Food & nutrition
7 guides on food & nutrition with Novaz: Food & Cosmetic Scanner.
What is Nutri-Score? The A–E food label explained
Nutri-Score rates a food's nutritional quality from A (dark green) to E (orange) using calories, sugar, saturated fat, salt, fiber, protein and produce. Here's how it works.
What are food additives and E-numbers?
Additives are substances added to food for color, texture, flavor or shelf life. Here's what E-numbers mean, how additives are grouped, and how Novaz rates them.
How to read a Nutrition Facts label in 60 seconds
A quick guide to the U.S. Nutrition Facts label: start with the serving size, use % Daily Value (5% is low, 20% is high), and check added sugars, saturated fat and sodium.
How to spot added sugar on an ingredient list
Added sugar hides under dozens of names, from dextrose to evaporated cane juice. Here's how to find it on U.S. labels and ingredient lists.
Does organic food score higher?
Organic status counts for 10% of a food's score in Novaz. Here's what that bonus means, what 'organic' guarantees on a U.S. label — and what it doesn't.
Why processed meats with nitrites score low
Ham, bacon and deli meats often contain nitrites like sodium nitrite (E250). Here's why they affect the score, what 'uncured' really means, and what to look for instead.
Why can a zero-sugar drink still score poorly?
Diet and zero-sugar sodas skip the sugar, but sweeteners, acids and colors are additives — and they count. Here's how drinks are scored.