Frankenstein food

/ ˈfræŋkənˌfuːd /

noun

1. facetious,  any foodstuff that has been genetically modified

Word History and Origins

Origin of Frankenstein food¹

C20: from _Frankenstein , alluding to its unnatural origin

Example Sentences

While Ms Hilburn is far from alone in feeling squeamish about the idea of "Frankenstein food" as critics have labelled it, Josh Tetrick insists that cell-based meat is entirely free from the many animal diseases which plague traditional meat production.

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The new Frankenstein food combines the idea of a ramen burger and a doughnut into one freakish dessert that includes instant ramen noodles, eggs, prepared horchata and nonstick spray. 

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Some Europeans are worried about what impact GM crops and hormone beef - often dubbed "Frankenstein Food" - might have on health and the environment.

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Many Europeans consider GM crops as "Frankenstein Food".

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Hence the Frankenstein food tag - this absolutely was about deep-seated fears of scientific powers being used secretly for unnatural ends.

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