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This article explains how reciProfity handles USDA nutritional data and conversion values when you enter a new ingredient. You'll learn how to identify USDA-linked ingredients, understand how nutrient codes are populated, and see how conversion data from both the USDA and the Book of Yields is applied.
Adding a New Ingredient
When entering a new ingredient manually, begin by typing the ingredient name. You may see several similar item names, which fall into two categories:
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Active Ingredients: These already exist in your reciProfity database.
- If you select one, you can link your new product to it.
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USDA Ingredients: These are marked with an orange USDA icon and include official USDA nutritional data.
- If the ingredient has no other products linked to it and you select a USDA name, the Nutrient Codes field will be filled in automatically.
Conversion Data
If conversion data is available, it will be added automatically.
- Book of Yields conversions will appear in the Conversions section.
- USDA may also provide its own conversion data, which will be displayed when available.
For example, selecting Cheese, cheddar links to both USDA and Book of Yields data.
You'll also see the Nutrient Code field populated, as well as the Conversions section:
If you don’t see a cost listed, it’s because no product has been added with an “As Purchased” price. Once a price is entered, reciProfity will calculate and display the conversion prices automatically.