Here’s what the stickers on your fruit mean.
Plus, a surprising fact about whether they are compostable or not.
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Weekday mornings are hectic for me.
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I often dont have the time to cut them into slices for packing into a container.
Is peeling off the sticker actually necessary?
And what about all those stickers I probably ate?
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Will they make me sick?
I spoke with two food scientists to get their input.
Conventional produce has a four-digit number that starts with a 3 or a 4.
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Organically grown produce comes with five-digit numbers that begin with a 9 plus the 3000 or 4000 series number.
He adds, The sticker also provides the branded logo and name of the company.
The PLU stickers provide essential information for merchants, supply chains, and consumers.
What Are the Stickers Made Of?
Are All Fruit Stickers Edible?
Just dont expect them to offer any flavor or nutritional benefits.
Tiro says, The stickers are bland.
For young children, these stickers could potentially be a choking hazard.
Since there isnt any good reason to eat the stickers, remove them before eating the fruit.
Are PLU Stickers Compost-Friendly?
Research supported by the USDA is underway to create compostable produce stickers.
