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What Do the Stickers On Your Produce Really Mean

April 23, 2015 by Adria Ali Leave a Comment

 

What do the stickers on your produce really mean?  Many people overlook the sticker and view the larger signs in the fruits and veggie section.  The labels can be a nuisance to remove but it gives you insight into how your food was grown.

 

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Decode Your Produce Sticker 

  • Pesticides Present (Conventional)  – 4 numbers on the tag of the label means that your produce was grown in the traditional sense with the use of pesticides.  The final 4 digits on the label are also an identifying factor for what type of fruit or vegetable it is.
  • Genetically Modified (GMO) – This label has 5 digits and starts with the number “8.”
  • Organic –  If the produce is grown organically it will have a 5 digit number but start with a number “9”

Fitness Tips – Keep in mind that the stickers on the fruit are not edible, however, the adhesive on the stickers is considered “food grade.”

“The FDA considers the adhesive on the stickers to be a food-grade additive. According to a representative at InTouchLabels, the stickers are inedible but digestible, simply meaning they will pass through your digestive system if you happen to accidentally eat one—but don’t expect to get any nutritional value from them (source).”

 

Personally, I had no idea that you could look at any piece of fruit and figure out it’s background.  This is such a fun trick to decode your food and eat better.

 

Adria

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About Adria Ali

I am the author of this web page and I have been a personal trainer for over 13 years. I currently hold a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (exercise science), as well as all of the certifications from National Academy of Sports Medicine. I also have a background in sports training as well as internships in physical therapy and Occupational Therapy. I got into personal training to help people like my mom who struggled with her weight her whole life.


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