all right, this is a new one. a EULA on...fruit?!

'the recipient of the produce contained in this package agrees not to propagate or reproduce any portion of this produce, including "but not limited to" seeds, stems, tissue, and fruit.' Image
some folks think I faked it. it's real. it's even printed in French on the other side ImageImageImage
as for the fruit itself? not that great, they're just too sugary for my tastes. but hey, i'd never had them before.
wiki has some more details on it. apparently it is patented. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton_Ca…
these grapes are 18% sugar. no wonder i don't like the taste. that much sugar just can't be healthy.
here is the patent. patents.google.com/patent/US20130…

it's not what we think of as GMO, this is done by selective breeding. Image
😂 Image
may i present a new frozen treat: The Grapesicle. they're actually not bad this way 😂 Image

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