Import Ingredients From Excel
Upload all your ingredients at once from an Excel spreadsheet.
If you have dozens or hundreds of ingredients, entering them one at a time is a lot of work. Recipe Cost Calculator lets you format an Excel file with your ingredient data — names, prices, suppliers, categories, units — and upload them all at once.
The system validates the data, flags any issues, and imports everything in one go. It's the fastest way to get started, and it's also useful if you're bringing in a new supplier's product list or adding a big batch of seasonal ingredients.
We provide a template spreadsheet that shows you exactly what format to use. Fill it in with your data (or export from your existing system and reformat), upload, and you're done. Most people get their full ingredient list imported in under 30 minutes.
Why this matters
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The idea of entering hundreds of ingredients into a new system can feel daunting. Bulk upload takes that from hours of data entry down to a single spreadsheet and an upload. It's usually the thing that makes people say 'okay, I can actually do this.'