How to Generate and Print Nutrition Labels in Nutrifax

What this guide covers

This is the fastest path from recipe to printable nutrition label in Nutrifax.

You will learn how to:

build or import a recipe
verify ingredient matches
generate a nutrition label
export and print it (single panel or Avery sheet)

Before you start

Have these ready:

final recipe ingredients and quantities
intended serving size
target market (Canada or US)

Step 1: Create your recipe

Use the recipe builder and choose one input method:

Ingredient Search (manual)
Text/Paste (paste full recipe text)
Image (extract text from photo/screenshot, confirm text, then parse)

Tip: If you use AI-assisted import, unresolved ingredients appear as placeholders that you can replace directly via ingredient search.

Step 2: Confirm ingredient rows

For each ingredient:

check the matched food item is the one you intended
verify quantity and unit
replace any unresolved placeholder row by searching and selecting the correct food

This step has the biggest impact on final label quality.

Step 3: Set servings and yield

Set servings/yield fields to match how the product is actually portioned. Per-serving nutrition is based on these values, so this should match your package claim.

Step 4: Generate label output

Open label generation and choose:

format: Canadian or US
variant/figure options (where applicable)
output type: PDF or PNG

Generate and preview the result before printing.

Step 5: Export for printing

Use the export option that matches your print workflow:

single-label file for custom layouts
Avery 5163 sheet export for sticker sheet printing

For test prints:

print one page first
verify alignment on actual label stock
adjust printer scaling settings (avoid auto-fit distortions)

Step 6: Save records

Keep these files together for each product/version:

recipe version
generated label file
optional audit report PDF
print-ready sheet file (if used)

This makes updates and compliance conversations much easier later.

Troubleshooting

"Ingredient did not match"

click placeholder row
search with simpler terms or synonyms
pick the closest valid ingredient and continue

"Values changed unexpectedly"

check if servings/yield changed
verify ingredient quantities/units
confirm you regenerated after recipe edits

"Print alignment is off"

disable "fit to page"
confirm correct label stock template
run a one-page alignment test before batch printing

Why this matters for revenue users

If you sell packaged foods, your label workflow must be repeatable. Nutrifax is strongest when used as a versioned system:

update recipe
regenerate label
reprint with confidence

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Disclaimer

This guide is educational and not legal advice. Confirm requirements for your product and jurisdiction.

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Primary CTA: Generate your nutrition label in Nutrifax
Secondary CTA: Create an audit-ready report