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
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…