June 2026 - Vol. 26, No. 11
Hello, everyone! Today we continue our series on ingredient labeling as we dive into the pros and cons of short-and-sweet (composite) versus lengthier (expanded) lists. And where do jelly beans, beef, and mayonnaise intersect? We’ll clue you in as we recap our recent Office Hours session. We hope you walk away with some food for thought or new insight!
In this issue:
- Tips for Concise Ingredient Lists
- The Inside Scoop
- Keeping You Current
Warmly,
Melissa Grzybowski, President, Food Consulting Company
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Feature Article
The Long & Short of It: Tips for Concise Ingredient Lists
Last month we shared guidelines for combining ingredients in the ingredient statement. To recap, ingredients that have an established common or usual name (e.g., mustard) or standard of identity (e.g., bread) may be grouped by a single ingredient name followed by sub-ingredients in parentheses.
For example: Vegetable oil spread (water, soybean oil, palm kernel oil, salt, soy lecithin)
