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A little-known code can help you pick the freshest items (stock) (Image: Getty) A savvy mum revealed a supermarket secret that could change the way you shop for groceries, potentially extending the shelf-life of your purchases. Gemma Bird, known to her followers as @Moneymum and celebrated as a Sunday Times bestselling author, has taken to social media to share her insider knowledge on how to select items that will stay fresh for longer. While most shoppers are accustomed to checking 'best before' dates to ensure they're getting the freshest produce, some items like certain fresh vegetables don't carry these dates.

However, Gemma shared a lesser-known code that can be found on packaging which serves as an indicator of freshness. In a recent TikTok video, the money-saving guru asked her audience if they were keen to "know a hack for buying fresher food". function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.



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