Editor’s note: this post was originally published on June 27, 2016, and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. The final rule for FDA’s 2016 updates to Nutrition Facts labeling…
Year: 2021
Labeling Spices and Spice Blends
When labeling spices and spice blends, it’s important to consider a variety of factors, including what is considered a spice, and how to treat spices in a recipe vs. as…
Using MyPlate in Food Processor
USDA developed the MyPlate food system as a visual learning tool for understanding good eating habits at every age.MyPlate incorporates the daily intake recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for America…
How to Declare Sesame as an Allergen in Genesis R&D Foods
In April 2021, President Biden signed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education & Research (FASTER) Act into law, which, among other allergen-focused provisions, established sesame as the ninth major U.S.…
Using a PDCAAS Value to Display %DV Protein on Your Supplements Facts Label
Protein is one of the three macronutrients that make up the bulk of the human diet and is found in a variety of plant and animal sources. But not all…
CFIA Sugars-based Ingredients Definition and How to Comply Using Genesis R&D
Sugars-based ingredients in the Ingredient Statement In order to help Canadians easily identify hidden sources of sugar, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Food Labelling regulations require that sugars-based ingredients…