White brand products are becoming increasingly popular in supermarkets. Many families choose us for the most affordable price, but there are those who have doubts about their true origin. After all, many of these products are manufactured by the same companies that produce the best known brands, with only different labels. Find out in this article how to know the origin of some white brand products.
For those who want to find out who is behind these products, there is a simple method. Just search the packaging by an oval symbol with numbers and letters. This indication, known as the “verification brand”, reveals the last establishment responsible for the handling of the product.
According to the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary (DGAV), this code identifies the factory where the product was processed. The information was released by journalist Pedro Andersson and gained prominence in the international press through an article in the newspaper HuffPost.
However, it is important to clarify that a white brand product is not always exactly the same as the original brand. As Pedro Andersson explained in an article published by SIC, products can have “different weights, different ingredients, be second choices, can be thicker or thinner slices.”
Still, knowing where they were manufactured can give consumers some confidence. “In principle, they will have gone through the same quality procedures as the original brands, whatever they may be,” says the journalist, quoted by.
Although this information is useful, there is a limitation: this method only applies to animal products. This is because the code must be included in the list of establishments approved by DGAV, which regulates this type of products.
Consumers who seek to know more about the origin of white brand products can use this method before buying. Thus, they can compare white brand products with original brand and make more informed decisions.
This transparency also helps to demystify the idea that cheaper products are always of inferior quality. In many cases, supermarkets only change the packaging and sell the same product at a more affordable price.
However, it is always advisable to read the labels carefully. In addition to the verification code, ingredients and nutrition table can provide clues about any differences between products. With these tips, consumers can make more conscious and informed choices, taking advantage of white brands without giving up quality.
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