Flavr Savr Flavr Savr (also known as CGN-89564-2; pronounced "flavor saver"), is a genetically modified tomato that was the first commercially grown genetically engineered food to be granted a license for human consumption. It was developed by the Californian company Calgene in the 1980s. [1]
If you were interested in tomatoes back in the mid-1990s, you probably heard of the Flavr Savr, the genetically-engineered (GE) tomato from the Californian company Calgene.
The Flavr Savr tomato, developed by Calgene in California, was the first genetically engineered food product to be marketed, receiving significant attention from food-safety advocates and environmentalists.
Calgene submitted extensive data to the FDA, demonstrating that the Flavr Savr tomato was safe for human consumption and substantially equivalent to conventionally grown tomatoes.
The Flavr Savr Tomato: Unveiling the First Genetically Modified Food in ...
The Flavr Savr tomato, a genetically modified variety of tomato, was the first commercially available genetically engineered food to be granted a license for human consumption. Developed by Calgene, a biotech company, the Flavr Savr tomato was designed to have a longer shelf life and improved flavor.
After thorough evaluation, the FDA declared on , that the FlavrSavr tomato was as safe as conventionally bred tomatoes, making it the first genetically engineered whole food approved for commercial consumption.
This enzyme is one of the most abundant proteins in ripe tomato fruit and has long been thought to be responsible for softening in ripe tomatoes. The FLAVR SAVR tomato is the first...
The FDA's decision on the FLAVR SAVR tomato - marketed by Calgene, Inc. of Davis, California - marked the first time the agency evaluated a food that was genetically engineered. FLAVR SAVR tomatoes are modified to stay firm after harvest, so they can be left on the vine longer before shipping.