PLU codes (also called price look up, PLUs, produce codes) 3278 belongs to Interspecific Plum (also known as Pluot).
Pluots have the initial appearance of a mottled plum. Their colorings range from red-skinned and pale amber-skinned to ruby-fleshed and blazing gold fleshed. The skin is taut and thin, clinging tightly to the fruit's flesh.
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PLU codes are 4 or 5 digit numbers which have been used by supermarkets since 1990 to make check-out and inventory control easier, faster, and more accurate. They ensure that the correct price is paid by consumers by removing the need for cashiers to identify the product.
Currently, there are over 1,400 global PLU codes assigned to produce and related items. To obtain a complete list of PLU codes, click here.
For more info, visit International Federation for Produce Standards' website.
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