Fake Food Series: šØ GMO 2.0 Is Here⦠and Itās Wearing a New Disguise
- ketogenicfasting
- Aug 14, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: May 15
In recent years, biotech companies have repackagedĀ genetically modified technologies under fancy new names: synthetic biologyĀ and precision fermentation. šš§¬Donāt be fooledāthese are just GMO 2.0Ā in slick marketing clothes.
And worse? They're not even required to carry a GMO label. š±
š§Ŗ What IsĀ Precision Fermentation, Anyway?
Microorganisms like bacteria and yeast are genetically engineeredĀ to produce proteins that mimicĀ the taste and texture of real meat š„©, dairy š§, and even eggs š„.This high-tech process is dubbed āprecision fermentation.ā
Sounds futuristic, right? Well⦠it is. And unregulated.Ā ā ļø
š Biotech Boom: A 250% Rise in Startups
In the last 5 years, over 400 biotech startupsĀ have launched using synthetic biology to create animal-free dairy, ice cream šØ, meat alternatives, vanilla flavoring, and even perfumes.Their justification? Vague promises about animal welfare and environmental impact.
šš±But whereās the proof?

š A $15 Billion Market by 2028
The synthetic biology market in North America is projected to skyrocket from $4B in 2021Ā to $15B by 2028. And with that rise, weāre watching family dairy farms and traditional food makers struggleĀ to survive. šš

ā ļø Precision Fermentation ā Traditional Fermentation
Weāve used fermentation for thousands of yearsāthink sourdough š, yogurt š„, kombucha š¹. Thatās naturalĀ fermentation.
Precision fermentation, on the other hand, combines AI š¤, machine learning, and genetic engineering 𧬠in laboratory tanks to produce "bioengineered" food-like substances.
Letās be clear: this is not foodāitās software-generated bio-mass.
š·ļø No Transparency. No Labels. No Thanks.
The 2016 National Bio-engineered Food Disclosure StandardĀ (launched in 2020) requires BE (bioengineered) disclosures.
But guess what? These products still donāt require a GMO label. š”Consumers are being deceivedĀ into thinking these are ānaturalā or āplant-basedā foods.
šļø Whatās in the Feed? And What Happens to the Waste?
Synthetic fermentation needs feedstockācheap sugar and protein from GMO soy š± and corn š½.
And the bio-waste? Itās often gene-edited, antibiotic-resistant sludgeĀ that canāt be composted or landfilled. There are zero regulationsĀ on how it's disposed of. ā£ļø
šæ Plant-Based Fans, Take Note!
Precision fermentation has hijackedĀ the plant-based food movement with lab-grown, hyper-processed ingredientsĀ that have nothing to do with actual agriculture. ššMore than 75% of processed foods now contain GMOs, and the natural foods community is under attack by well-funded GMO lobbyists and tech moguls. š°š§
š āāļø Natural Food Advocates Are Pushing Back
This synthetic takeover is outraging natural and organic advocatesāand we at COMFORT KETOĀ stand firmly with them. šŖš„We believe in real food, grown with respect for nature and human health.
⨠Know what youāre eating. Stay informed. Choose real.
Say NO to synthetic biology disguised as ācleanā food. šš½ļø
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