Using the Master Ingredient Library

Browse 80+ pre-configured common baking ingredients
Import ingredients to your inventory with units and densities already set up
Save time setting up your ingredient list from scratch

What is the Master Ingredient Library?

The Master Ingredient Library is a built-in collection of 80+ common baking ingredients that come pre-configured with standard units of measurement and density values. Instead of manually entering flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and other staples from scratch, you can import them directly into your inventory in just a few clicks.

Each ingredient in the library includes:

Standard unit options (grams, ounces, cups, tablespoons, etc.)
Pre-calculated density values for accurate volume-to-weight conversions
Ingredient categories (flours, sugars, fats, leavening agents, and more)

Tip: The library is especially helpful when you're first setting up BakeOnyx. Import your most-used ingredients, then add specialty or custom items later.

How to Access the Master Ingredient Library

From your BakeOnyx dashboard, click Inventory in the main navigation menu.
On the Inventory page, look for the Master Ingredient Library button or link (usually near the top of the ingredients section).
Click to open the library view.

Master Ingredient Library page showing a searchable list of 80+ common baking ingredients with import checkboxes

Browsing and Searching the Library

The library displays all available ingredients in an organized, searchable list. You can:

Search by name: Use the search box to quickly find ingredients (e.g., "all-purpose flour" or "butter").
Filter by category: Browse ingredients by type, such as flours, sugars, fats, eggs, leavening agents, and more.
View ingredient details: Hover over or click any ingredient to see its default units and density information.

Importing Ingredients to Your Inventory

Browse or search for the ingredients you want to add to your bakery's inventory.
Check the checkbox next to each ingredient you'd like to import. You can select multiple ingredients at once.
Once you've selected all the ingredients you need, click the Import Selected button at the bottom of the page.
A confirmation message will appear. Click Confirm to complete the import.
The selected ingredients will now appear in your main ingredient list, ready to use in recipes and stock tracking.

Note: Imported ingredients retain their pre-configured units and densities. You can edit these settings later if your bakery uses different measurements or has specific density requirements.

What Happens After You Import

Once ingredients are imported, they're added to your active ingredient inventory. You can immediately:

Add them to your recipes
Set up stock tracking and low-stock alerts
Log purchases and track ingredient costs
Use them in your inventory reports

Warning: If you import an ingredient that already exists in your inventory with a different name, you'll end up with duplicate entries. Check your current ingredient list before importing to avoid duplicates.

Customizing Imported Ingredients

The library provides a great starting point, but your bakery might have unique needs. After importing, you can:

Edit unit preferences (switch from grams to ounces, for example)
Adjust density values if you use specialty flours or ingredients
Add supplier information and pricing
Set minimum stock levels for automatic alerts

To customize an ingredient, go to your Ingredients list, find the ingredient, and click Edit.

Next Steps

Stock Tracking and Alerts — Set up automatic low-stock notifications for your imported ingredients.
Creating a Recipe — Use your imported ingredients to build and scale recipes.
Tracking Expenses — Log ingredient purchases and monitor costs.