The FDA regulates most packaged foods sold in the United States and has specific requirements for what elements a package must contain (e.g. a Nutrition Facts panel, ingredient statement, etc.).…
Tag: US Nutrition Label
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…
How Carbs Are Calculated in Different Countries
Does the carbohydrate value on my label include fiber? The answer is yes… or no! It depends on where you live. The dictionary defines “carbohydrate” as any of various neutral…
History of the U.S. Nutrition Facts Label Celebrating 30 Years of Genesis R&D
Genesis R&D® Foods turns 30 this year, just one year after the same milestone for the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA). This is not a coincidence.In fact,…
Can I Make That Label Claim?
Every day, consumers select products off the shelf based on packaging claims such as “Fat-Free,” “Good Source of Protein,” and others. The packaging and labeling regulations are specific about how…