# Food or beverage content

The migration of chemicals from foodware and packaging into food increases when the type of food has:

* Long storage times
* High temperature
* High acidity
* High fat content
* High contact with material
* Small packaging ratio

<figure><img src="/files/B1TWiwzCeQiewmkuaEnV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Factors that increase the migration potential.</p></figcaption></figure>

In the tool, the user can select from a list of predefined foods and beverages. If no food is selected, the tool assumes the worst-case scenario: a hot, fatty, and acidic soup, stored for a long time, in a small container.

You may create a new food or drink type by selecting the values for these factors that most accurately describe your use case. More information on the Food and Materials Interactions can be found [here](/methodology/the-six-up-scorecard-metrics/chemicals-of-concern.md#more-details). More detailed information can be found in the [methodology document](https://upscorecard.org/methodology-document).

See [how to define your own food or drink](/using-the-tool/customization/how-to-customize/define-a-custom-food.md).


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