Nutritional Labeling Assistance
The Food Processing Center offers experienced confidential services for nutritional analysis and labeling of your food products. Professional food scientists prepare your label which provides a level of accuracy and understanding that is critical to your business. In addition, our affiliation with the University of Nebraska Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP) provides a valuable resource for understanding the complexity of allergen labeling on your food product.
With the Food Processing Center and you can expect timely responses, confidentiality and a competitive price.
Nutritional Analysis
The most accurate method for generating a nutrition facts panel is by chemical analysis of your actual food product. The complete nutritional analysis includes: Calories, Calories from Fat, Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Trans Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Total Carbohydrates, Dietary Fiber, Total sugar, Protein, Moisture, Ash, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron. Additional chemical testing can be requested. There are nutrients not listed that might need verification in order to meet a healthy or nutrient content claim.
Complete nutritional analysis requires a minimum of 1 pound of product. FPC recommends a minimum of 12 samples from 4 different batches blended into a composite sample for testing.
Database Nutrition Label
An alternative recgonized method to generate the nutritional profile of your product is to utilize the Food Processing Center's extensive database of over 26,000 ingredients to generate a database nutritional label. The following information is requested in order to complete a database nutritional label:
1. Formulation (recipe) including every ingredient listed by weight.
2. Nutrient Data Sheets on 100 gram weight basis for each ingredient, if available. These sheets generally include all the mandatory components as listed in the chemical analysis method. A copy of the ingredient's nutrition facts panel from the package is NOT acceptable to calculate from as it reflects rounded values which may result in an inaccurate finished product label if used. The package label can be used to assist in determining a best match within the database.
3. Final Moisture - if the moisture content is unknown, then this analysis can be requested for an additional fee per sample.
4. Serving size in household measurement and weight for finished product in correct reference amount according to CFR Title 21 Chapter 1 Part 101.12 Table 1-Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed.
Ingredient Statements
Based on your formulation and raw material specifications, The Food Processing Center can prepare an ingredient declaration compliant with FDA/USDA regulations and the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA).
Allergen Declarations
Food-allergic consumers and especially the parents or care-givers of food-allergic children, rely primarily on product labeling to tell them if a food product is safe. The eight foods recognized as contributing to more than 90 percent of serious food allergies are often referred to as the “Big 8” allergens. These allergens are cow's milk, egg, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, and tree nuts. The Food Processing Center can evaluate your ingredient statement and make recommendations on source labeling requirements and precautionary labeling on your final food product.
Regulatory Compliance
Whether you have a question about the accuracy of your current label or need assistance on understanding regulations related to product claims, the Food Processing Center can provide proprietary consultation with experts in the industry to answer your labeling questions.
Placing Orders & Contact Info
Confidentiality of all recipes and product formulations is assured. All orders must be pre-paid. Please include your check or money order with each sample shipped. For your convenience, we also accept VISA and Mastercard. Contact us for details or download order form now.
Seal each sample completely so that no leakage can occur. Unless the product is shelf stable, please pack the sample in a cooler with ice or blue ice and ship overnight. Please label with "refrigerate" or "freeze" on the outside of the package to assure proper handling.
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