Documented Nutritional Values Calculation
We calculate nutritional values from the available information and structure the result for the nutrition declaration applicable to the product.
Benefits
- Documented calculations based on recipes and available data
- Structuring the declaration according to applicable requirements
- Updates when recipes change
- Detailed reports per product
Our Process
- 1Collection of recipes and ingredients
- 2Nutritional values calculation
- 3Review of source data and calculated results
- 4Delivery of final reports
Nutritional Values Calculation: practical scope and deliverables
This section clarifies where the service applies, what documents and recommendations are delivered, and which operational risks are reduced.
Who this service is for
- Food producers that need a nutrition declaration for compliant product labels
- Businesses developing new products, changing recipes or updating existing packaging
- Private label brands, distributors and importers that need to verify declared product values
- Companies aiming to reduce errors before label printing or retail listing
What we deliver
- Collection of the recipe, ingredients, quantities and available information required for calculation
- Nutrition values calculation based on product composition and available nutritional data
- Structured nutrition declaration for the label, usually per 100 g or 100 ml
- Recommendations to align the nutrition declaration with the label, ingredient list and product information
Risks reduced
- Incomplete, inconsistent or recipe-misaligned nutrition values
- Labelling errors that may require packaging corrections, relisting or additional clarification
- Mismatch between recipe, ingredients, quantities and information declared to consumers
- Product launch delays caused by the absence of a correctly prepared nutrition declaration
How is a nutrition declaration prepared for a food product?
Recipe-based calculation requires ingredient quantities, nutritional specifications and information about processing, including yield and mass changes. The result must relate to the product as sold and take into account the reliability of the underlying data.
Where a nutrition declaration is required, the standard items include energy (kJ/kcal), fat, saturates, carbohydrate, sugars, protein and salt, expressed per 100 g or 100 ml. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 permits average values based, as appropriate, on analysis, ingredient data or generally accepted information. A recipe calculation is not itself a laboratory test report.
What we need for a useful calculation
- The exact recipe, ingredient quantities and product yield.
- Technical specifications and nutritional data for raw materials.
- Details of heating, water loss or other relevant processing changes.
- The form in which the product is sold and any particular labelling requirements.
What you receive
A documented calculation and a nutrition declaration structure appropriate to the supplied data and agreed purpose. Laboratory verification may be advisable for variable products, inconsistent ingredients or specific requirements.
Request a project assessmentTechnical reference: European Union: nutrition declaration rules
Guidance updated on 27 October 2026 using the indicated sources. Applicable requirements must be verified for each operation.
Required information and responsibilities
Important clarification: A recipe-based calculation is not the same as laboratory analysis. Analytical confirmation may be recommended depending on the product, variability and intended use of the result.
Information we need
- A description of the activity, products, processes, location and intended objective
- Existing documentation such as procedures, recipes, labels, layouts, specifications or records
- Inspection or audit reports, laboratory results and relevant deadlines, where available
Limitations and responsibilities
- Recommendations are based on the information and documents supplied by the client
- Changes to products, processes, suppliers, premises or applicable requirements may require a new review
- The operator remains responsible for information supplied, daily implementation and compliance with applicable legal obligations
Frequently Asked Questions
What nutritional values must be declared?
Mandatory: energy value, fats, saturated fatty acids, carbohydrates, sugars, proteins and salt. Optional: fibre, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
How are nutritional values calculated?
The calculation uses the recipe, quantities, ingredient specifications, process yield and accepted data sources. A recipe-based calculation is not the same as laboratory analysis, which may be recommended depending on the product and intended use.