A question of segregation: ‘ GM - free’ maize bread in Portugal

Quedas, Maria de Fátima; Ponte, João; Trindade, Carlos; Punt, Maarten; Wesseler, Justus

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Quedas, Maria de Fátima

Abstract(s)

We describe the maize supply chain in Portugal for maize bread, a traditional bread type. As this bread is not labelled as ‘contains genetically modified organisms’ it should not contain more than 0.9 per cent genetically modified ingredients. On the basis of interviews we identify a general lack of documentation of the presence or absence of genetically modified ingredients along the complete supply chain (farmers, traders, mills and bakeries). Part of this deficiency is probably driven by a lack of awareness of the labelling rules at the end of the supply chain.

Keywords

Pão Farinha de milho Milho Organismo modificado geneticamente Abastecimento Preço Comercialização Panificação Inquérito

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.15/1462

Citation

Quedas, F., Ponte, J., Trindade, C., Punt, M., & Wesseler, J. (2016). A question of segregation: 'GM-free' maize Bread in Portugal. Eurochoices, 15(1), 59-63. doi:10.1111/1746-692X.12121