Snacks
How to label granola to sell
Granola makers hit the Nutrition Facts wall early: it's a product people scale into cafés and grocers fast, and one where “healthy”-sounding claims quietly create legal obligations.
What granola labels get wrong
- “High protein”, “low sugar”, “healthy”: each is a regulated claim that voids small-business exemptions and demands a panel.
- Tree nuts must be named by species: “Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds, Pecans)”.
- Oats are naturally gluten-free but commonly wheat-contaminated. Don't print “gluten-free” without certified-GF oats.
- Honey vs added sugar: honey counts as Added Sugars on the nutrition panel.
Serving size
Granola eaten as a snack uses roughly a 55 g RACC, about half a cup. See the RACC lookup for how the FDA sets serving sizes.
Make your granola label
The free cottage label maker builds the ingredient statement (auto-ordered by weight), detects the Big-9 allergens, including the ones hiding in sub-ingredients, and adds your state's required home-kitchen disclosure. Scaling into retail? The nutrition label maker computes the FDA panel from the same recipe for $9.
Granola labeling FAQ
Can I say my granola is “high protein”?
Only if it meets the FDA threshold (and protein claims involve a protein-quality calculation), and any claim means the product needs a full Nutrition Facts panel. The builder's claims checker screens your recipe.
Does honey count as added sugar?
Yes. Honey, maple syrup, and other caloric sweeteners added to a food count toward the Added Sugars line.
More product labeling guides
Verify before selling
Product rules vary by state (especially for granola) and change over time. Confirm with your state's program and official sources. Panelry is not affiliated with any government agency and does not provide legal advice. See our disclaimer.