Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I am new to natural and organic products and I have no clue what GE and GMO is, could someone please explain? Thanks Suzy!zoe w <ilovegrafix wrote: A few days ago I was reading something, either an email or a website where it was explained how produce was marked- the numbering system. all I can remember is that Organic produce had 5 numbers beginning with the #9. It was talking about GE products having 4 numbers I believe and non GMO having 5 but the non organic begin with the #8. I may have some of the details a bit twisted, but does anyone remember this or have a clue where to look. I've been searching all afternoon to no avail. I meant to bookmark that page, but either forgot or just can't locate where its marked, or it may have been a post. Appreciate any help on this matter. thanks zoe Love and God's Blessings!! Suzy Roam I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 How low will we go? Check out Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 http://missourifamilies.org/FEATURES/NUTRITIONARTICLES/nut76.htm Have you noticed the little “brand” stickers on your bananas, apples, peaches, pears, mangos, kiwi, and other seasonal fruits? Those stickers are helpful for the store clerk, as they don’t have to distinguish the difference between Fuji apples from Gala apples. That little helpful sticker has the price look up (PLU) code to speed up the check out process. But did you know that look up number also tells you more? Do you want to know what? The number on that little sticker, not only is the price look number, it also tells how the product is grown or created. This has made news recently with the release of the new rules for “organic” labeling. For conventionally grown fruit, the PLU code on the sticker consists of four numbers. Organically grown fruit have a five-numeral PLU beginning with the number 9. Genetically engineered fruit has a five-numeral PLU beginning with the number 8.zoe w <ilovegrafix wrote: A few days ago I was reading something, either an email or a website where it was explained how produce was marked- the numbering system. all I can remember is that Organic produce had 5 numbers beginning with the #9. It was talking about GE products having 4 numbers I believe and non GMO having 5 but the non organic begin with the #8. All-new Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Suzy Roam <suzy_m_roam wrote: I am new to natural and organic products and I have no clue what GE and GMO is, could someone please explain? Thanks Suzy! These terms are synonomous and mean the same thing. GE stands for Genetically Engineered and GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism. Basically put, they are frankenfoods that have been altered by man for different purposes. They aren't real food. Monsanto is one of the biggest companies producing them. You should definitely avoid them at all cost!!!!! Hope this helps! Hugs, Willow Only when the last tree has diedAnd the last river has been poisonedAnd the last fish has been caughtWill we realizeWe cannot eat money.Cree Indian Expression Stay in the know. Pulse on the new .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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