As part of the restaurant menu labeling regulations the FDA requires restaurants to round calories on menus and menu boards and round the nutrients required in the written nutrition information. At On The Menu, we provide our clients with rounded data that is compliant with the FDA rounding rules. However, it may be helpful to understand the rounding rules. When it comes to rounding rules, one of the most common questions we get is, “Why is the data inaccurate when I apply the common rule to ... Full Article
Percent Daily Value (%DV) for Protein
Based on FDA recommendations, the Daily Value for protein is 50g per day. Generally, a Nutrition Facts label has no Percent Daily Value (%DV) for protein on display. While it may seem like a simple calculation to determine the %DV of protein based on the grams of protein in a food, more distinction is required. Protein is made up of amino acids that fall into two categories, essential and nonessential. The essential amino acids are what we obtain from food and cannot be made by the body. ... Full Article
Principal Display Panel and Information Panel
The principal display panel (PDP) and the information panel (IP) are two places on food packaging for displaying label statements. The FDA identifies six label statements to appear on food packaging. These include a statement of identity, net quantity of contents, nutrition labeling, ingredient statement, allergen declaration, and name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor. The allergen declaration or "contains" statement may not be present due to no ... Full Article
