Nutritional Analysis & HFSS

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At The Nutrient Gap, we provide expert nutritional analysis and HFSS (High Fat, Salt & Sugar) profiling, helping food businesses ensure their products meet regulatory requirements. We use the legally endorsed UK Government database – McCance & Widdowson’s The Composition of Foods – to calculate accurate nutrition data. In addition, we have access to many food composition databases worldwide, allowing us to provide precise nutritional information for a wide range of food products.

Laboratory analysis can often cost hundreds of pounds, yet calculated nutritional values using reliable software are just as accurate and more cost effective. 

We don’t just calculate your nutrition data—we support you through the process, explain your results, help with label layouts, reformat your ingredient list, showing the allergens clearly, provide a legal name for your product and even provide guidance on vitamin and nutrient content where applicable.

The HFSS model, introduced by the UK Government, is used to determine whether a product is classified as high in fat, sugar, or salt. This classification has significant implications for advertising, promotions, and retail placement. Our service includes HFSS scoring, helping you understand whether your product is compliant with the latest regulations.

1. Submit Your Recipe – Complete our simple recipe template and email it to us.
2. We Process Your Data – Once we confirm all required information is provided, we’ll send you an invoice.
3. Receive Your Nutrition Labels – Once payment is received, we calculate your data and prepare your legally compliant food labels.

The key mandatory nutrition values we provide include:

• Energy
• Fat
• Saturated fat
• Carbohydrate
• Total sugars
• Protein
• Salt

Additionally, we can calculate voluntary nutrients such as starch, fibre, monounsaturates, and polyunsaturates. While these are not legally required, some retailers request them, so we can include them on your final label. 

If you need a Traffic Light label for the front of pack (FOP), we can generate this for an additional charge.

Although traffic light labelling is currently voluntary, if included, it must comply with strict regulations. 

Our service is ideal for:

• Small and medium-sized food producers and suppliers
• Businesses looking for cost-effective nutrition labelling
• Those needing HFSS profiling for retail compliance
• Anyone seeking legally compliant nutritional analysis

Confidentiality – Your recipes and ingredient details are completely secure with us. We never share your data with anyone.

What if calculation isn’t possible? – If your recipe requires laboratory analysis instead of calculation (e.g., due to complex processing methods), we’ll advise you accordingly.

Need help with health claims or portion sizes? – Yes, we can support you with nutrition and health claims guidance, ensuring your product meets the required regulatory criteria.