banned the growing of genetically altered crops and animals. - Terminator technology threatening African farmers' rights
Article in Afrol News on the possible effects of the terminator gene on southern African agriculture. (June 21, 2001)
Random Indian Recipes:-
- Gobi Manchurian
Boil 2 cups of water and add 1/2 tsp salt and cook cauliflower florets for about 5-6 min.drain it and keep aside. In another bowl make a batter of half cornflour,maida,half portion of the ginger garlic paste,red chilly powder,ajinomoto and salt. Dip the florets one by one in batter and deep fry in a hot oil till golden and keep aside. In another kadai take ... - Undhiyo
Mix all above muthia ingredients in a bowl and knead dough without using water. Make small balls and deep fry in oil till golden and keep aside. Make pieces of all vegetables. Mix all masala ingredient and apply to chopped vegetables. In a cooker heat one bowl oil and fry whole red chilly.ajwain and hing. Now pour all vegetables in tadka and fry again for 2-3 min. Add 1-2 cup of water and cover the cooker. Allow to cook on low flame for 30-40 min. Allow cooker to cool. Now add fried muthias and mix well. Undhiyo is ready. - Aamras
Soak alphonso mangoes in water for 1 hour. After 1 hour press mangoes by fingers lightly. Remove the tip and skin of mangoes. Press and take out the pulp into a bowl. With the help of milk take out all the remaining pulp of the seeds. Mix both in the blender and blend till smooth. Add sugar and elaichi powder. Enjoy with hot puris. - Samosa
Boil potatoes and green peas. Chop onion and coriander leaves. Heat 2-3 tbsp oil and mix in maida and make smooth dough adding salt and warm water. Keep aside for 30 min. In a pan heat 1 tbsp oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. when they started to crackle add onion and kadipatta and fry for 2-3 min. Now add ginger garlic paste and again fry for 2-3 min. Add dhania jeera powder,turmeric powder and salt. Lastly add mashed potatoes, ... - Lasun Chakli
In a mixing bowl take rice flour,besan, dry lasun chatni,carom seeds,sesame seeds,sugar and salt. Heat two cups of water in a deep pan and add one tbsp of oil and bring it to boil. Add the flour mixture into the hot water. stir continuously on low flame. Cook till the mixture gets a dough consistency. Remove from the heat. cover and allow to cool for ten minutes. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Knead the dough finely. Put a portion of ... - Kheema
First cook kheema in pressure cooker with little water. Make onion paste and chop tomato and coriander leaves. In kadai heat oil and fry onion paste for 2 min. Then add ginger garlic paste and fry for some time. Now add chopped tomato and again fry for 2 min. Add red chilly powder, ... - Kadai Paneer
Cut paneer and capsicum in long pieces. Make fine paste of onion, tomato, ginger and salt. Heat butter in a pan. Add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon. Then add ground paste,red chilly powder and orange colour. Allow to cook on medium flame till oil seperates. Add paneer and capsicum pieces. Cook again for 4-5 min on low flame. When the capsicum are done remove from the flame. Kadai paneer is ready. Serve hot with naan or roti. - Smoke Chicken
First clean the chicken and apply ginger garlic paste,curd,salt and red colour and keep aside for 1 hour. After one hour in a pan take 2 tbsp oil and fry onion for 4-5 min. Add red chilly powder,turmeric powder and fry for one min. Now pour marinated chicken in pan and allow to cook. When oil started to seperate from the mixture add garam masala powder. Burn koyla on gas. When koyla burn fully put this koyla in ... - Dabeli
First boil potato and mash it by adding red chilly powder,garam masala powder, turmeric powder,chat masala, tamarind pulp,sugar,asafoetida and salt. Mix well and check the seasoning. Chop onion and coriander leaves finely. In a kadai heat butter and add potato mixture and add little water to cook for 4-5 min. Remove from kadai.mix chopped onion, ... - Dhondas
Grate cucumber. remove seeds.take cucumber juice. Soak chana dal in water for 30 min. In a big pan take grated cucumber with juice and add soaked chana dal,coconut pieces,jeera powder,turmeric powder and salt.and keep to boil. In another pan take ghee and fry rawa for 4-5 min on low flame. then pour boiled cucumber water. Cook on low flame.then add ...