Key concepts and terms

Plain-language definitions for products, formulations, claims, and readiness.

4 min read•Getting Started

A few terms show up throughout Journey Foods. Here is what each one means in everyday language.

Product+

The finished item you plan to sell — for example, a protein bar or a plant-based drink. A product holds its ingredients, labels, claims, and scores in one place.

Formulation+

The recipe behind a product: the list of ingredients and how much of each you use. Change the formulation and your scores update automatically.

Claim+

A statement you want to put on packaging, like “high protein” or “no added sugar.” Journey Foods checks whether your formulation actually supports each claim.

Readiness+

How close a product is to being ready for market. It combines whether your ingredients, evidence, claims, and certifications are complete.

Evidence+

Documents that back up a claim or certification — like a lab result or supplier certificate. You upload these so claims can be approved.

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