Chili Oil Label
Chili oil label requirements: the name, the net contents (fluid ounces for a pourable oil, net weight for a chili crisp full of crunchy bits), an ingredient list, a Contains line for sesame or peanuts, the maker's name and address and, without an exemption, Nutrition Facts per 1 tablespoon. Type in your recipe and the tool rounds every number by FDA rules, ready for your jar.
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What has to be on your chili oil label
Front of the jar: the name and the contents. Back: the rest. The numbers match the chili crisp on the left.
- 1Name21 CFR 101.3"Chili oil", "Chili crisp", "Sichuan chili oil", "Garlic chili crisp". The name tells a shopper whether to expect a pour or a spoonful.
- 2Net contents21 CFR 101.7(a)A clear, pourable chili oil is a liquid: fl oz and mL. A crisp packed with fried bits is a mix of solid and liquid: net weight.
- 3Nutrition Facts21 CFR 101.9Per 1 tablespoon with the grams. Fat is the big line; everything else stays small.
- 4Ingredient list21 CFR 101.4(b)(14)Heaviest first, the oil by its source: "canola oil", "soybean oil", "peanut oil". "Chili oil" bought in as an ingredient shows its own parts in parentheses.
- 5Allergen statementFALCPASesame seeds: sesame. Roasted peanuts: peanuts. Fermented black beans or soy sauce: soy, and wheat when the soy sauce is brewed with it.
- 6Name and address21 CFR 101.5The maker or packer, plus city, state and ZIP. A co-packer makes your crisp? "Distributed by" with your own address.Co-Packer →
Things that are different for chili oil
Chili oil jars, bottles and the label that fits
Small jars mean small labels. Measure the flat area and switch styles in the tool.
| Container | Typical label area | Style that usually fits |
|---|---|---|
| 5 fl oz bottle | 2.5 × 2 in | Small package (linear) |
| 6 oz squat jar | 5 × 1.75 in | Tabular (wide)Sample |
| 8 oz jar | 5.5 × 2 in | Tabular (wide) |
| 16 oz jar | 3 × 4 in | Standard (vertical)Avery 5164 |
Start from a chili crisp that's already filled in
Fry the shallots and garlic in the oil until crisp, then pour it over the chili, sesame and seasonings. Our library's red pepper (cayenne) stands in for your chili flakes; using a Sichuan blend from a supplier, add it as your own ingredient from its label. Leave out the sesame seeds and the Contains line goes away.
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Canola oil✓ USDA match | 1 1/2 | cups |
| Shallots✓ USDA match | 1 | cup |
| Cayenne pepper✓ USDA match | 1/2 | cup |
| Garlic✓ USDA match | 12 | cloves |
| Sesame seeds✓ USDA match | 2 | tbsp |
| Granulated sugar✓ USDA match | 1 | tbsp |
| Salt✓ USDA match | 2 | tsp |
| Ground ginger✓ USDA match | 1 | tsp |
Chili oil label questions
The parts are the same. What changes is the net contents (weight for a crisp, fl oz for a strained oil) and often the numbers, because the fried bits add carbs and change the weight of a tablespoon.
Sesame is one of the nine major allergens, so sesame seeds always have to be declared. For sesame oil, it depends on whether the oil is highly refined: only highly refined oils are exempt. Toasted sesame oil you buy for flavor is worth asking your supplier about. Allergen Labeling Requirements (FALCPA) →
That depends on your state and your recipe. Some states keep garlic in oil out of cottage food entirely, and fresh garlic or shallots in oil raise the botulism question above. Start with your state's cottage food page or your food regulator.
Yes. Grab a blank Nutrition Facts template for free in fillable PDF, Word, SVG or PNG, or begin from the garlic shallot crisp above. Edit it into your own recipe for free; the $29 covers the finished print files. Blank Nutrition Facts Label Template →
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