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==Heath Benefits and Risks==
==Heath Benefits and Risks==
Apples have long been recognized as a healthy food. Although they contain sugar ([[fructose]]) they offer a variety of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes which are health for humans and many animals. Because of the health benefits of apples, the saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" was coined. Unfortunately, modern apples are usually grown in the presence of [[Pesticide|pesticides]]. These pesticides do find their way into this fruit to some extent, even when only the ground is sprayed.<br />
Apples have long been recognized as a healthy food. Although they contain sugar ([[fructose]]) they offer a variety of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes which are health for humans and many animals. Because of the health benefits of apples, the saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" was coined. Unfortunately, modern apples are usually grown in the presence of [[pesticide]]s. These pesticides find their way into this fruit to some extent, even when only the ground is sprayed.
Perhaps of greater concern to many is the new [[genetically modified]] apple variety called ''Arctic''.<ref>https://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/aphisdocs/10_16101p.pdf</ref> This variety was developed and released as quietly as possible by Okanagan Specialty Fruits.<ref>http://naturalsociety.com/genetically-modified-apples-newest-gmo-creation</ref> It is designed primarily to resist browning from oxygen exposure like regular apples. For a long time, browning has been a problem for caterers and food services, so this apple will probably be popular among the like as intended.
Perhaps of greater concern to many is the new [[genetically modified]] apple variety called ''Arctic''.<ref>https://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/aphisdocs/10_16101p.pdf</ref> This variety was developed and released as quietly as possible by Okanagan Specialty Fruits.<ref>http://naturalsociety.com/genetically-modified-apples-newest-gmo-creation</ref> It is designed to better resist browning from oxygen exposure than regular apples in order to address the concerns of caterers and food services.
== References ==
== References ==