The Nutritional Panel for Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the same for any extra virgin olive oil, and you probably don’t need it.
The picture above, is an example of what the nutritional label should look like for extra virgin olive oil. No matter what variety, or where you are in the world, it’s always the same because the ingredient is the same: extra virgin olive oil. Therefore, it’s commonly referred to as a commodity.
Nutritional panels are regulated by the FDA in the US – I’ve included several links below to gain additional information.
Unless you really feel it’s important to have a nutritional panel on your label, or maybe you are planning on taking your product nationally into every major gourmet food store and grocery chain (high-five, that’s awesome!), it’s not required for extra virgin olive oil. Here are a couple reasons:
Here is a list of mandatory information that should appear on your label for any food product:
Links:
Everything you need to know about nutritional labeling (FDA): click here
Food labeling guide (FDA): click here
Thank you, and good luck!
Dewey
I love talking olive oil, please feel free to contact me via email or phone. Here is my contact information:
Dewey Lucero
Olive Fantastic
9385 Old State Hwy, Unit #4
Newcastle, CA 95658
Phone: 530-514-4006
Fax: 4215 4879 125
Email: dewey@olivefantastic.com
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