Frequently Asked Questions

A: Recipe tags are keywords or labels used to categorize and describe recipes.
There are two types of recipe tags offered by our software:

1. The first are automatically generated based on the ingredients in the recipe (e.g., if all ingredients are labeled ‘Non-GMO,’ the recipe will display that tag).
2. On the other hand, the second type are custom tags, which you can add yourself for complete flexibility.

A: Add a custom recipe tag by following these simple steps:

1. Click on add tag button under the bottom of the recipe builder page
2. Next click on custom tags tab to add a new tag of your choice
3. Name your custom added tag and save your changes

Account for moisture loss in your recipe by following these simple steps:

1. Weigh ingredients before and after processing, cooking, or storage to determine how much the yield is reduced due to moisture loss.
2. Moisture loss can be measured in various units depending on the method of your choice.
3. Factor the amount lost into your calculations by clicking on the recipe yield adjustment tool in the recipe builder page.
4. Add the difference value under the adjustment tab for moisture loss and watch how your recipe updates.
   For example, if you have 100 grams of an ingredient and it loses 10 grams after processing, the moisture loss is 10%.
   Moisture Loss Percentage = (Initial Weight−Final Weight / Initial Weight) x 100

Q: What is the purpose of the ‘Ingredient Tag’ feature?
A: The Ingredient Tag feature allows you to highlight specific characteristics
or health benefits of an ingredient, such as “Rich in Vitamin C” or “Source
of Antioxidants.” These tags make it easy to communicate key nutritional
qualities when creating labels.

Q: How do I tag an ingredient with health benefits?
A: After adding the ingredient’s basic information and nutritional data, go to
the Ingredient Tag section, Select from predefined tags, or manually add tags to describe the health benefits, such as “Rich in Vitamin C” or “Source of Antioxidants.” Then, Save the ingredient to apply the tags

Q: What is the purpose of the ‘Ingredient Tag’ feature?
A: The Ingredient Tag feature allows you to highlight specific characteristics
or health benefits of an ingredient, such as “Rich in Vitamin C” or “Source
of Antioxidants.” These tags make it easy to communicate key nutritional
qualities when creating labels.

Q: Can I add multiple tags to a single ingredient?
A: Yes, you can add multiple tags to an ingredient. For example, you can tag
an ingredient as both “Rich in Vitamin C” and “Source of Fiber,” depending
on its nutritional properties.

Q: Can I update or remove tags from an ingredient after saving it?
A: Yes, you can update or remove tags at any time by editing the ingredient in
the Custom Ingredients section. Simply navigate to the tag field, make the
necessary changes, and save the updated ingredient.

Q: What if my ingredient has unique properties that aren’t listed in the
predefined tags?
A: You can manually add custom tags to describe any unique health benefits or
properties of your ingredient. This flexibility allows you to tailor the tags to your product’s specific nutritional qualities.

Q: What does this translation feature do?
A:The translation feature allows you to translate ingredient lists, including ingredient names, common names, and sub-ingredients, into French, Spanish, or Arabic. This ensures consistency and compliance when creating multilingual labels.

Q:Which languages are supported?
A:Currently, Food Label Maker supports translations into French, Spanish, and Arabic for custom ingredients.

Q: Can I customize translations for specific markets?
A: Yes, after translating, you can select label formats specific to Canadian, GCC, and Mexican regulations, ensuring compliance across different markets.

Q: What details are included in the translation?
A:Translations cover the ingredient name, common name, and sub-ingredients.

Q: How do I save and use translated custom ingredients?
A:Once you’ve translated and saved your custom ingredient, it’s ready to be applied to any label format in Food Label Maker, making it easy to create labels that meet multilingual and regional requirements.

Q: Can I edit translations after saving?
A: Yes, you can revisit and edit translations at any time to adjust details for different labels or markets.

Q: What formats can I use to upload my specification sheet or nutrition label?
A: You can upload your documents in either PDF or PNG format—both are fully supported!

Q: How does the AI parsing feature work?
A: Our AI parsing feature analyzes your uploaded specification sheet or nutrition label to automatically extract relevant information and populate the corresponding fields, saving you time and reducing manual entry errors.

Q: What types of information can the AI extract from my documents?
A: The AI can capture general information, nutritional data, allergens, and sub-ingredients, ensuring you have all the essential details for your custom ingredients.

Q: Is there a file size limit for uploads?
A: We recommend keeping your file size under 5 MB to ensure a smooth upload process.

Q: What should I do if the AI doesn’t capture all the information correctly?
A: While our AI is designed for accuracy, we recommend reviewing the extracted information for any discrepancies. You can easily edit any fields to ensure everything is correct.

Q: Can I edit the information after it has been parsed?
A: Absolutely! After the AI extracts the information, you can edit any fields to add or adjust details as needed.

Q: Which package gets me access to the AI powered feature?
A: You can benefit from this feature in both Pro and Enterprise Packages.

Q: Is there any support available if I encounter issues?
A: Yes, our support team is here to help! If you have any questions or encounter issues, please reach out through our help center or contact support directly.

To use the manual override feature, click on ‘Customize Label’ and then select ‘Manual Label Override’. From there, you can manually adjust any aspect of the label, including values, servings, and %DV. Remember to click ‘Save’ to reflect your changes on the label accordingly. This feature gives you complete flexibility and control over your nutrition facts panel.

To Access this Feature: Click on the “Menu Label Report” button located on the left sidebar of the Food Label Maker platform.
Then, click on create a “menu label report” at the top right corner.

Start by setting up your report:

-Name Your Report: Enter a name for your report and include a section title (e.g., Dessert).
-Select Recipes and Specify Quantities: Search for and select the recipes you wish to include in your report by typing their names in the search bar. For each chosen recipe, specify the desired quantity and select the appropriate measurement unit.

Here’s how you can customize your report:

-Click on “Customize Nutrients” to enable or disable specific nutrient fields according to your needs.
-Rearrange Nutrients: Use the “Rearrange Nutrient Order” option to modify the order in which nutrients are displayed on your report.

Recipe yield refers to the total amount of food or servings that a recipe will produce. In other words, it’s the final quantity of the prepared dish after following all the steps and instructions in the recipe.

Recipe yield is often expressed as a number of servings or as a weight or volume measurement. For example, a recipe for a batch of cookies might yield 500 g or 24 cookies, or a recipe for a pot of soup might yield 16 fl oz or 6 servings.

Sometimes you will need to manually adjust your recipe yield to account for moisture loss due to cooking, drying, freezing…etc.

Manually adjusting the recipe yield will only change the value of the Serving Size on your label, so that you are showing the correct weight of your package to consumers. It will not change the nutrition facts calculation as it only accounts for Moisture loss.

Create and save sub-recipes easily in your account and insert them in any of your main recipes.

Follow these simple steps:

1. Create your sub-recipe by clicking on Add new Recipe.
2. Enter your ingredients and corresponding quantities.
3. Once you are done, click on Manage Recipe & then Save Sub-recipe
4. Your recipe will be saved as a sub-recipe in your account
5. Now, create your main recipe by clicking on Add a new recipe
6. Enter your ingredients and corresponding quantities.
7. To enter the sub-recipe, type in the name of your sub-recipe in the ingredient tab, it will appear in the same way as other ingredients appear.

Scaling a recipe means adjusting the ingredient quantities and/or the yield of the recipe to make more or less of the final product. There are a few different reasons why you might need to scale a recipe:

• You want to make more or fewer servings than the recipe yields.
• You want to use a different size or type of baking dish or pan.
• You want to adjust the ingredient quantities to suit your taste preferences.

With Food Label Maker, you can scale a recipe up or down with a few simple clicks.

1. Go to the recipe you would like to scale!
2. Click on Manage Recipe and Then Scale recipe.
3. A box will appear where you need to input the scaling factor.

If you want to scale up your recipe 10 times, enter 10. If you want to scale down your recipe use a decimal between 0 and 1. For example enter 0.5 to scale down your recipe by half.

Once you do that, the tool will generate a new recipe with the ingredient quantities adjusted based on your scaling factor.  For example, if the original recipe calls for 1 cup of flour, you would multiply 1 by 1.5 to get 1.5 cups of flour for the scaled recipe.