Are ugly apples genetically modified? How to identify genetically modified apples

1. Is it genetically modified?

Ugly apples are a kind of fruit grown in Xinjiang, Yunnan and other regions. Compared with the common apples, its skin color is uneven, and there are many spots and even scars on it. It is also very small in size. Therefore, many people say that ugly apples are genetically modified, but in fact they are not.

During its growth process, it is rarely subject to human intervention and can be said to grow and mature in a natural environment. It is a wild variety. Moreover, its growing environment has sufficient light and is less susceptible to pollution, so although it does not look very good in appearance, it tastes quite good.

2. How to identify genetically modified apples

Genetically modified apples look similar to the apples we usually see, with no obvious difference, so it is difficult to identify them with the naked eye. If you really want to distinguish it, you can send it to a relevant laboratory for professional analysis and identification.