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xoxoxoBruce

09-23-2010 04:02 PM

Fruit Labels

They tell more than what the cashier should charge

Quote:

Just by looking at the label one can find out how the fruit is grown. For example an organic fruit contains a five-digit numeral starting with 9 (eg. 98045). In the same way the conventionally grown fruits will be labeled with a four-digit number (for eg. 4590) and genetically engineered fruits with five-digit number beginning with 8 (87590). So when you go for shopping next time do not forget to note down whether the fruit is created organically or conventionally or genetically engineered.

link

footfootfoot

09-23-2010 04:13 PM

I knew about the 9, didn't know about the 8.

Lamplighter

09-23-2010 04:50 PM

The link is to an Australian firm.
Is this coding an international one ?

They talk about the FDA.
Is this Australian FDA or US FDA or ... ?

footfootfoot

09-23-2010 04:56 PM

The coding is in effect here in the US

Aliantha

09-23-2010 05:45 PM

Fruit and vege are pretty well labled in the major supermarkets over here as to the origin and status as far as being organic goes, but I didn't know about the numbers. Thanks Bruce.

HungLikeJesus

09-23-2010 09:41 PM

That's good to know. I wouldn't want to accidentally eat some organic banana.

monster

09-23-2010 10:10 PM

is that a euphemism for cock?

Clodfobble

09-23-2010 11:19 PM

My grocery store must not sell any GMO produce. I've never seen a code starting with 8, and I look at all the numbers because I weigh and tag my own stuff.

skysidhe

10-07-2010 08:38 AM

oh great. I am already a label reader, now I'm going to be inspecting the fruit. I'll be looking for those 8's.

I knew about the 4 and the 9.

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