How else could a restaurant differentiate? What are consumers looking for these days? How can restaurants stand out in 2020? 

Attract & engage consumers, get publicity and marketing buzz, earn goodwill & comply with regulations by showing your consumers information they are interested in. Now more than ever, consumers are interested in knowing the health & nutrition data in their food. 

Did you know approximately 67% of customers in GCC are making dietary choices to prevent obesity, diabetes and blood pressure or hypertension. Source: Nielsen Report, 2016

We think this comes as an opportunity, since many consumers want to treat themselves by indulging in healthy, clean, minimally processed food products and restaurant dishes while happily paying a premium for it!

If you as a food brand or restaurant owner are investing in providing healthy and clean products to your consumers, make sure to effectively communicate the same by using NutriCal.

So if you are a restaurant owner, manager or chef - NutriCal's

 all in one nutrition management system has benefits both on the business and consumer end. 

 or call / whatsapp us on + 971 52 994 1190 for more information.

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Stand out in 2020 by offering healthy, transparent menu options. Use NutriCal to manage nutrition analysis, display calorie and nutrient info, and meet consumer demand for health-conscious choices.

Restaurant Strategy in 2020

Nowadays, dishes are invented by not only chefs but also food lovers themselves - an example of that is the infamous “Poke Bowl”.

Pronounced as poh-KAY which rhymes with ‘okay’ - poke bowls are now all over social media and evidently a lot of menus too. 

A new found favourite for health fanatics and fitness freaks as well as 

 lovers - Poke Bowls can be referred to as next generation sushi or a deconstructed sushi.

Poke means “to slice or cut” in Hawaiian and refers to chunks of raw, marinated fish, usually tuna or salmon, which is then tossed over rice and topped with vegetables and sauces.

 are a great option. They are usually high in lean protein, 

 fats from fish, avocado and seeds and packed full of fibre from all the veggies and wholegrains, plus loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. It can be an appetizer or a main dish of native hawaiian cuisine. 

A traditional Poke Bowl with a 500G serving size has the following nutritional values:

Ingredients that make the Poke Bowls popular-

 the base layer of jasmine rice or a bamboo rice or even black & red rice is partnered. The warm rice is the right proximity against the super cold tuna. Some restaurants are offering low-carb options like zucchini noodles and kelp salad. The option to be as healthy as you want is part of the appeal and being special of the dish.

 The main ingredient, most commonly raw yellowfin tuna. But you can choose between several fish, including salmon and snapper. If raw fish isn’t your thing, look for options like tofu or cooked crab. In this way, you will never be out of way - being healthy. 

 To add color to the dish and make it healthier, these are usually found in a bowl:

 To highlight the fish and the dish itself, these are most commonly used for dressing, or other condiments like, shoyu, ponzu or even spicy black-bean paste. To add a beneficial effect to our taste bud, The red chili sauce is recommended. 

If you have a restaurant, cafe, cloud kitchen, or central kitchen and want to start a Poke Bowl brand that stands out - sharing food data with consumers is the best way to attract them to your brand. 

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" Discover the nutritional breakdown of a classic Poke Bowl! Learn about its ingredients, calories, and health benefits. Ideal for food businesses aiming for transparency.

Poke Bowl Recipe & Calories - rice, salmon, avocado....

NutriCal was invited to be a part of the startup presentations at Gulfood 2020. 

Gulfood which took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai (UAE) between 16-20 February, 2020 is the world’s largest annual food & beverage trade show. This year marked the 25th Anniversary of the event.

On the 16th February, 26 startups were invited to pitch under the them #rethinkingfood. The audience included F&B professionals, government officials, institutional investors, private offices, venture capitalists, tech enthusiasts and foodies.

These presentations were judged by the following judges for prize money.

It was an eventful day full of insight and learning from startups and entrepreneurs around the world including Eat App, FineDine Digital Menu, Sagana, Diabetic Chef, Foodics, Lunch:on etc. 

 (cutting food waste within the hospitality industry) , 

 (AI & blockchain platform to connect farmers to traders), 

 (delivering delicious, healthy, nutritious snacks).

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NutriCal was invited to pitch at Gulfood 2020's startup presentations, showcasing its impact on the F&B industry. The event brought together industry leaders, investors, and innovators to rethink the future of food.

NutriCal at Gulfood 2020

NutriCal was thrilled to be at the third edition of ExpoCulinaire which took place from 2-4 March 2021 at Expo Centre Sharjah.

Emirates Culinary Guild organises this unique international trade show to bring together professionals from the HORECA sector including by not limited to Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Bakers, Cooks, F&B distributors, startups, food brands & manufacturers, catering companies etc. 

Aramtec, Alpro, IFFCO, NRTC, Barilla, Rak Porcelain, Unilever, Chefworks, Richemont Masterbaker, Barakat, Arla Pro, Veggie Tech, Healthy Farm were some of the participants.

ExpoCulinaire is the home of Salon Culinaire - and hosted the 23rd edition of the culinary competition.

His excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, current Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Expo Centre Sharjah also an established individual of the Food Sector and Chef Uwe Micheal, President of Emirates Culinary Guild and a renowned chef had a great conversation with NutriCal founder Soniya Ashar about the future of food.

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Expo 2020

NutriCal showcased at ExpoCulinaire 2020, bringing nutrition analysis solutions to the HORECA sector. Discover highlights from the event, including key discussions on the future of food.

NutriCal at Expo Culinaire 2020

Our team is always working towards making the lives of the people working in the Food & Beverage Industry easier. We have developed new features in order for you to be able to effectively communicate information and data about your food products and it’s nutritional benefits.

So whether you are a Restaurant, Cafe, Food Brand or Manufacturer, Meal Plan Company, Cloud Kitchen, Catering Company or a Dietician / Nutritionist, these features could benefit you-

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It has never been easier to generate Nutrition Facts Label for recipes and products. 

Majority of consumers are into health and fitness. They look at the macros i.e., protein, carbohydrates, fats in a product or dish before consuming it. Chefs, cooks, product owners, recipe creators are keeping macros and other nutrients in mind while creating foods and sharing this information with their customers too. Can be downloaded in JPG, JPEG, PDF, PNG and SVG Vector formats.

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Use the simple dashboard to create and download your customised menu.

Keep the menu dynamic without having to worry about design changes, add seasonal menus such as Ramadan / Iftar Special, Fall Menu, Kids Special etc.

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The Recipe Folio feature allows you to capture recipe name, ingredients, nutritional information - vitamins, minerals etc, allergens, tags and generates a macro analysis chart. Recipe and Nutrient information can be downloaded in Excel (xls, xlsx) and CSV formats too.

Sign up for a free trial today and avail all these new features to see how it could help your business!

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NutriCal helps restaurants, cafes, and food brands easily generate nutritional labels, calculate macros, and create custom menus. Sign up for a free trial today

New Features in NutriCal

Many authorities around the world including United Arab Emirates authorities have proposed a food labeling

system to assist shoppers in making a faster and healthier food choice and its aim is to improve awareness around healthy living, this is where traffic light labels take part.

The color-coded system has been popularized in the US and Europe as it assists in the provide information at a glance when looking at a product, as the labeling would highlight nutritional content such as the amount of

The Red color indicates that the product is high in fat, saturated fat, sugars, and salt which means that a consumer is advised to either reduce or limit foods that contain a lot of red as it was shared on March 14th by

the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC) on their social media

Click here to see ADPHC’s shared post on Instagram.

The Amber Color indicates that the product is of a moderate amount of fat, saturated fat, sugars, and salt and therefore can be consumed moderately. 

The Green Color indicates that the product is low in fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt therefore it is a good and healthy option. 

NutriCal now has an automatic traffic light label in English, Arabic, and both combined. If you are in the Food Brands or the Food Manufacturing Business then this feature would be of great use to your establishment. with NutriCal you'll accelerate the process of retailing your food items / pre-packed meals in supermarkets or other retailers.

If you would like to know more about how attainable and accessible it is to have it created using NutriCal, contact us at info@nutrical.co or Call/Whatsapp at +971549941190.

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NutriCal introduces the Traffic Light Label in English and Arabic for packaged food, helping consumers make healthier choices with color-coded nutritional information. Contact us to get started!

New Feature! Printable English And Arabic Traffic Light Label for Packaged Food

Meal Plan Companies, Restaurants, Cafes etc are now able to use NutriCal to create Macros Label in English & Arabic as seen in the picture.

Nutritional Fact Labels are preferred by consumers when it comes to packaged food products bought at retailers such as supermarkets and hypermarkets.

When it comes to dishes and meals, consumers want to see the nutritional contents and benefits in a more user-friendly and concise manner. 

Consumers following a gain muscle plan usually look for high protein.

Consumers looking to gain weight usually look at high carbs.

Consumers following a ketogenic diet usually look for high fat content.

Contact us on + 971 54 994 1190 via phone or whatsapp to know more. Alternatively email us on 

 to fix an in-person or virtual meeting. We offer 5 day free trials for interested businesses and individuals too.

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 NutriCal's new printable Macros Label in English & Arabic makes it easy for meal plan companies, restaurants, and cafes to display key nutrition info concisely. Perfect for customers tracking protein, carbs, and fats!

New Feature - Printable English & Arabic Macros Label

The ketogenic diet has become quite popular amongst people over the last few years.

The concept basically revolves around low carb and high fat and high protein. Keto diets are commonly followed by people for weight loss, also by people who are diabetic or prediabetic.

Due to the popularity of ketogenic diets, a number of restaurants, bakeries, cafes have started serving ketogenic dishes and recipes.

While creating and consuming keto foods one typically measures “Net Carbs”. 

Net Carbs = Total Carbs - Fiber - Sugar Alcohol (if applicable).

Monk Fruit extract, erythritol etc are good sugar substitutes showing sugar alcohol.

NutriCal now automatically calculates Net Carbs where applicable and shows it in a pie chart form which can be used for social media - Instagram, Facebook and ecommerce website posting.

Contact us by calling or whatsapping + 971 54 994 1190 or emailing 

. You can sign up for a free trial too through our website.

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NutriCal's new Net Carbs Calculator simplifies keto-friendly menu planning! Instantly calculate and visualize net carbs for your recipes with an easy-to-share pie chart.

New Feature - Net Carbs Calculator

, a Japanese fusion cuisine restaurant with six outlets in Dubai, UAE, has been serving the food industry for 12 years. With their core brand values of using fresh, high-quality ingredients while offering value for money, they aim to stand out in the competitive market. The Director of Operations, Joseph, is the primary decision-maker when it comes to menu engineering and maintaining the restaurant's standards.

In line with the growing trend of health consciousness, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Miyabi Sushi saw the opportunity to nutritionally count their menu items. However, the process of double-checking calorie counts from various sources and showcasing allergies proved to be a dilemma. Joseph came across 

 Nutrition Software, which promised practicality, user-friendliness, and digital updates to the menu. The financial aspect and after-sale service were also considered during the decision-making process.

In an in-person meeting with NutriCal, Miyabi Sushi was able to see the potential benefits of using the nutrition software. With over 250 recipes including sub-recipes, Miyabi Sushi was able to launch its new menu with NutriCal in late November to early December of 2022. The new menu was digitally updated and linked to the restaurant's website, providing customers with transparency and education on the nutritional information of their dishes.

Miyabi Sushi is now receiving feedback from customers and is aware that while calorie counting is not the primary reason why diners come to their restaurants, providing the option to be transparent and educated is crucial in keeping up with the dynamic requirements of the market and the consumers. In the future, Miyabi Sushi plans to highlight healthy items from its menu to cater to health-conscious diners.

In conclusion, Miyabi Sushi's partnership with NutriCal Nutrition Software has taken them a step closer to complying with Dubai Municipality's requirement to submit nutritional information and provide their customers with the option of transparency and education. With NutriCal's user-friendly and practical software, Miyabi Sushi is able to maintain its core brand values and standards, catering to the dynamic requirements of the market and the consumers.

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"Miyabi Sushi partners with NutriCal to provide transparent nutrition info, enhance menu accuracy & comply with Dubai Municipality regulations.

Miyabi Sushi Restaurant Partnering with NutriCal Software

 The main ingredient of sushi, which has been refined and stripped of almost all fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Kcal 129(100G): Protein –2.66G, Carbs – 27.9G, Fats – 0.28G

The most commonly and popular ingredient found in sushi. It is 

a good source of protein, iodine, and multiple vitamins and minerals.

Kcal – 206 (100G): Protein – 22G, Carbs - 0G, Fats – 12G

 One of the most popular types of fish found in sushi aside from salmon. It has a firm, but tender, texture and mild, but fresh flavor. It includes omega-3 fatty acids, which gives balance in the blood vessels therefore decreasing cholesterol in the arteries.

 Kcal: 130 (100G): Protein – 29G, Carbs – 0G, Fats – 0.6G

Without this ingredient, sushi will not be sushi. It is often served alongside sushi and has a strong flavor. It’s only eaten in small amounts. It is made from the grated stem of (

, which belongs to the family of mustard, cabbage and horseradish.

Kcal – 109 (100G): Protein – 4.8G, Carbs - 24G, Fats – 0.6G

Nori is a type of seaweed used to roll sushi. It contains many nutrients, including calcium, iron, sodium, iodine, magnesium, phosphorus thiamine, and vitamins A, C, and E.

Kcal – 38 (100G): Protein –2.48G, Carbs – 8.43G, Fats – 0.26G

It’s sweet, pickled ginger, also known as Gari, often used to cleanse your appetite between the pieces of sushi. It is a good source of potassium, manganese, magnesium and copper.

Kcal – 72 (100G): Protein – 0G, Carbs – 17G, Fats – 0G

This is a common condiment to Asian cuisine. This has to be one of the required ingredients in sushi partnered with wasabi. It's a good source of sodium and it has anti- allergenic and antioxidant properties according to the study.

Kcal – 53 (100G): Protein – 6.28G, Carbs – 7.61G, Fats – 0.04G

It has a mild and refreshing taste and high in water content. 

It can help relieve dehydration and is good to eat in hot weather or after workout. Cucumbers provide various nutrients such as calcium, potassium, Vitamin K, iron, Fiber, Folate and magnesium. It is low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

Kcal – 15 (100G): Protein – 0.7G, Carbs – 3.6G, Fats – 0.1G

This fun ingredient in sushi which is also known to “pop” in the mouth. It is considered as exotic luxury food. It has an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Kcal – 150(100G): Protein – 26G, Carbs – 0G, Fats –5.1G

It is one of the most common ingredients in sushi. It is relatively nutritious with high amounts of certain nutrients, such as iodine, that aren’t abundant in other ingredients.

Kcal – 119 (100G): Protein – 23G, Carbs – 1.5G, Fats –1.7G

Please be reminded that the above lists are just suggested and commonly ingredients of 

sushi but subjected to vary depending on the restaurant's preparation. The 

figures are estimated according to the size and amount of each 

To understand what are the best ingredients to use for maximum nutrition benefits and also calculate calories and macros of the recipes at your food establishment / sushi joint / restaurant - 

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Explore the nutrition facts of top sushi ingredients like rice, salmon, tuna, wasabi, seaweed, and more. Learn their health benefits, tips, and best ways to enjoy them!

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