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Why: Effectively managing allergens in your app helps ensure the safety of your members with dietary restrictions, allowing them to filter content and find suitable recipes quickly.
Navigate: App Station > Settings > Content Settings > Ingredients
Quick Start
Go to App Station and select Settings.
Click on Content Settings and then Ingredients.
Choose an ingredient to edit.
Expand the Allergens section.
Select or deselect allergens as needed. Changes auto-save after 1 second of inactivity.
Understanding the Allergen System
The allergen management system is designed to help you track and manage allergens in your recipes effectively. This system allows you to set allergen information for ingredients and enables members to filter content based on their dietary restrictions.
FDA Major Allergens
The system tracks the following 9 FDA major allergens:
Milk: Dairy products like cheese and cream.
Eggs: Includes all egg products.
Fish: Such as salmon and tuna.
Shellfish: Includes shrimp and crab.
Tree Nuts: Almonds and walnuts, excluding coconut.
Peanuts: All forms of peanuts and peanut butter.
Wheat: Includes flour and bread products.
Soybeans: Tofu and soy sauce.
Sesame: Sesame seeds and tahini.
Setting Up Allergen Information
As an admin, you can set allergen information for ingredients in your app. This is done through the Ingredients section in the App Station.
Navigate to Ingredients: Go to App Station > Settings > Content Settings > Ingredients.
Select an Ingredient: Choose the ingredient you want to edit.
Edit Allergen Information: Expand the Allergens section and select or deselect the allergens that apply to that ingredient.
Changes will automatically save after a brief period of inactivity.
How Members Filter Content by Allergens
Once allergens are set for ingredients, members can filter recipes based on their allergen preferences. This allows them to find recipes that are safe for their dietary needs quickly.
When members search for recipes, they can exclude certain allergens, and the system will automatically filter out any recipes containing those allergens. This is crucial for ensuring that members can enjoy your content without health risks.