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…
Creating Dual Column Nutrition Facts Labels Using Genesis R&D Foods
The Standard Nutrition Facts Label is the most commonly used label format on packaged foods in the United States, and we recommend that you use this format whenever possible. However, there…
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…
Genesis R&D Foods Version 11.11 Includes Sesame as U.S. Allergen, Menu Label Reports, and More
The latest release of Genesis R&D Foods, Version 11.11, is now available. This software update includes the addition of sesame as an allergen for U.S. packaging, revisions to the Nutrient…
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.…