Sunday, October 26, 2008

Yios, I just found out this info from some vegetarian people, regarding fruit labels. Read if you're interested

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
Okay, so if you come across an apple in the store and it's labels4922, 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)(remeber this in biology?)
So next time you go shopping, remember these critical numbers and know how to avoid purchasing inorganic and GMO fruits. Shop Safe :)