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How to import ingredients from a spreadsheet

Bring your existing ingredient list into Dishboard in minutes using CSV import.

If you already track ingredient costs in a spreadsheet, you can import them into Dishboard rather than entering each one by hand.

Pro plan feature

CSV import is available on the Pro plan. During the launch-preview period (through August 31, 2026), all users have Pro access at no charge.

How to import

Go to Ingredients in the sidebar.

Click the CSV Import button in the top right.

Download the template to see the expected column format.

Fill in your ingredients: name, purchase quantity, purchase unit, purchase cost, and usage unit. Yield is optional.

Upload your CSV or paste it directly into the dialog.

Review the preview. Rows with errors are flagged before anything is saved.

Click Import to add the valid rows to your workspace.

Supported units

Weight: g, kg, oz, lb. Volume: ml, l, fl_oz, cup, qt, gal. Count: piece, dozen, box, bag, jar, pack, and more.

Duplicates

If an ingredient name already exists in your workspace, that row is skipped automatically. Duplicate names within the same CSV are also caught before import.

Try it on your own menu.

Cost a dish in minutes. No spreadsheets.

Go to Ingredients