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[doublecross]

step, that address is quite near my work, so I'll try and check it out.

However, I am doubtful that a single store would have such a barcode system. Compare this with M&S, a national chain where everything is own-brand.

[step]

Well, I'm not sure how doubtful it really is. The code 22 for the numbering system means that the code only works within that specific store - similar to using a private IP address of 192.168.x.x on a local private network. So assuming that the store uses a barcode system to manage its inventory then it's not completely out of the question.

If it's not associated with that store then I fear it will be extremely difficult to track down( because of the numbering system of 22); You would have to scour quite a few places and products to find similar barcodes in use.

The only additional info to be gleaned from the barcode is the W and G. So, if you know of any other places in the London area that may be a more appropriate match for those letters, feel free to check them out as I live in the States and have no idea about what shops you have over there.

I guess we will know soon enough, but I'm hoping we get lucky.

[doublecross]

OK, I went past the Westminster Grocery last night, but it was closed. It is a very small convenience store, so I doubt it uses its own barcodes.

I think it is more likely to be a store chain with own-brand goods - I suggested Walmart (Group) before, and they own the Asda chain here, but I don't know if they really use the letters W G. There are a few Asdas in London but nowhere near where I live or work.

[doublecross]

How sad is this - I bought some beansprouts today and here is a photo of them with the barcode:

[Lazarus]

Two down, two to go!

W 2200 8886 G is an Asda's own brand chicken fillet!

[tanner]

so far a possible Chop Suey

[doublecross]

Good job!

I think we have pretty much confirmed that the 50 barcode is bamboo shoots.

If the 88 barcode isn't noodles, I'll eat my ... lunch.

[hannah]

singapore food industries have a couple of subsidiaries in the UK. maybe worth giving the UK places a call, although maybe not the second company as they seem to be non-asian food related.

EDIT: just noticed that SFI have their own little online store called e-mart. it's a long shot, but I have emailled them asking if the barcode belongs to any of their products.

[oliverkeers13]

I think they are both based in SIngapore from the adresses.

[hannah]

[Macavity]

My two cents:

Given the ingredients so far, it's probably a chicken stir-fry of some kind, and the last ingredient is likely a sauce of some kind (peanut satay, black bean, lemongrass, etc).

*Macavity makes a lot of stir-fries

[looosy]

As I understand it, barcodes starting with a 5 denote a coupon.

Maybe its buy one get one free on noodles?!

[hannah]

[Hunting4Treasure]

Hey, all!
I'm brand new to this hunt and site, but not to puzzles and treasure hunts. :::::waving to doublecross:::::
Anyway, I'd like to try and help, and I haven't seen this mentioned. If the 4th ingredient is 'fried noodles', we may be able to cook 'Chicken Chow Mein'.

[russetmantle]

I've attempted to send a fax from my office to the Singapore Article Number Council, or GS1 Singapore, asking what company the 888 barcode relates to.

The fax setup here is a rickety old business, though, so I'm not sure how effective it's been. Still, I'll let you know if I get a response.

russet