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Monsanto Completes U.S. Regulatory Submissions In Support of Vistive III Soybeans That Produce Healthier Cooking Oils
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, November 29th, 2009
Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) has completed regulatory submissions to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Food and Drug Administration in support of the Vistive III soybean trait. This second-generation product builds on Monsanto's existing Vistive product and would provide food companies with a healthier, more stable soybean oil for frying and baking that contains significantly lower levels of saturated fat and eliminates trans fats.
Research has shown that a diet low in saturated and trans fats promotes heart health.
"Vistive III is a win for farmers, food producers and consumers," said Jerry Hjelle, vice president of regulatory for...
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