Communication The nutrient composition of the herbicide-tolerant green pepper is equivalent to that of the conventional green pepper

One important aspect of assessing the safety of genetically modified (GM) crops for human consumption is the characterization of their nutrient composition. This study was conducted to compare the nutritional components between the GM herbicide-tolerant green peppers and the conventional green peppers. The proximate components (energy, moisture, protein, fat, fiber, ash, and carbohydrates) and minerals (calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and zinc) were analyzed in their pericarps and seeds with placentas according to the methods established by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists. Our study demonstrates that there is no significant difference between the GM herbicide-tolerant and the conventional green peppers in their nutrient contents as measured in this study. D 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.