Seasoning pastes — FDA Serving Size (RACC)

The FDA Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for Seasoning pastes is 5 g, a Miscellaneous category for the General (4+ years) population under 21 CFR 101.12 — the basis for its Nutrition Facts serving size.

FDA category
Seasoning pastes (e.g., garlic paste, ginger paste, curry paste, miso paste)
Reference amount
5 g
Product form
Bulk or measured
Label statement template
1 tsp (__ g)
Audience
General (4+ years)
Food group
Miscellaneous
Worked example

Seasoning pastes is measured in bulk, so its FDA label serving size is the RACC itself, expressed as a household measure: 1 tsp (5 g) — per 21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)(i).

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For informational purposes only; verify against 21 CFR 101.12 / 101.9(b). · US Nutrition Label Rules v1.3.0 · CFR snapshot 2026-02-12