Know your Produce

mnishi

I just came across this interesting article explaining the meaning behind PLU codes (the 4 or 5 digit numbers on the tiny stickers on your produce).

4 digit codes are on non-organic
5 digit codes starting with an 8 are GMO (genetically modified organism)
5 digit codes starting with a 9 are organic


http://rawearthliving.wordpress.com/2010/02/27/what-does-the-number-on-a-fruit-sticker-mean/

Hellbent_Heidi

Interesting...and thanks for sharing!

natachan

I'm gonna print this and test this out at the grocery store this Friday. Thank you.

MayMaydoesntrun

This is interesting, I'm going to check this out next time I'm at the grocery store, thanks!

Hootowlhollow

Fifth (Leading) Digit Qualifier
The IFPS shall be responsible for deciding the assignment and definition of qualifying prefix digits
for international recognition. At present, only three digits have been allocated:
0 Applies to all non-qualified produce and is generally presented without the leading
"zero" digit.
8 Genetically modified
9 Organic

Q How is organically grown produce coded on a PLU label?
A The number 9 is added to the front of the regular four digit PLU code. (e.g. an organically grown
banana would be 94011.)
Q How is genetically engineered produce coded on a PLU label?
A The number 8 is added in front of the regular four digit PLU code. (e.g. a genetically engineered
vine ripe tomato would be 84805.)


http://www.plucodes.com/docs/IFPS-plu_codes_users_guide.pdf

thanks for the info Mnishi!!!!!