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Food classification

The Food Classification feature groups foods by category in the knowledge base. Similar foods are classified together. For example, kidney beans have the classification of Food/Non-meat Protein/Legume/Beans as do pinto beans, black beans, refried beans, and humus.

When creating customized foods or recipes to add to the knowledge base, you must assign them the appropriate food classification for optimal use of the program. The classification system is useful when opening and customizing foods.

Additionally, the Food Classification is the basis for the default Food Guide Pyramid categories, My Pyramid categories and Exchanges used in the calculation process. Proper classification is essential for full use of these features. Classifications can also be modified as custom foods are created.

The following table contains the main food classifications. Some foods contain subclassifications, which are not listed in the table:

Accompaniment
CondimentSyrup
Salad DressingTopping
GravyDip
SauceMarinade
Baby Food
CerealVegetable
Combination MealBaked Product
FruitSweets
JuiceMilk Product
NectarInfant Formula
Protein Food
Baked Product
BiscuitsPastries
CrackersBaking Mixes
MuffinsCrusts
PancakesRolls
WafflesCheesecakes
BagelsCoffee Cakes
BrowniesCookies
CrispsBreads
CobblersCakes
PopoversPies
Quickbreads
Beverage
Fruit DrinkAlcoholic
Vegetable DrinkMilk Drink
Fruit JuiceMeal Replacement
Vegetable JuiceSports Drink
Fruit NectarCarbonated
MilkshakesFloats
Yogurt DrinkCoffees and Teas
Combination Food
DishFilled Dough
SandwichFood Pack
PiesPizza Kits
PizzaSalad
Filled Pancake
Dairy
CheeseCream Product
Imitation Dairy ProductsMilk
Yogurt
Egg
Fish
ShellfishFin fish
Grain
Pure GrainsChips
FlourFried Grains
PastaHot Cereal
CakesCold Cereal
TortillasGrain Meal
ShellsPretzels
Puffs-CurlsPopcorn
Meat
BeefPork
LambOther
Veal
Ingredient
Flour (non-grain)Flavor Enhancer
AcidulantGelatin
AntioxidantDairy
SequestrantSoy Protein
ColorBase
EmulsifierMix
FlavorCrumbs
GumFood Thickener
PreservativeAdditive
SpiceStabilizer
StarchTenderizer
SweetenerPaste
NutrientCooking Wine
Leavening AgentDough Products
FatSoftener
Non-Meat Protein
LegumeButters
NutsTrail Mix
SeedsVegetable Protein Product
Soy Products
Poultry
ChickenDuck
OtherTurkey
Prepared Meat
FrankfurterSpread
JerkyLoaf
Luncheon MeatSausage
Soup
Supplement
FormulaFitness
Vitamin and Mineral
Sweets
CandyFrosting
Frozen DessertsBar (non-candy)
Baking ChipsDoughnut
CustardFruit Snack
GelatinPudding
Fruit SpreadsMousse
Vegetable
StarchyDeep Yellow
Dark GreenGreen Peas
Fruit
Dried
International Food
BeverageIngredient
Combination FoodNon-meat Protein
Dairy ProductPoultry
EggSoup
FishSweet
FruitVegetable
GrainAccompaniment
Baby FoodBaked Product
Meat
Unspecified