8 | The product is definitely genetically modified (G.M.O.), and almost any chemical may have been used on it, at any time. It is a toxic Frankenfood. Please boycott whichever company is producing it. |
3 | The product is likely genetically modified (G.M.O.), and almost any chemical may have been used on it, at any time. |
4 | The product was 'conventionally grown' with synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides. Make note that there is a new generation of pesticides cannot be washed off (reference episode 5 of The Heath Wyze Report); because these pesticides are fed to the roots, and infuse into every cell of the plant. These 'conventionally grown' foods have approximately 1/10th of the nutritional value of equivalent organic produce, and are significantly less flavorful. |
9 | This is the highest quality produce, the most nutritious, the most natural, and the most safe. The product is organic (non-G.M.O.), and it was grown without pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or any chemicals whatsoever. These are truly all-natural. When you see a PLU number beginning with 9, think purity and extremely high nutritional value. For example, an apple with a PLU of 9 will be more nutritious than a bowl of PLU 4 spinach. |