Space Potato Hits the Streets

gasmanpopey writes to tell us that sweet potato seeds sent to space as a part of China's Shenzhou VI mission are hitting the streets as a part of special Valentine's day meals. While supporters are trying to claim better flavor and better nutrition there doesn't seem to be anything beyond a pure novelty angle.

radiation

[ch-chuck]

So, Genetically Modified for taste, color, growth characteristics (immunity of insects instead of having to use pesticides, large yeild, etc) is BAD.

Randomly irradiated by extraterrestrial radiation: GOOD.

Actually it's probably a way for the average Chinese to participate in national pride - kinds of like kids in the 60's US drinking Tang and eating those small cubes of freeze dried ice cream.

Re:radiation

[truthsearch]

Randomly irradiated by extraterrestrial radiation: GOOD.

It's natural, so it must be good for you.