Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I add a custom ingredient in the Food Label Maker software?
To add a custom ingredient:

1. Go to the Custom Ingredients section in the software.
2. Fill in the required fields, including the Ingredient Name, Common
   Name, Category, and Nutritional Info.
3. You can either manually enter the nutritional facts or use the AI spec
   sheet feature to fill in the data automatically.
4. Once done, click Save to add the custom ingredient to your database.

Q: Can I export or print my recipe once it’s saved?
A: Yes, most food label maker software allows you to export or print the recipe
once it’s saved. You can typically generate labels with the recipe’s

Q: What is the ‘AI spec sheet’ feature and how does it work?
A: The AI spec sheet feature helps automatically fill in the nutritional
information for your ingredient. You can upload an existing specification
sheet or use the software’s AI capabilities to retrieve standard nutritional
data based on the ingredient name. This saves time and ensures accuracy
compared to manual entry.

Q: Can I use multiple custom ingredients in one recipe?
A: Yes, you can add as many custom ingredients as needed to your recipe.
Simply search for and add each one, then enter the required amounts for
each ingredient.

Q: Can I reuse a recipe I’ve created for other products?
A: Yes, once you’ve created a recipe, it is saved in the system and can be
reused or modified for other products. You can access it in the Recipes
section and duplicate or edit it as needed.

Q: Can I export or print my recipe once it’s saved?
A: Yes, most food label maker software allows you to export or print the recipe
once it’s saved. You can typically generate labels with the recipe’s nutritional data, ingredients, and other relevant details for easy use in packaging or documentation.

You can add your own ingredient information to your personal database. You will then be able to use that ingredient in any of your recipes. Simply click on “Add new Item” in the My ingredients tab. Add the serving size and weight in grams along with the Nutrition facts. You can also select the corresponding allergens to your ingredient.

You can also check out this quick video tutorial to see how to do it:

The first step in creating a new recipe is completing the recipe set up page. On this page you need to enter some basic recipe details.  

1. Recipe Name Choose a name for your recipe
2. Specify how many packages does the recipe make? This represents the number of packaged items your recipe makes. For example, if you make a recipe batch of 800g of cereal, and that creates 8 packages of 100g cereal, then you would write 8.
3. How many servings in each package? This represents the number of servings that each package of your product has. For example, if each package of cereal has 100g, and the recommended serving size of cereal is 50g, then each of your cereal packages has 2 servings. If you do not know the recommended serving size of your product, you can check The FDA general guidelines for serving size in the form of Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs). Generally speaking, the Serving size is the quantity of a particular product that is meant to be consumed in one sitting based on an average 2,000 calorie per day diet. 
4. Recipe category You have the option to choose a recipe category from a pre-defined list. You can also add your own custom category from My Profile Page.
5. Suggested serving size The suggested serving size is an optional field, it is the amount of food generally consumed by 1 person per sitting. It is usually written in a common household measure. Examples can be 1 slice, 3 cups, 2 tablespoons, 6 pieces, or 10 fluid ounce (fl oz). It is manually inputted by you, if you don’t add anything in, then the weight in grams of the serving size will automatically show as the serving size. 

Determining the Serving Size for your recipe can sometimes be confusing. Here is a simple explanation of each element involved. 

1. Number of Packages a Recipe make? This represents the number of packaged items your recipe makes. For example, if you make a recipe batch of 800g of cereal, and that creates 8 packages of 100g cereal, then you would write 8.
2. Number of Servings per Package? This represents the number of servings that each package of your product has. For example, if each package of cereal has 100g, and the recommended serving size of cereal is 50g, then each of your cereal packages has 2 servings. If you do not know the recommended serving size of your product, you can check The FDA general guidelines for serving size in the form of Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs). Generally speaking, the Serving size is the quantity of a particular product that is meant to be consumed in one sitting based on an average 2,000 calorie per day diet. 
3. Suggested serving size The suggested serving size is an optional field, it is the amount of food generally consumed by 1 person per sitting. It is usually written in a common household measure. Examples can be 1 slice, 3 cups, 2 tablespoons, 6 pieces, or 10 fluid ounce (fl oz). It is manually inputted by you, if you don’t add anything in, then the weight in grams of the serving size will automatically show as the serving size. 

Yes, you can schedule a call with one of our on-boarding specialists to give you a demo on how our tool works. During the demo, we will show you how to create a nutrition facts label, familiarize you with the tool’s interface and features, and answer any questions you might have.

To schedule a call, please reach out on [email protected]

Generating nutrition facts labels using foodlabelmaker.com is simple and easy. All what you would need is the standardized recipe of your product. This includes:

• Ingredients List: A complete list of all the ingredients used in the recipe, even minor ones. 
• Ingredients Quantities: The quantity or weight of each ingredient used in the recipe.  
• Recipe Yield: The final weight of your recipe batch after cooking or processing.  
• Serving size (Optional): in some cases, you might need to determine the serving size of your product. This is the amount of food that is considered as one serving by your local market’s regulatory authority such as the FDA or CFIA. 

Foodlabelmaker.com is an easy- to- use tool designed by nutritionists to help you create food labels, automatically identify allergens & suggest nutrition claims that go with your recipe. Simply create labels by entering the ingredients of your recipe and specifying the quantities.

Click submit and we will automatically calculate the nutrition details of your product. If you can’t find the ingredient you are looking for, you can add your own ingredient information to your personal database.

With our unique nutrition algorithm, we will also look at the ingredients in your recipe and instantly recommend allergens and possible nutrition claims that may go with your product. Your labels can be customized into many different label styles that you can choose from as well as translated to several languages, if needed. Once you’ve personalized your label and you are happy with how it looks, just click the download button and your label is good to go.