Barcode not found: use values from the package
What to do when a barcode is missing, a product match looks wrong, or the nutrition values on the package are the safest source.
Barcode databases are helpful, but they are not complete and not always correct. A product may be missing, renamed, reformulated, or listed with values from another country. When the package in your hand looks more trustworthy than the search result, use the package.
Enter the values per 100 g or 100 ml
Most packages show nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml. Copy those values carefully, then use the amount you actually eat or add to a recipe. If the product has a suggested serving size, treat it as a hint, not as a rule.
- Check whether values are per 100 g, per serving, or per prepared portion.
- Save brand and package size when they help you recognize the product.
- Use private products for items you buy often.
- Review the amount again when the product goes into a recipe.
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