October 2026 - Vol. 26, No. 20
Hello, Readers! When a recipe is included on a package, is “as prepared” nutrition required? Today we’re helping you navigate when dual-column nutrition facts are needed and when “as sold” nutrition is sufficient. We’re also learning how a sole-entrepreneur found her village and felt less alone in her nutrition consulting business. Until next month, thank you for connecting with us!
In this issue:
• Recipe for Success with Dual-Column Nutrition Labels
• Food Labeler Spotlight
• Keeping You Current
Warmly,
Melissa Grzybowski, President, Food Consulting Company
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Reader Q+A
Answers to your important questions
Q: We are selling a seasoning mix for a salad dressing. My understanding is that we are only required to provide nutrition for the mix “as sold,” versus “as prepared,” even if the package includes recipes. Is that correct?
E. D., Food Label Insider
A: Nutrition Facts labels are required to provide nutrition information for the product “as sold” (as packaged) to the consumer. Additional columns of nutrition information for the product “as prepared” are generally voluntary.
