You can import hundreds of recipes into Foodzilla using a CSV file.
To start, download our CSV template file and fill in your recipe data following the format below.
Prepare the CSV file
The following table explains what each field does and the expected format in order to import recipes correctly. Title and Ingredients are the only required fields.
Please note that the nutrition information must be entered for a 100 grams measurement.
Field Name
Description
Example
Title
The title of the recipe
Chicken Soup
TotalCalories
The total number of calories for this recipe (measured in KCal).
Only enter a number.
450
Servings
The total number of servings
6
CookingAndPrepTime
The total time needed to prepare and cook this recipe (measured in minutes).
Only enter a number.
30
TotalWeight
The total weight of the recipe (measured in grams).
Only enter a number.
75
TotalFat
The total fat in this recipe (measured in grams).
Only enter a number.
32.5
TotalSodium
The total sodium in this recipe (measured in milligrams).
Only enter a number.
13
TotalProtein
The total protein in this recipe (measured in grams).
Only enter a number.
35
TotalFiber
The total fiber in this recipe (measured in grams).
Only enter a number.
5
TotalCarbs
The total carbohydrates in this recipe (measured in grams).
Only enter a number.
35
Ingredients
The ingredients for this recipe. Must follow this format (multiple ingredients are separated by a comma) :
name quantity unit, name quantity unit...
🆗 Correct Example:
Green Apple 1 Serving, Cauliflower 1 Bunch
This example is correct because the ingredient name comes first, followed by the quantity, and then the measurement/unit and the ingredients are separated by a comma.
🔴 Wrong Examples:
1 Green Apple, 1 Orange
This example is wrong because the quantity comes before the ingredient name.
CookingSteps
The cooking directions for this recipe. Separate multiple directions by a new line.
Sauté the olive oil, garlic, and onion over medium heat in a large nonstick stockpot or Dutch oven.
Add the celery and fennel and sauté briefly, then add the tomatoes.
DietLabels
A list of diet labels for this recipe. Separate more than one label by a comma.
No Sugar, No Added Oil.
Author
The name of the recipe author. If empty, your name will be used.
Jane Doe
RecipeWebsite
The website link for this recipe. Can be your own website or the website you got the original recipe from. It must start with https://
SuitableFor
The category or meal type that this recipe is suitable for. You can enter anything here or you can leave it empty.
Breakfast
HealthLabels
Similar to DietLabels. Can be empty.
Balanced
CookingTips
Cooking tips for this recipe. Can be empty.
You can swap Potato with Kumara.
Description
A recipe description. Can be empty.
This recipe is easy to follow and full of nutrients that keep you balanced throughout the day.
Note: do not change the field names or add new ones.
Import Recipes
Once the data is ready to be imported, go to the Recipes tab and then click on the Import Recipes button. After that, upload the CSV file you prepared earlier and click "Import Recipes".
Once the recipes are imported, you will be notified with a popup to tell you how many recipes have been imported and that you can view them from Recipes -> My Recipes.
That's it, you can import hundreds of recipes this way in a matter of seconds. Contact our support team if you need help doing this.