Technology - Nutrient Analysis

In addition to tools/resources developed specifically by the PEN^® team or its partner associations (see PEN Handout Collections which includes translations and adaptations where available), links to tools/resources on external websites have been selected for this Knowledge Pathway based on their consistency with the evidence, authoritative source and currency. These external tools/resources are provided as sources of additional information believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication and should not be considered an endorsement of any information, service, product or company. Country-specific resources may not be totally consistent with the evidence presented in PEN, but are included to reflect current country guidelines and practice.

• Canadian Nutrient File

  Last Reviewed: 2023-06-06 – Game/Quiz/Interactive Tool  

  The Canadian Nutrient File (CNF) is Health Canada's standard reference food composition database reporting the amount of nutrients in foods commonly consumed in Canada. Can search by food or nutrient and it is available in English and French.

   Target Audience: Professional

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• European Food Information Resource (EuroFIR)

  Last Reviewed: 2023-06-06 – Website  

  EuroFIR is an international, member-based non-profit association with the aim to ensure sustained advocacy for food information in Europe. Its purpose is to develop and publish food composition information and promote international cooperation and harmonisation of standards to improve data quality, storage and access.

    Target Audience: Consumer

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