what does the number 9 mean on fruit stickers
On each sticker is a number. The number tells you how the fruit was grown. A 4 digit number means it was conventionally grown (using chemicals). A 5 digit number beginning with a 9 means it was grown organically. 5 digit number beginning with an 8 means it was genetically modified. So by looking at the photo of the dole banana you know it is organic because of the 5 digit number beginning with 9, although in this case the sticker also proudly says âOrganicââeven easier.