ingredi

Ingredi is a term encountered in some online culinary resources to denote the component elements of a dish—the ingredients. It functions as a data label or field in recipe databases and cooking apps, distinguishing the list of items from quantities, steps, and metadata. The term is not part of formal culinary nomenclature, and its use is not standardized across platforms. Where it appears, ingredi typically signals the list of items required to prepare a dish, rather than the procedure.

Etymology and scope: The word ingredi appears to be a shortened form of "ingredients" or a rebranding for data fields in digital cookbook ecosystems. Its appearance is more common in user interface design and documentation than in traditional cookbooks. Some platforms separate the ingredi list from measurements to support internationalization and structured data.

Usage and structure: A typical ingredi block lists items such as water, flour, salt, and eggs, optionally with descriptors (fresh, chopped) but may omit quantities, which are provided elsewhere in the recipe. In formal presentation, quantities and units accompany each item; in some apps, the ingredi field is used for the itemized names while a separate quantities field provides measurements.

Limitations and notes: Because ingredi is not standardized, confusion can arise when converting between formats or when translating recipes. Users should rely on complete recipe sections that include both the ingredi and quantities, and cross-check with steps for context.

Related terms include ingredient list, recipe, culinary terminology, and data schema.