cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/9227251
So because there is debate about apps, which emerged as bar-code scanners but require google Gemini AI access...
Your typical barcode has three starting digits, which identify the country, where the manufacturer is licensed. This does not strictly require the product to be made there. It is a starting point though. and you can do this easily. All codes with the three starting digits between 001 and 139 are licensed in the US
Example:
400 -> Manufacturer had his barcode licensed in Germany
807 -> Manufacturer had his barcode licensed in Italy, San Marino or Vatican
099 -> Manufacturer had his barcode licensed in the US
Still use your common sense. For produce check the country of origin, as often produce is sold under the brand of the reseller. Typical US imports include soy-beans and nuts.
~~Wait does the first digit count or not? On the Mio Mio Mate, "400" includes the 4 that is on the far left of the code, and so does "807" include the leading 8 on the pesto. But following the same rule for the Jack Daniels would give "509," but it's listed in the post as "099," ignoring the leading 5.~~
Edit: I clicked through and saw the OP's edit, the Jack Daniels should be 509, the barcode is licensed in the UK.
I believe booze can be exported as concentrated syrup and turned back into liquid in the country of destination for tax purposes. I know for sure at least one European whiskey company exports part of its inventory this way. If Jack Daniels uses that system, that would explain why it'd show up as being of UK origin.