United Kingdom: Purple Tomatoes. Biotech Gets Colorful UK 2008. GAIN Report Number UK8019

摘要

News of a home-grown biotech product that could deliver potential consumer health benefits has been well-received in the UK. The UK has been at the forefront of primary research, funded by European and UK entities, to develop tomatoes with high levels of anthocyanins. These are deep red pigments with antioxidant capabilities thought to protect against a range of serious diseases. Recent surveys in Europe and the UK have shown that there is an increased understanding of the role that biotech crops could play in global food security. However, it is hoped that purple tomatoes and other second generation biotech products with tangible consumer benefits could encourage more consumers to accept GM.