Modifying the Formula Name and Notes

Click the View button and select Name and Notes.

Using the Nutrition Label to Formula Spec. Translator

The user should be in the Reverse Engineering section.

The purpose of the Nutrition Label to Formula Spec. Translator is to convert information found on a Nutrition Facts label into a form that can be used to develop a formula in the Formula Development section. For this example, the numbers shown in the following Nutrition Facts label will be used.

Enter the serving size in grams in the space provided (A).

Enter the calories, total fat, cholesterol, vitamins etc. from the Nutrition Facts label in the spaces provided (B).

The estimated amount per 100 grams is calculated (C) along with a lower and upper estimate of each (D).

The estimated range can be modified (E). You can also select or deselect property and ranges to transfer to the Formula Development section (F).

Press the Transfer Information button (G) to transfer the lower and upper estimates for the selected properties to the Formula Development section.

The next step is to add ingredients to the formula in the Formula Development section based on the product’s ingredient listing or other sources of information. If you need help adding ingredients to a formula, please refer to the Formulation & Batching section.

Finally, you will develop a formula based on the composition transferred from the Label to Spec Translator and other information. To learn more about formulating for a desired composition please refer to the Formulation & Batching section.

Saving Reverse Engineering Information

To save a formula, you need to be in the Reverse Engineering section and have formula information entered.
Click the File button and select Save Formula. You can also click on .

Retrieving a Reverse Engineering Formula

To retrieve a formula, you need to be in the Reverse Engineering section.
Click the File button and click Open Formula. You can also click on . The Retrieve Formula window appears. Select the formula and click the Open button. Note that the formula type to retrieve is LabelToSpec.