Error and warning messages explained
In Nutrition Labelling, error and warning messages are shown for your raw material, sub recipe and recipe resources. These messages are indicated by the notification bell at the top left of the resource window, as shown below.
Error and warning messages alert you to inconsistent values or missing mandatory information in your resources, which could contribute to incorrect nutrition labels.
It is recommended that you review and address all error and warning messages prior to publishing or exporting your nutrition labels.
Using error and warning messages
To view the messages for your resource
- Open your resource in Foodworks.
- Select the
icon.
The number of messages for the resource displays in red.
The list of error and warning messages for this resource also displays. See About the error and warning messages below for more.
- Optional: You may want to pin relevant error or warning messages so that you can resolve the issues in your resource. To pin messages, select the
pin icon. These messages are now pinned to the bottom of the resource window and update dynamically as you make changes.
Errors and warnings in nested resources
Where an issue is present in a nested resource, it is best practice to fix the issue in the nested resource first.
As shown in the screenshot below, there are several unknown allergen statuses in both the Avocado puree and Sweet Chilli Sauce sub recipes. Before declaring the allergens on the final recipe level, it is best to update the allergen status in these nested resources. To navigate to these resources, click the name in the warning messages.
In contrast, the message Label is set to display as volume but no volume conversion factor is set in Measures Tab has no nested resource name. This indicates that the warning is for the final recipe level.
Once the issue causing the message to display is resolved, the message disappears.
About the error and warning messages
| Error message |
How to resolve |
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No declaration name has been provided. Enter a declaration name.
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- This message displays when there is no information provided for the Declaration name.
- You must set a declaration name when prompted to or the ingredient does not display in the ingredients list on your nutrition label.
- To resolve, update the Declaration name on the General tab.
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| Declared energy value is greater than the calculated value from the declared nutrients. Check the values are correct for the following: energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, dietary fibre, alcohol, sugar alcohols, organic acids and polydextrose. |
- This message displays when the declared kilojoule value (declared on the Nutrients/Overrides tab) is greater than the calculated kilojoule value (calculated by Foodworks).
- To resolve, check the values for the energy-yielding nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrateSE, dietary fibre, alcohol, sugar alcohols, organic acids and polydextrose. Adjust or add missing values where needed.
- If all the energy-yielding nutrients are correct and the error persists, the EnergySE value entered is likely to be incorrect.
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| Calculated energy value is greater than the declared energy value. Check the values are correct for the following: energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, dietary fibre, alcohol, sugar alcohols, organic acids and polydextrose. |
- This message displays when the calculated kilojoule value is greater than the declared kilojoule value.
- To resolve, check the values for the energy-yielding nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrateSE, dietary fibre, alcohol, sugar alcohols, organic acids and polydextrose. Adjust or add missing values where needed.
- If all the energy-yielding nutrients are correct and the error persists, the EnergySE value entered is likely to be incorrect.
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Calculated carbohydrate value is greater than the declared carbohydrate value. Check the values are correct for the following: carbohydrate, starch and sugar.
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- This message displays when the calculated carbohydrate value is more than the declared carbohydrate value.
- To resolve, check the values for the following nutrients: sugars and starch. Adjust or add missing values where needed.
- If the above nutrients are correct and the error persists, the CarbohydrateSE value entered is likely to be incorrect.
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Calculated weight value is greater than the declared weight value. Check the values are correct for the following: protein, fat, carbohydrate, dietary fibre, water, alcohol, sugar alcohols, organic acids and polydextrose.
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- This message displays when the calculated weight value is more than the declared weight value.
- To resolve, check the values for the following nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrate, dietary fibre, water, alcohol, sugar alcohols, organic acids, polydextrose and ash. Adjust or add missing values where needed.
- If all the weight-yielding nutrients are correct and the error persists, the Weight value entered is likely to be incorrect.
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Unknown value for the following mandatory nutrients: nutrient name, nutrient name, nutrient name...
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- This message displays when one or more of the mandatory nutrition labelling nutrients does not have a value declared.
- To resolve, add the values for the nutrients listed in the error message. You may need to add the values in nested resources. The error message indicates where this is needed.
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Uncertain value for following mandatory nutrients: nutrient name, nutrient name, nutrient name...
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- This message displays when one or more of the mandatory nutrition labelling nutrients is unknown.
- To resolve, check the values for the nutrients listed in the error message and adjust accordingly. You may need to adjust the values in nested resources. The error message indicates where this is needed.
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Declared water value is less than 100g per 100g. Check the value is correct for the following nutrient: water
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- This message displays when a raw material is given the declaration name 'Water' and the nutrient for water is not equal to 100% of the weight.
- When 'Water' is used as an ingredient in a recipe, the nutrient, water, must equal 100g per 100g.
- To resolve, update the values for water on the Nutrients tab to 100g.
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| Warning message |
How to resolve |
| Declared energy value is greater than the calculated value from the declared nutrients. Check the values are correct for the following: energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, dietary fibre, alcohol, sugar alcohols, organic acids and polydextrose. |
- This message displays when the declared kilojoule value (declared on the Nutrients/Overrides tab) is more than the calculated kilojoule value (calculated by Foodworks).
- To resolve, check the values for the energy-yielding nutrients. You may need to enable these nutrients first: protein, fat, carbohydrateSE, dietary fibre, alcohol, sugar alcohols, organic acids and polydextrose. Adjust or add missing values where needed.
- If all the energy-yielding nutrients are correct and the error persists, ensure the EnergySE value entered is correct.
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| Unknown status for the following allergens: allergen name, allergen name, allergen name... |
- This message displays when one or more of the allergen nutrients is unknown.
- To resolve, check the values for the allergens listed in the error message and adjust accordingly. You may need to adjust the values in nested resources. The error message indicates where this is needed.
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| Label is set to display as volume but no volume conversion factor set in Measures Tab |
- This message displays when the Show per 100mL, not per 100g checkbox is selected, but no volume conversion factor has been entered for the recipe.
- To resolve, enter a volume conversion factor on the Measures tab.
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