Grains and Beans

Quick hints to avoid and understand grains and beans that are genetically modified. 

Fortunately, circumventing genetically modified food in the grain-and-bean aisle is simple. Other that corn, no GE grains are sold on the market. Most pasta is made from a few ingredients. As long as you avoid the less-common corn pasta, you're in the clear. Likewise, dried beans are often just beans with no additives.

Conventional Grains and Beans

Look for 100-percent wheat-pasta, couscous, rice, quinoa, oats, barley, sorghum, and dried beans (except soybeans).

Watch out for additives and other potential GE ingredients in the seasoning packets of boxed pasta and rice-based meals.

Organic Grains and Beans

Choose certified organic brans or GE-free brands of corn pasta, soybeans, and polenta.