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To create a new formula

1. On the left side navigation bar click New, then Formula. 
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2. Enter Formula name.
3. Click Enter or Tab and the program displays the ingredient entry field

NOTE: The red dot next to the formula name indicates that the information entered has not been saved. After the formula is saved (by clicking the save icon above the File menu), the red dot will disappear until further edits are made. Clicking on the "x" next to the ingredient name will close the ingredient.

Adding Formula Ingredients

Mandatory or voluntary label nutrients

For components that describe mandatory or voluntary label nutrients, the component amount should reflect the desired label amount. When the component amount is adjusted, the ingredient amount will change appropriately.

Herbals and other nutrients or compounds

For herbals and other nutrients or compounds, the component amount can be adjusted, if desired, which will affect the ingredient amount. The program allows these components to be listed in parentheses next to the ingredient on the label, if desired.

To add a new ingredient

1. Start typing the name of the ingredient you wish to add.
2. Click on the ingredient name to add.
3. Fill out Label Claim, Weight, and Active/Inactive. To navigate to the next field, click Tab or Enter after filling out each field.

Additional Informational and Calculated Formula Fields

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Label Claim

The amount entered will appear on the Formula screen in the Label Claim field, listed in the unit selected by the user. Components will also be listed in the ingredient unit, except label nutrient components will be listed in the unit required for the Supplement Label. Adjust ingredient and component amounts in the Label Claim field, as needed. Keep in mind that components are used differently, depending on the type of ingredient.

Percent Overage

Enter the percent overage. Ingredient potency degrades over time. The overage percentage can allow the desired potency to extend for the life cycle of the product.

Moisture Loss Percent 

This field lists the moisture loss that was entered on the Ingredient screen.

Amount Per Serving (mg)

This field lists the weight of one serving of the formula, in milligrams. The overage and moisture loss are considered in this calculation.

Formula Amount (kg) 

This field lists the total weight of the formula, in kilograms, based on the amount per serving, servings per container, and number of containers.

Percent Formula 

This field lists the percent that each ingredient contributes to the whole formula.

Cost Per Serving 

This field lists the cost per serving, based on the ingredient cost that was entered on the Ingredient screen.

User Code 

This is the ingredient user code from the Ingredient screen.

ESHA Code

ESHA ingredients will have a unique ESHA code already assigned.