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Enhanced USDA Ingredient Search

Find the right USDA match faster with richer search results

We've enhanced the USDA ingredient search for Ingredients and Cooking Methods, now matching the same powerful search experience available on Vendor Items. You can now search USDA branded foods and see helpful details about each ingredient — like nutrient counts and density data — before you select it.

Enhanced canonical ingredient search with USDA branded foods and nutrient indicators

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USDA Branded Foods Included

Search results now include branded foods from the USDA database alongside legacy and foundation entries, giving you more options when linking ingredients and cooking methods to canonical data.
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New Selection Modal

A redesigned modal interface makes it easier to browse, compare, and select canonical ingredients. Filter by data type and review details before committing to a match.
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Nutrient Count & Density Indicators

Each search result now shows how many nutrients are available and whether density data is included, so you can pick the most complete match without extra clicks.

Quick tip: Click the nutrient count or density label on any search result to preview detailed nutritional data and unit conversions before selecting.