It is estimated that 70% - 80% of the processed foods on grocery shelves in the United States contain GMO ingredients. Foods with certain ingredients, like corn (including High Fructose Corn Syrup - HFCS), soybeans, and canola, are almost certain to contain GMOs, since at least 80% (and that figure is probably low) grown in the United States is genetically modified. Meat and dairy products are likely to have been raised on "factory farms," where they are in crowded quarters and possibly given hormones created through genetic engineering, and high levels of antibiotics.
Most fruits and vegetables have not been genetically modified, but sweet corn, sugar beets, and crookneck squash have been: so have potatoes and tomatoes. As far as is known, there are no GMO potatoes or tomatoes that are being sold commercially.
GMO, also known as genetically modified organism, is a type of organism whose DNA has been altered with the use of genetic engineering. Some believe that GMO food is bad for us because it's not natural and may lead to health risks.
In regards to eating the GMO food, no there is no difference, but when you look at the ecological impact, GMO foods have benefit the earth by producing their own pesticide, which lowers the need for pesticides. GMO foods can also be resistant to some pesticides. I suggest watching the video by Kurzgesagt to find out more.
GMO corn and soy are no more productive than non-GMO corn and soy.
I don't have a list yet but you can be pretty sure that snacks made with corn from the USA have GMO corn in them. I have read that about 97% of corn grown in the US is GMO. So, Cheetos, Doritos and other snacks imported from the US. You will need to discover the source of the corn which is in Philippine products such as Chippy. I read that GMO corn has been tested but I don't know if GMO corn is grown in the Philippines. In the US GMO soybeans are also grown. So, be careful of imported soy ingredients. See more about GMO at my blog: timotraveling.blogspot.com Click on the GMO and Vegetarian tiles.
The effects of GMO food is not yet known. Though some say there are no harmful effects, others question that and claim there is anecdotal evidence that GMO foods are harmful to health.
Most people who don't want GMO food are not convinced it is totally safe for human consumption.
There is no evidence that currently used GMO food is any more helpful to people or the world than non-GMO food. In fact, there is anecdotal evidence that GMO crops widely grown in the United States are actually harmful to the environment, health, biodiversity, and organic farming.
GMO ingredients are any foods or food ingredients that have been genetically modified in a lab.
No advantages of GMO foods are known, except for the farmers who grow them and the companies that engineer them.
GMO food is very common in the United States. At least 70% (probably more) of the corn and soybeans grown are GMO. 70% or more of the processed foods in grocery stores contain GMO ingredients. More GMO foods are being developed.
At this point in time, it appears they do, although they of course don't advertise that they do.
Papaya was first produced as a GMO at the University of Hawaii in the 1980s. GMO Papayas are available for consumption in both the US and Canada.