Genetically modified food also known as Genetically Engineered food are the latest contribution of Genetic Engineering.Genetically modified food are made by inserting the genes of other species in their DNA.This kind of genetic engineering is done in microorganisms(GEMS-Genetically Engineered Microorganisms) , plants and animals.There are a variety of reasons for developing genetically modified organisms. The Flavr Savr tomato, the first commercially grown GM Food was came into origin to prevent the decaying of tomatoes .A gene was inserted in the tomato which delayed the ripening of fruits and thus increased the shelf life of fruit.
Current and future GM foods include:
Food that deliver vaccine: banana that yield Hepatitis B vaccine.
More nutritious food:rice with more iron and vitamins.
Plants producing new plastics.