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Recipe & Menu Management

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Recipe Calculation: Why You Should Go the Extra Mile with our Gold Standard

Nutritics is currently the only organisation in the world to have been awarded the Gold Standard Recipe Calculation Accreditation by the European Food Information Resource (EuroFIR). This accreditation endorses the accuracy of our labels, which are developed from recipes that use best practice and industry standard data to automate expected changes to nutrients from weight … Continued

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Go Green or Brits Go Home

Last month we unveiled the results from the Foodprint from Nutritics’ Sustainability Sentiment Index*, which unveiled some fascinating data around what we’re looking for when eating out. We found that British consumers actively want to make more sustainable choices when eating or drinking out. They also want more transparency from restaurants, pubs and bars on … Continued

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Food and drink trends to look out for in 2023

2023 is just around the corner so we’re looking at some of the food and drink trends that will shape the next 12 months… Budgets tightening… As the cost-of-living crisis rumbles on, 72% of shoppers admit they are now being more mindful about what they are spending, according to @Waitrose & Partners’ Food and Drink … Continued

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Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance: What’s the Difference?

A food allergy involves adverse activation of the immune system in response to specific foods. Symptoms related to food allergies have an almost immediate effect on the individual. Symptoms can range from mild to life threatening and can involve gastrointestinal upset (e.g., diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting), skin reactions (e.g., hives, rashes) and/or swelling. By contrast, food … Continued

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Case study: Fish and Chip Recipe Reformulation

Using a classic pub favourite — fish and chips — as a starting point, we reformulated the recipe to improve the nutrient profile, cost, and environmental impact. The final recipe aligns with industry portion size standards and is consistent with published tested recipes. Below is a summary of the changes we made. Reformulation results: nutritional … Continued

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Find Inspiration With Over 120 Ready-to-Use Recipes!

As part of our commitment to providing our users with the best tools possible, we have added up to 120 sample recipes to Nutritics — free of charge and ready to use, complete with cooking instructions for your clients to follow.  Meal planning has never been this easy and — with all of these dishes being … Continued

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Explaining Amino Acids and the Need for Reliable Data Sources

This article is adapted from earlier blog posts written by Nicola Lynch. What are amino acids? Amino acids are often called the ‘building blocks’ of proteins. There are 20 amino acids found within proteins, each of which plays a specific role in the body. Amino acids can be categorised into three groups: essential, non-essential and … Continued

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Clever Tips for Designing an Effective Digital Menu

Smart menu design is more important than you might think: a well-planned digital menu can improve the entire dining experience, boost the perceived value of your brand, strategically drive customer buying decisions and, ultimately, increase your profits. First, make sure your offering itself is carefully considered, then follow our tips below to ensure you’re presenting it … Continued

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Case Study: Chicken Club Sandwich Recipe Reformulation

Our last example for the purposes of this article is our reformulated chicken club sandwich recipe. Another staple of casual dining, our club sandwich was carefully reworked to provide a healthier, more sustainable alternative. The changes we made are as follows: Reformulation results: nutritional profile We saw a considerable reduction in calories and fat, with … Continued

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7 Tips for Getting Your Christmas Menu Right

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the potential for big profits — but anyone in the hospitality industry knows that it can also be the most stressful! The first step into the silly season is crafting your Christmas menu. Read on for our advice on how to do it right in 2022. … Continued