Be sure you are in edit mode to connect ingredients to the USDA nutrition database. Then, enter in the serving size for your recipe.

Next, click the pencil icon next to any ingredient that has "Add Nutritional Data" next to it.

This opens up the Nutrition modal. In the search bar, enter in the ingredient name, and choose from a list of common ingredients, or from a list of branded ingredients.

Then, scroll down and select "Update Nutrition."

Once an ingredient is linked to nutrition information from the USDA database, it will remain linked in every recipe in which it's used.

If you cannot find a suitable item to link your ingredient to, you can submit a Custom Nutrition Information Request by clicking the the link highlighted below and filling out the form:

Our team will create a custom nutritional profile based on the values you provide for the ingredient within two business days.

Please note: All ingredient calorie counts are automatically rounded according to FDA labeling guidelines.

Every meez system ingredient contains allergen information. This means that using a meez system ingredient like Parmegiano Reggiano will automatically attach "Milk" as an allergen to your recipe.

When you create your own ingredient, you can manually select which allergens apply to that ingredient.

You may want to change how an ingredient is displayed on your nutrition label. To do that, simply type in the preferred ingredient name in the field under "Display Name for Nutrition Label." In summary, the meez platform simplifies ingredient tracking by defaulting to composite ingredient names but allows flexibility through the customization of Display Name fields. By listing sub-ingredients manually, users can meet specific labeling preferences and ensure compliance with detailed labeling requirements where necessary.

By default, when you map a composite ingredient (e.g., mayonnaise) to a corresponding USDA ingredient or similar, meez will display only the name of the composite ingredient on the recipe's ingredient list. Sub-ingredients, such as oil or eggs in mayonnaise, are not automatically broken down or displayed on the label. This default setting ensures simplicity but may not meet the detailed labeling requirements some users may have.

To include the sub-ingredients of a composite ingredient on your recipe's label, you can manually customize the entry by using the “Display name” field within the ingredient setup. Here’s how:

Once your ingredients are connected to the USDA database, and your serving size is entered, a nutrition label will appear at the bottom of the Nutrition tab.