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, itβs 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 onionvs1 onionsolive oilvsextra virgin olive oil200 g chickenvs2 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