Read the Numbers on Your Fruit

[Monica]

A relative of mine (someone who IS NOT a fan of birds) stumbled upon this article, and I thought I'd share for all those who try to use all organic foods!

Read the Numbers on Your Fruit | Skrewtips
Read the Numbers on Your Fruit
by David Askaripour

I just found this out about a month ago and I’ve been an organic vegan for over four years, go figure. That just goes to say that we must all remain as students and continue to learn and learn — never stop studying and gaining new information.

Okay, so what did I learn?

I learned that sticker labels on the fruits actually tell you how the fruits have been grown — whether they were organically grown or conventionally grown with pesticides and herbicides; oh, and let’s not forget about the genetically engineered fruits.

Conventional Fruit Labels
Four digits and does not start with 9

** mostly starting with the digit 4

Organic Fruit Labels
Five digits and starts with number 9

Genetically Modified Fruits
Start with the digit 8

** this is good to know because stores aren’t obligated to tell you if a fruit has been genetically modified (grrr….)

Okay, so if you come across an apple in the store and it’s labels 4922, it’s an conventional apple grown with herbicides and harmful fertilizers. If it has a sticker 99222, it’s organic and safe to eat. If it says 89222, then RUN!!!! It has been genetically modified (GMO).

So next time you go shopping, remember these critical numbers and know how to avoid purchasing inorganic and GMO fruits.

Shop Safe :)

[KDK241]

My mom used to eat all organic foods so I knew about that but I never knew about the genetically modified number. That is good to know! I don't understand why stores aren't required to tell you. They have to tell you if it is organic or not but they don't have to tell you if it's been scientifically altered...

[sugarbeth]

Interesting, I will check that out next time I'm in the produce aisle.

I have no problem with the genetically modified produce, personally.