Updated Feb 27, 2026
Ingredients basics: writing ingredients Zavora understands
Write ingredients consistently to improve structured features like shopping lists.
Ingredients basics
A simple format that works well: amount + unit + ingredient + optional prep
2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, diced500 g potatoes1/2 tsp salt
Tips
- Prefer standard units:
g,kg,ml,l,tsp,tbsp,cup. - Put prep at the end:
carrots, chopped. - Mark optionals:
1 tsp chili flakes (optional).
Troubleshooting
If a line parses strangely later, simplify it:
- From:
a drizzle of olive oil - To:
1 tbsp olive oil