PLU Code on fruit and vegetables: What does that mean?
- The PLU Code of the fruit and vegetables are clearly identified. The Code 4011 is, for example, always for bananas. At the cash register, the cashier can enter the Code in the rule, to capture the bananas.
- The PLU Code, but also for the consumer an important function. The first or the first two digits tell something about the cultivation of food. As you can see, among other things, products with genetic engineering.
The PLU Code on Apples (image: Pixabay)
All of the Codes in the Overview
- The PLU Code is only four digits, is a food of traditional cultivation. This means that in the production of fertilizers and pesticides. In the case of bananas, only the 4011 is, therefore, mostly. These Codes always begin with a 3 or 4.
- A five-digit Code starts with an 8, this is often a genetically modified food. In the case of the banana PLU Code of 84011 would be.
- The five digit Code starts with a 9, the food from organic farming. Pesticides and fertilizers are not used. Organic bananas are usually marked with the Code 94011.
In the next practical tip we will show you which fruits and vegetables you never unwashed food should.
