Guide
Intelligent Shopping Lists
Auto-generate lists, merge duplicates, skip items you already own
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Guide
Auto-generate lists, merge duplicates, skip items you already own
The Shopping List is one of SavvyChef's most powerful time-saving features. It automatically generates based on your meal plan, intelligently combining duplicate ingredients and accounting for items you already have in your inventory. No more manual list writing or forgetting ingredients at the store!
The shopping list is designed to be your perfect companion while grocery shopping. Here's everything you need to know about managing and customizing your list.
Need to add items that aren't part of any recipe? No problem!
One of SavvyChef's most powerful money-saving features is its intelligent ingredient merging system. The shopping list automatically merges duplicate ingredients, but the Smart Merge feature goes even further by suggesting similar ingredient substitutions to help you save money.
While the shopping list automatically combines duplicate ingredients by default, Smart Merge takes it a step further by intelligently suggesting substitutions for similar ingredients:
Important: Because ingredient substitutions can impact the flavor of a recipe, Smart Merge suggestions are not applied automatically. You have full control to accept or reject each suggestion based on your preferences.
Shopping with family or coordinating with roommates? SavvyChef makes it easy to share your shopping list with others. Whether someone else is picking up groceries or you're dividing shopping duties, everyone can stay on the same page.
Tip: Printed lists are perfect for older family members or when you want to avoid phone distractions while shopping.
Don't have time to shop in person? SavvyChef integrates seamlessly with Amazon Fresh for convenient same-day grocery delivery in eligible areas.
Best Practices
Before heading to the store, quickly review your pantry and update your inventory in the app. This ensures your shopping list automatically excludes items you already have, preventing duplicate purchases and saving money.
After shopping, tap the option to "Add all ingredients to pantry" in your meal plan settings. This bulk updates your inventory with everything you just bought, making future shopping lists even more accurate.
When the smart merge feature combines ingredients across recipes, use this as an opportunity to buy in bulk at better prices. For example, if you need 4 lbs of chicken across multiple meals, buy a larger family pack instead of individual portions.
Items are grouped by category (Produce, Dairy, Meat, etc.) to match how most grocery stores are organized. Start in one section and work your way through the store systematically, checking off items as you go.
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