Getting Started
Congratulations on selecting The Food Processor. You now have at your disposal direct access to the most reliable nutrient analysis information on the market today. Thousands of nutritionists, dietitians and other health workers all over the world have used The Food Processor and other ESHA software to both simplify and perfect their work in the field of nutrition.
About ESHA Research
About ESHA Nutrient Databases
The nutrient information in your ESHA databases was compiled from the latest USDA data, manufacturer’s data, and reference data comprising more than 1,600 sources. Missing values and errors are minimized with quality control reviews and our trained research staff.
The total database sets contain nearly 100,000 food items – including brand name items, food ingredients and additives, common items, and the Canadian Nutrient File. Note: The Canadian nutrient file is redistributed with the nutritional values as reported by Health Canada. ESHA Research does not modify or double-check this information.
We analyze for up to 163 nutrient components.
You can add an unlimited number of new records to the databases and can even create new database sets of your own in order to manage specialty information.
Changes in the Database, Program, and Manual
ESHA Research is constantly modifying the database by adding new foods, updating existing foods, and eliminating outdated foods. Database updates are published regularly. The descriptions in this manual are subject to change. The program is constantly being modified and improved, and pictures and descriptions in the manual cannot always keep up. Therefore, you may find that some descriptions do not exactly reflect the program screen. The basic steps and functions, however, should perform as described.