Correct Answer - Option 4 : Processed or unprocessed which is intended for human consumption
According to FSSA 2006, Act no. 34 of 2006, Chapter 1 (Preliminary), The definition of "food" is as follows:
"Food" means any substance, whether processed, partially processed, or unprocessed, which is intended for human consumption and includes primary food to the extent defined in clause (zk), genetically modified or engineered food or food containing such ingredients, infant food, packaged drinking water, alcoholic drink, chewing gum, and any substance, including water used into the food during its manufacture, preparation or treatment but does not include any animal feed, live animals unless they are prepared or processed for placing on the market for human consumption, plants, prior to harvesting, drugs and medicinal products, cosmetics, narcotic or psychotropic substances.
Genetically modified or Engineered Food:
- These kinds of food products are made by modifying the genes of the plants in order to yield fruits, vegetables, grains, or seeds of better quality than the original.
- The genes can be modified for the purpose of high quantity of yield, enhanced nutritional value, and for developing a defense against pests.
- Some examples of genetically modified foods are The Golden Rice (having Vitamin A), Flavr Savr Tomato (for longer shelf life), GM Potatoes (resistance to blackspot bruising and browning).
