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How do I manage and customize custom ingredients for nutrition labels in Food Label Maker?

Create a nutrition label easily! Enter ingredients, quantities, recipe yield & optional serving size for accurate, compliant labels.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Generating nutrition facts label with Food Label Maker is quick and straightforward! To ensure accuracy and compliance, you'll need a few key details about your recipe.

Required Information:

1. Ingredients List

Provide a complete list of all the ingredients used in your recipe, including minor ingredients like spices, preservatives, and additives. This ensures accurate nutrient calculations and precise allergen detection.

2. Ingredient Quantities

Enter the precise quantity or weight of each ingredient. Using standard units (grams, ounces, cups, etc.) helps the system accurately determine nutritional values.

3. Recipe Yield

Specify the final weight of your recipe batch before and after cooking, baking, or processing. Keep in mind this may change due to processing or moisture loss. Additionally, include the total recipe yield, which refers to the total amount produced by the recipe, and the net weight of the final product after preparation. When creating labels for specific container sizes (like half-pint or full pint), adjust the total recipe yield to match the required weight in grams for each container size to ensure accurate nutritional information.

4. Serving Size (Optional)

Some regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA, CFIA) require a serving size, which defines the typical portion a consumer would eat. If applicable, enter this value based on your market’s guidelines. Note that FDA compliance requires displaying nutritional values per serving size of the product, not per 100g.

For more information on serving sizes you can find the resources for each market here:

📌 Need help? If you have questions or need guidance, reach out to our support team! Adjusting Recipes for Different Container Sizes When modifying your recipe for various container sizes:

  • Deduct from the total recipe yield until it matches the specific weight required for each container size

  • If calorie values appear to increase significantly, revisit your recipe yield adjustments

  • Ensure all nutritional calculations accurately reflect the contents of each container size

Outputs Provided by Food Label Maker, Inc.

Upon completion of the process, you will receive:

  • A fully compliant Nutrition Facts label in FDA format.

  • An ingredients statement, listing all recipe components.

  • An allergen declaration, if applicable.

  • High-resolution PDF labels ready for printing.

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