Seal of Approval’s Product Testing Criteria

In order to receive the prestigious ACF Seal of Approval, products must meet objective testing criteria and are tested by a customized panel of chefs with extensive and diverse culinary experience. ACF testers give unbiased, expert opinions based on measurable criteria rather than on taste preferences.

Measurable Criteria

• Application:
  • Ease of use
  • Versatility of product
  • Adaptability of product
• Physical properties:
  • Consistent appearance
  • Texture
  • Color
  • Shape
  • Size
• Performance:
  • Use of or applying the product to cooking, baking or service procedure

Other characteristics could include:

• Packaging standards:
  • Container, label
  • General compliance with government regulations and standards
• Additional criteria:
  • Product positioning
  • Guarantees or claims

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For more information, please call us at (800) 624-9458, ext. 129 or email seal@acfchefs.net.