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Operations 4 min readUpdated August 16, 2026by Dishboard

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.

Included free

CSV import is included free for every Dishboard account, no upgrade required.

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.

    Add your ingredients once, build a dish, and watch the cost land as you type.

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