Claim

A Claim is a statement about a food product or recipe that communicates a verifiable fact — such as "low sodium" or "heart-healthy." BetterMenu supports Nutrient Content Claims and Health Claims, both regulated by the FDA and equivalent global authorities.

A Claim can belong to one of the following categories:

• Nutrient Content Claim
• Health Claim
• Food Source Claim (e.g. Organic, Non-GMO)
• Lifestyle Claim (e.g. Vegan, Gluten-Free)

What is a Nutrient Content Claim?

A Nutrient Content Claim refers to a statement that refers to the presence or absence of a nutrient in a food product. Nutrient Content Claims are typically regulated and governed by an authority. These are also specific to each country.

The following table is an example of various Nutrient Content Claims provided by different health authorities in some of the countries:

What is a Health Claim?

A Health Claim refers to a statement that refers to the relationship between a food product or a nutrient and a health condition. Health Claims are typically regulated and governed by an authority. These are also specific to each country.

The following table is an example of various Health Claims provided by different health authorities in some of the countries:

What is a Food Source Claim?

There are various certifications available for food products that are derived from a specific source. These certifications are typically governed by an authority. These are also specific to each country.

The following table is an example of various Organic Food Source Claims provided by different health authorities in some of the countries:

Note that the food manufacturers typically use these certifications to make a claim on the packaging of the food product. These are not required, but are used to provide additional information to the consumer. These certifications are usually available on the packaging of the food product.