The FDA has officially defined gluten-free labeling. The FDA published regulations to define the term “gluten-free” for food labeling on August 5, 2013. This ruling will provide a uniform standard definition for “gluten-free.” Some highlights from the final rule for labeling foods “gluten-free” include: - To use the term “gluten-free” the presence of gluten in the food must be less than 20 parts per million. - The final rule applies to all FDA-regulated foods and excludes foods regulated by the ... Full Article
Nutrient Content Claims
Nutrient content claims are used by many companies as a marketing tool to highlight important nutrition aspects of their products. Nutrient content claims, defined by the FDA, describe the level of a nutrient in a food. The FDA has specific regulations for nutrient content claims that must be followed in order to make the claim. Definitions of Nutrient Content Claims Free: Contains no consequential amount of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, or calories. Light/Lite: Products ... Full Article
Colorado Proud
At On The Menu, we work with many clients boasting the Colorado Proud logo. Most Colorado residents are familiar with the logo, seeing it in grocery stores, at farmer’s markets, and in restaurants, but what exactly does this mean? The Colorado Proud logo signifies a Colorado product that has been grown, raised or processed in Colorado. Fresh produce, herbs, grains and horticultural products must be grown in Colorado. Livestock must be raised in Colorado. Value-added consumer foods (jams, salsas, ... Full Article
Answering Your Customers’ Nutrition Questions
Nutrition Customer Support “Is your potato cheese soup vegetarian?” “Why aren’t your chips and salsa on your gluten-free menu?” “My son has a soy allergy. Do you fry your fries in soy oil? If so, does it contain soy protein?” “If I leave the cheese and sauce off your BBQ Bacon & Swiss Burger, how many calories would it be?” “Potatoes are usually high in fiber, but your potato skins are only showing 2 gram of fiber per serving. Is that correct?” Are you equipped to answer questions like ... Full Article
Restaurant Nutrition Analysis: Ten Steps to Success
Restaurant nutrition analysis is in demand by restaurant patrons and the FDA. Is your restaurant in need of menu labeling? Perhaps your customers are wondering how many calories are in your chili cheese fries. Or maybe you’re curious too about which menu items could be considered “healthy.” In addition, you may be required to comply with FDA legislation requiring you to post calories. No matter the reason, restaurant nutrition analysis can seem like a daunting task. Not to worry, with On The ... Full Article
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