Create a new Ingredient
Ingredients are the building blocks of your formulas. For any formula you create, you must first have the ingredient in your database. To do so
On the menu bar go to Create New > New Ingredient
The new ingredient screen will open on this view:
Click on New Ingredient XX to enter the ingredient name.
Enter the amount and unit for the ingredient from the ingredient's spec sheet. It will most likely be 100g
Click in the search bar to begin searching for and entering components
NOTE: The red dot next to the ingredient name indicates that the information entered has not been saved. After the ingredient is saved (by clicking the save icon above the File menu), the red dot will disappear until further edits are made.
Add components
Start typing the name of the first component you wish to add. A list of matching search results will appear. If a component is not listed in the search results, type the entire name as you wish to have it displayed and click on the name to select it. This will add the component to the component list so it will be available for future searches.
NOTE: The program is initially populated with the mandatory and voluntary nutrients that are allowed on the Supplement Facts label, some chemical impurities, plus other nutrients that are seen on Supplement Facts panels. Use these whenever possible as they are often associated with %DVs or other calculations. Ingredient Components can also be created from the Options menu.Click on the component to add it to the Ingredient.
Enter Quantity, Unit, and whether it's Active/Inactive. When you search for and add a Chemical Impurity, the program will automatically add it under the correct header with the PPM (parts per million) unit of measure. When you search for and add a Calorie value the program will automatically enter it into the Overrides heading.
To navigate to the next field, click Tab or Enter after filling out each field
Click Tab or Enter to add the Component to the Ingredient