Recent supermarket changes have removed 'best before' dates from many fresh fruits and vegetables, leading to confusion among consumers. Experts recommend looking for specific codes to decipher freshness. At Asda and Tesco, letters represent months and numbers denote the days. Sainsbury’s uses a unique 'J' starting code that includes the date, while Morrisons relies on the initial letter and day. Many foods are edible past their best-before dates, reducing unnecessary food waste, which is a pressing issue in UK households, where significant amounts of fruits and vegetables are discarded weekly.
Experts now reveal that a code can help consumers decipher the freshness of their fresh produce, especially after recent label changes in supermarkets.
At Asda and Tesco, the code consists of a letter indicating the month and a number for the day, making deciphering dates easier for shoppers.
Sainsbury’s uses a distinct code starting with 'J', followed by a date, while Morrisons simplifies it by using the first letter of the month and the day.
Despite concerns over best-before dates, many foods remain edible past these dates, encouraging consumers to rely on their senses before discarding food.
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