Nutrition Labels for Beverages
Lemonades, cold brew, flavored milks, syrups for drinks — beverages have the most standardized serving size of any category (12 fl oz for most drinks, 240 mL reference), and the most scrutiny on sugar content. If you bottle anything, the Nutrition Facts panel plus a net contents declaration is the baseline retailers expect. The example below is a simple chocolate milk; swap in your own drink to see your numbers.
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Fluid servings and honest sugar lines
Beverage servings are declared in fluid measures with the weight in parentheses, and the whole-container rule matters: a bottle holding up to twice the reference amount is labeled as one serving, because people drink the whole thing. Sugar disclosure is where drink labels get read — Total Sugars vs Added Sugars separates the lactose naturally in milk from the sugar you stirred in, and we do that split automatically based on your ingredients.
Bottles need net contents too
Besides the nutrition panel, bottled drinks must declare net contents on the front of the package in both fluid ounces and milliliters. Our label handles the Nutrition Facts side; the net quantity line sits on your front label — see our net weight guide for the placement and type-size rules. If your drink is shelf-stable and acidified (like many lemonades), some cottage food programs restrict or review it — check your state's page.
Frequently asked questions
What serving size do I use for a 16 oz bottle?
Drinks between 100% and 200% of the 12 fl oz reference are typically labeled as a single serving — the whole bottle. Larger containers use dual-column or multi-serving labeling.
Is the sugar in milk or fruit "Added Sugars"?
No. Naturally occurring lactose and fruit sugars count only in Total Sugars. Only sweeteners you add go on the Added Sugars line.
Can I sell homemade beverages under cottage food laws?
It varies a lot — many states exclude most beverages from cottage food programs. Check your state's allowed-foods list before investing in labels.