Indication of “nutrition declaration” on packaged foods is mandatory, as is clear from the Regulation 1169/2011 / EU.
Under this legislation, nutritional content is obligatory written on every products label in a specifically protocoled manner.
| Parameters | Methods |
|---|---|
| Proteins | ISO 1871, Nx6.25 |
| Full fat | Soxhlet |
| Fat profile (Saturated, mono- and polyunsaturated, omega-3, omega-6, EPA, DHA, trans) | GC (gas chromatography) |
| Sugars | GC-FID |
| Total carbohydrates | Computing |
| Digestible carbohydrates | Computing |
| Dietaty fibers | AOAC 991.31 |
| Sodium | Flame amission |
| Energy | Computing |