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Updated Feb 27, 2026

Troubleshooting: missing or duplicated shopping list items

Fix the most common reasons an item is missing or appears twice.

Troubleshooting: missing or duplicated shopping list items

If your list looks wrong, it’s usually caused by ingredient formatting or inconsistent naming.

Missing items

  • Confirm the ingredient exists in the recipe.
  • Confirm the recipe was included when generating the list.
  • If the ingredient is optional, check whether optional items are hidden.

Duplicated items

Zavora may treat these as different if the text differs:

  • 1 onion vs 1 onions
  • olive oil vs extra virgin olive oil
  • 200 g chicken vs 2 chicken breasts

Quick fixes

  • Standardize the ingredient wording in the original recipe.
  • Use consistent units and amounts where possible.

Still stuck?

Contact support (requires sign-in) and include:

  • the recipes you selected
  • the ingredient lines that look wrong

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