The Manual Override feature allows you to edit your nutrition label freely — giving you full control over values, serving sizes, and % Daily Values (%DV) without relying on automatic calculations.
This feature requires a Business or Enterprise subscription plan and is available for FDA, CFIA and UK label formats for now. Other markets will be released soon
FDA Rounding Rules
Certain nutrients, like Dietary Fiber and Total Sugars, must adhere to FDA rounding rules. Amounts below 1 gram per serving should be displayed as '<1g,' while values above 1 gram are rounded to the nearest whole number. These regulations ensure consistency and accuracy in labeling.
✨ When to Use Manual Override
You have lab analysis results you want to reflect.
You’ve already calculated nutrient values outside the platform.
You want to make precise edits to meet regulatory or marketing needs.- You need to adjust 'Added Sugar' to display as 0% on your label.
You need to reflect FDA rounding rules, such as displaying '<1g' for nutrients like Dietary Fiber or Total Sugars when they are below 1 gram per serving to ensure compliance.
🛠 How to Use It
Go to your recipe and click on Customize Label.
Select Manual Label Override from the options.
Edit any field directly — including calories, nutrient values, serving sizes, and %DV.
Once you’re done, click Save to apply your changes.5. To update specific nutrients, such as sugar content, locate the desired field and input accurate values reflecting your recipe’s requirements.
When adjusting values, ensure compliance with FDA rounding rules; for example, input '<1g' for nutrients below 1 gram or round to the nearest whole number for values above 1 gram.
⚠️ Note: When using manual override, your label will no longer reflect updates from the recipe builder. Be sure the values you input are accurate and compliant. Additionally, select standardized entries from the database, such as 'Sugar, Cane USDA Verified,' for reliable and compliant nutritional values. ⚠️ Ensure values entered during manual override align with your regulatory body's guidelines, including proper rounding for nutrient amounts less than 1 gram per serving.
Additionally, the Manual Override feature is only supported for FDA, CFIA and UK labels. Users with a Pro membership need to upgrade to Business or Enterprise subscription plans to access this functionality.
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FDA guidelines on nutrient labeling and rounding rules
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