Re: [DIYbio] I want to test my own food - where do I start

Cathal I would argue that there might be other reasons for  the lack of avalable   consumer GMO testing kits. If it would be that simple, somebody would sell it, it is a good bussiness even if you personally dont take GMO as issue. The problem with GMO testing is that the major GE crops are used in highly processed form such as starch, oil or   sugar in composite foods. No significant amounts  of DNA or  proteins are present.  Even well equipped labs have difficulties to detect and quantify presence of GE variety in such complex mixture. So you would need to analyze the supply chain which is out of reach of most consumers. Also you would need multiplex test to detect the increasing number of GM traits, sampling will actually destroy the food you want to eat etc. I think that the simplest way would be to buy organic or NON GMO verified for those who are so inclined and happen to  live  in US or Canada or to trust mandatory labels in counties, where labeling is mandatory.