Tagging Soups, Yogurts, Parfaits & Pudding

In general, yogurts use a metal-safe flag tag due to their aluminum foil lids, and soups use a microwave-safe tag since they're typically reheated in their containers.

However, always follow best practices:

  • If the tag has the potential to be microwaved, use a microwave-safe tag
  • If the tag will be placed directly on metal, use a Metal-Safe Flag Tag
  • If the tag will be placed on a liquid, use a Drink Flag Tag

No matter the tag type, you need to be aware of the general practices when placing your tags.

Yogurts, Parfaits & Pudding

Yogurts, parfaits & pudding are typically liquid-y and come with an aluminum lid to keep the product fresh. Because of that, it's recommended to use a Metal-safe tag (AKA a flag tag). Let's take a look at the anatomy of the Flag Tag first. You will see the Drink Tag and Metal-Safe tag in the dashboard when ordering tags. These are the same tag type. We call it the Flag Tag.

This tag cannot be folded. You want the flag section to be up and off the product.

Flag Tag Application Tips

  • You should not remove the white paper backing. This can accidentally cause the tags to stick to the product or other tags.
  • Apply the tag so the adhesive is vertical and is covering as much area as possible on the product and apply pressure on the adhesive. This improves adhesive strength.
  • The flag tags cannot touch each other products. They can inadvertently cause the flags to block each other from reading.
For smaller products, place the tags so that the flag is alternating between sides. This will prevent the flags from reading each other and will improve tag reading.
  • The flags should peek above/away from the product. It must be up and off the product to ensure it can read above the liquid/metal that would block the flag from reading.
Tip: Make sure there is air space between the flag and the product. This includes other products near the flag. Ensuring there is proper air space to allow the antennae to read the flags.

If you are curious how to tag other snack products, click here.

Soups

Because most soups are dense liquid filled to the top, it's recommended to use a Metal flag tag; however, if the soup container is going to be microwaved in its container, it is best to use a microwave-safe tag. You should check with your food vendor on whether or not you expect your customers to microwave the product in the stocked packaging.

Wrap the microwave-safe tag around the lid or the container where there is an air gap from the liquid to the tag. You do not want the tag to be right on top of the liquid. Liquid blocks the tag from being read consistently or at all. There is a simple method to help you figure out where to place the tag: the food line.

Imagine there being a food line that separates the half of the container that has food and the half that has air space.

You want to place your tag above the food line to make sure the ingredients do not interfere with the tag readings.

For best results and safe use, press the tag firmly and evenly onto the container so the adhesive is fully in contact with the surface. Any lifted edges or air pockets can affect both readability and microwave safety.

 Knowledge Check

Details
No! The tag is directly on top of the liquid. There needs to be some airspace in between.

ANSWER
Option A. The tag on option A is fully flat and above the food line. Option B is not fully flat. It is bunched up. This could cause the tag to spark in the microwave.

ANSWER
No! The products are stacked in a way that will cover the tag below it. The bottom tag may not read.

ANSWER
The answer is B. Tag B is above the food line. Think of your product having an invisible line separating where is food and where is isn't. Placing a tag below the food line can lead to tag reading inconsistencies.

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