FDA Approves Del Monte's Pinkglow® Pineapple: A Sweet, Juicy GMO
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the green light for the sale of Del Monte's Pinkglow® pineapple, a genetically modified fruit with pink flesh. This unique pineapple is grown exclusively by Del Monte on a select farm in Costa Rica.
The Pinkglow® pineapple's distinctive colour comes from lycopene, a pigment also found in red or pink-fleshed fruits. Traditionally, pineapples have yellow flesh due to a reduction of lycopene and an increase in beta-carotene as they mature. Lycopene in pink pineapple fruit has antioxidant properties and may help reduce the risk of certain cancers and slow their spread.
The pink pineapple is the result of genetic modification, making it a GMO. Del Monte is the sole grower, using vegetative propagation on their Costa Rican farm. The company markets the Pinkglow® pineapple as juicier and sweeter than traditional varieties, with less bromelain. However, home gardeners are unlikely to grow pink pineapples due to low chances of natural mutation and protective measures taken by Del Monte.
Before shipping, the pineapple's crown is removed to prevent consumers from growing their own plants. The search for the fruit's developer did not provide clear information, but it's known that PinkPineapple is a Japanese adult video production company, not related to the fruit's development.
The FDA's approval opens the U.S. market for Del Monte's Pinkglow® pineapple. Consumers can now enjoy this unique, potentially health-beneficial fruit. However, its cultivation remains restricted to Del Monte's select farm, ensuring the trademarked brand's exclusivity.
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