While traditional isoflavone-rich soybeans may benefit adults by reducing breast cancer risk and cholesterol levels, a diet with the extra high levels, postulated to be present in glyphosate treated soy, may have detrimental effects. Among these effects are adverse effects on reproduction and the developing fetus, and disruption of the menstrual cycle. While these concerns are as embryonic as the novel products, consumers who may wish to take pre-emptive action to minimize their exposure to transgenic derived soy products are going to be stymied. Soybean oil is almost ubiquitously used in many products including salad oils, margarine, shortening. The hulls of the soybean are processed into fiber bran breads, cereals, and snacks.
Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier and stabilizing agent throughout the candy industry.
Because most of the soybeans are sold as commodity, the engineered beans are finding their way into many well- known products. Genetic engineering is at the forefront of a revolution that is silently sweeping American agriculture. With little consumer input and awareness, genetically engineered seed is being deregulated and given carte blanche to enter into our environment and our food supply. Organic certifiers are presently disallowing the use of genetically seed in organic farming operations. The present state of affairs has caught otherwise alert customers with their guard down.