Nov 29, 2006

Genetically modified cotton is edible

Cotton has been genetically modified to make it edible by researchers at Texas A&M University.

Cotton, for thousands of years one of the most important crops for clothing and shelter, might also become a source of food.

A chemical called gossypol makes cottonseed inedible for humans, though some of it is used in feed for cattle, which are less affected by the toxin.

Now, researchers at Texas A&M University have genetically modified cotton to produce seeds with little or no gossypol.

Edible cotton? Bart Simpson knew it all along. He has been saying, “eat my shorts” for years.

Someday cotton candy may literally be cotton candy.

Not sure what cotton would taste like but it should make you feel all fuzzy and warm inside!

Now if they could just make it taste like chocolate…

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