Can I edit recipes in existing foods

mjdaniels1752

Hi - I've looked for answers to this but it seems inconclusive; others have asked similar questions with no answers and I've seen a tech support comment elsewhere around this but with no clear solution:

Is it possible to edit an existing recipe within the system? For example, I scanned a bar code on a marmalade item that has come up with the correct calories, but is missing a lot of other data that is available from the jar. I wanted to add that data to the existing recipe, but I can find no way of doing it either via my app (Android) or the web interface.

Anybody any suggestions?

Many thanks.

Jean

If an ingredient chosen for a Recipe is missing some nutritional values, we recommend looking up an alternative food item that includes the information you're looking for. During the recipe creation process, it is not possible to edit individual food items, however, you do have the ability to report them.

To Report an entry via the mobile app:
1. Open your Diary and Add Food
2. Search for the food item and select it
3. Click on Report Food (at the bottom)
4. Select Wrong/Missing Nutrition Information and tap check mark
5. Update the incorrect information and tap check mark
* If you'd like to save the corrected version, toggle Save to My Foods on

To correct an entry via the website:
1. Log into the website at https://www.myfitnesspal.com
2. Click the Food tab, then Database
3. Search for the food item and click on it in the search results
4. Click the item's Edit button (see attached image)
5. Update the incorrect information. Make sure you click the green Save Changes button

Note: Verified (check-marked foods) cannot be edited by users.