The Real Mean of Sticker Numbers On Fruit Products

Have you ever wondered what the numbers on those produce stickers mean? The four- or five-digit numbers can actually tell you a lot about the produce you buy. Want to know if those Gala apples are organic, the potatoes conventionally grown, or the corn genetically modified? To the right is a simple graphic that breaks down the codes for you.
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1.      Apples
2.      Celery
3.      Sweet bell peppers
4.      Peaches
5.      Strawberries
6.      Nectarines (imported)
7.      Grapes
8.      Spinach
9.      Lettuce
10.    Cucumbers
11.    Blueberries (domestic)
12.    Potatoes
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Clean 15 list includes:
1.    Avocados
2.    Sweet corn
3.    Pineapples
4.    Cabbage
5.    Sweet peas (frozen)
6.    Onions
7.    Asparagus
8.    Mangoes
9.    Papayas
10.   Kiwi
11.   Eggplant
12.   Grapefruit
13.   Cantaloupe (domestic)
14.   Cauliflower
15.   Sweet potatoes
Sources – mindbodygreen

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