Genesis R&D Manual
Added Sugar Symbol and Text Options
The FDA allows a symbol and clarifying statement for Added Sugars on the label for single-ingredient sugar products and certain cranberry products to address concerns that consumers may start to view these products unfavorably when they see the amount of Added Sugars on the label.Â
We have incorporated the symbol (dagger) and related statements into the program for certain cranberry products (dried cranberries and cranberry juice) and single-ingredient sugar products.Â
To add the symbol and footnote for single-ingredient sugar products (this includes pure maple syrup, honey, agave, table sugar, etc.)
- With your Recipe on-screen, go to Edit Label
- Select Format Options
- Expand U.S.
- Scroll to Added Sugars and expand
- Check Show Single Ingredient Symbol and Footnote
- Click OK. It will look something like this (note that when you select the footnote option, the quantitative value and "Added Sugars" is automatically hidden, per the FDA's guidance:
To add the footnote and clarifying statement for cranberries
- With your Recipe on-screen, go to Edit Label
- Select Format Options
- Expand U.S.
- Scroll to Added Sugars and expand
- Check Show Palatability and Statement.
- Type in the desired text.
- Click OK. It will look something like this: