Recipe

The Recipe API service lets you read and write any internal and external recipes and your Whisk recipe collections.
Let's first understand the Recipe object and its data structure before looking at its endpoints' description.
Recipe Object
A Recipe object is a collection of arrays and attributes that defines the data structure for any given recipe.
This is how the data structure of a recipe looks in JSON format:
{
  "recipe": {
    "id": "107d918699fb79c4ed4a561823f9f77d64e",
    "name": "Blueberry Bakewell muffins",
    "description": "These easy blueberry muffins have a delightfully jammy centre and crunchy crumble topping - a tasty treat for teatime or packed lunch",
    "ingredients": [
      ...
    ],
    "instructions": {
      ...
    },
    "images": [
      ...
    ],
    "videos": [
      ...
    ],
    "source": {
      ...
    },
    "servings": 12,
    "servings_scaled": 2,
    "durations": {
      ...
    },
    "normalized_ingredients": [
      ...
    ],
    "nutrition": {
      ...
    },
    "labels": {
      ...
    },
    "constraints": {
      ...
    },
    "saved": {
      ...
    },
    "author": {
      ...
    },
    "language": "en",
    "custom_labels": [
      ...
    ]
  }
}
Core Attributes
The following attributes define the core of a recipe:
Attribute
Type
Description
id
string
The recipe identifier.
name
string
The full name of the recipe.
description
string
A summary describing the recipe.
servings
integer
The number of people that can be served the original recipe.
servings_scaled
integer
The number of servings based on the requirement you specified while pulling the recipe details.
language
string
As per ISO 639 standards, a two-letter code indicating the language used in recipe definition.
In addition to the base attributes, there are objects and arrays that contain more information on the recipe. 
Ingredients
This array contains information on the ingredients used in the recipe.
"ingredients":[
   {
      "text":"1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product"
   },
   ...
   {
      "text":"HEINZ Tomato Ketchup",
      "linked_product":{
         "id":"5f75d73bcfed282362a8b3aa",
         "name":"HEINZ Tomato Ketchup",
         "images":[
            ...
         ]
      }
   }
],
Attribute
Type
Description
text
string
A specific ingredient used in the recipe — sugar 2-tbsp, flour 10g, or garlic 3-cloves.
group
string
The group name if the ingredient falls under a particular group of ingredients.
linked_product
object
This object contains details of a branded product that is stored in Whisk Studio and is being used as an ingredient.
The linked_product object contains the following attributes:

Attribute
Type
Description
id
string
The product identifier.
name
string
The product’s full name.
images
array
One or more images of the product. This array contains the hosted URL and size details of each product image.
external_product_id
string
An identifier assigned by the product's author.
Images
This array contains information on one or more images of the completed dish included in the recipe.
"images":[
   {
      "url":"https://whisk-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1603979937/recipe/a322bb09c8934e66d3eca3f98c59004a.jpg",
      "responsive":{
         "url":"https://whisk-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1603979937/recipe/a322bb09c8934e66d3eca3f98c59004a.jpg",
         "width":240,
         "height":208
      }
   },
   ...
],
Attribute
Type
Description
url
string
Hosted URL of an image.
responsive
object
A responsive image adjusts its size based on the screen size. This object contains attributes to access the image with flexible size based on need.
The responsive object contains the following attributes:
Attribute
Type
Description
url
string
Hosted URL of an image.
width
number
Image width.
height
number
Image height.
Source
‌This object contains details of the recipe origins.
"source":{
    "name":"myfoodandfamily.com",
    "display_name":"myfoodandfamily",
    "url":"https://www.myfoodandfamily.com/recipe/063765/grab-and-go-breakfast-sandwich?utm=skforu_rdp",
    "image":{
                "url":"https://whisk-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1565965713/publishers/logos/myfoodandfamily-logo.png",
        "responsive":{
            "url":"https://whisk-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1565965713/publishers/logos/myfoodandfamily-logo.png",
            "width":256,
            "height":256
        }
    }
},
Attribute
Type
Description
name
string
Indicates the name of the recipe’s origin.
display_name
string
Indicates the display name of the recipe's origin.
url
string
The recipe’s origin URL.
image
object
This object includes information on the origins of the recipe's image. 
Durations
‌This object contains information on the time it takes to prepare and cook the recipe.
"durations":{
    "cook_time":20,
    "prep_time":10,
    "total_time":30
},
Attribute
Type
Description
cook_time
number
The time (in minutes) it takes to cook the dish.
prep_time
number
The time (in minutes) it takes to prepare the items used in the recipe's instructions.
total_time
number
The total time (in minutes) it takes to prepare the dish.
‌Labels
‌‌This object contains information on the labels attached to the recipe that helps distinguish its type, cuisine, category, and the techniques required to cook.
"labels": {
    "meal_type": [
      {
        "name": "main-course",
        "display_name": "Main Course"
      },
      ...
​
      {
        "name": "dinner",
        "display_name": "Dinner"
      }
    ],
    "cuisine": [
      {
        "name": "french",
        "display_name": "French"
      }
    ],
    "category": [
      {
        "name": "dinner",
        "display_name": "Dinner"
      },
      {
        "name": "lunch",
        "display_name": "Lunch"
      }
    ],
    "technique": [
      {
        "name": "simmering",
        "display_name": "Simmering"
      },
      ...
​
      {
        "name": "pan-frying",
        "display_name": "Pan Frying"
      }
    ]
  },
Each label attached to the recipe appears as a child-array.
Attribute
Type
Description
meal_type
array
Indicates the meal type that applies to the recipe.
cuisine
array
Indicates the recipe's cuisine.
category
array
Indicates the recipe's category.
technique
array
Indicates the cooking technique required to cook the recipe.
Each of these arrays contains the following attributes:
Attribute
Type
Description
name
string
​The label name saved in the source.
display_name
string
The label name that appears on the front-end.
For information on supported labels, see Recipe Labels.
Author
‌This object includes information about the Whisk user who created the recipe.
"author":{
    "id": "10297e19d97dd5a43ecbd9a13172ce65bfb"
    "name":"Sara Buenfeld"
    "image":{
      "url":"https://img.cjthemarket.com/images/file/author/973/20191226105710715.jpg",
      "responsive":{
         "url":"https://whisk-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1602854082/author/8bade35e90ecf44eac6ec7ae5346d228.jpg",
         "width":300,
         "height":300
      }
},
Attribute
Type
Description
id
string
The recipe creator's identifier.
name
string
The recipe creator's name. 
image
object
The recipe creator's image. See the images array description for more information.
Custom Labels
‌This array includes a list of user-defined labels linked to the recipe.
"custom_labels":[
   {
      "name":"brand-category",
      "labels":[
         {
            "name":"cj-chinese"
         },
         {
            "name":"cj-etc"
         }
      ]
   },
   {
      "name":"brand",
      "labels":[
         {
            "name":"kraft-cheese"
         }
      ]
   },
   {
      "name":"barcode-number",
      "labels":[
         {
            "name":"00013000006409"
         }
      ]
   }
]
Attribute
Type
Description
name
string
Label group's name. 
labels
array
A list of labels inside the group.
Tips
‌This array includes a list of advice linked to the recipe.
 "tips": [
    {
      "header": "string",
      "text": "string"
    }
 ]
Type
Type
Description
header
string
A heading for the advice. 
text
string
Text describing the advice.
‌Optional Data
The recipe data structure may include extra information based on any additional parameters included in the API request.
Normalized Ingredients
This array includes detailed analysis of each recipe's ingredient.
"normalized_ingredients":[
   {
      "text":"1 slice cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut crosswise in half",
      "analysis":[
         {
            "product":{
               "canonical_name":"OSCAR MAYER COOKED BACON (READY MADE)",
               "original_name":"cooked oscar mayer bacon"
            },
            "category":{
               "canonical_name":"MEATS AND SEAFOOD"
            },
            "brand":{
               "canonical_name":"OSCAR MAYER"
            },
            "quantity":1,
            "unit":"slice",
            "comment":"cut crosswise in half",
            "image_url":"https://whisk-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1570185262/custom_upload/4e3434d390926ff30a3f96652529194d.jpg"
         }
      ],
      "source_text":"1 slice cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut crosswise in half"
   },
   {
      "text":"HEINZ Tomato Ketchup",
      "linked_product":{
         "id":"5f75d73bcfed282362a8b3aa",
         "name":"HEINZ Tomato Ketchup",
         "images":[
            {
               "url":"https://whisk-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1600195675/inventory_item/20c81dcc9b003de383b1891828b59fc5.jpg"
            }
         ]
      },
      "source_text":"HEINZ Tomato Ketchup"
   },
   ...
],
Attribute
Type
Description
text
string
A specific ingredient used in the recipe — sugar 2-tbsp, flour 10g, or garlic 3-cloves.
group
string
The group name if the ingredient falls under a particular group of ingredients.   
linked_product
object
This object contains details of a branded product that is stored in Whisk Studio and is being used as an ingredient. For more information, see the ingredients array.
analysis
array
​Detailed information on the ingredient that is not linked to any product stored in Whisk Studio.
source_text
string
​The ingredient name saved in the source.
The analysis array includes the following attributes:
Attribute
Type
Description
product
object
The canonical and original name of the product being used as an ingredient. It should not be confused with the linked_product object, since specific recipes may specify a branded product as an ingredient, which may not be one of their own branded products on Whisk Studio.
category
object
The canonical name of the category to which the ingredient belongs.
brand
object
The ingredient product's brand canonical name.
quantity
number
The ingredient volume or count.
comment
string
Any additional info attached with the ingredient.
unit
string
The measurement unit of the ingredient's quantity.
multiplier
number
​The factor for unit conversion.
image_url
string
The source location of the ingredient's image.
‌Instructions‌
This object includes information on each step required in the recipe preparation.
"instructions":{
   "steps":[
      {
         "text":"Cook egg product in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 3 min. or until set, stirring occasionally.",
         "images":[
            {
               "url":"https://whisk-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1603979936/recipe/33c0f4a5c00651929f57d00b398aafda.jpg",
               "width":424,
               "height":640
            }
         ]
      },
      {
         "text":"Fill muffin halves with egg product, Singles and bacon.",
         "images":[
            {
               "url":"https://whisk-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1603979947/recipe/62848f0ee14fd5808e541e3e29934e72.jpg",
               "width":424,
               "height":640
            }
         ]
      }
   ]
},
Attribute
Type
Description
steps
array
An array containing a list of steps required to cook the recipe.
The steps array contains the following attributes:
Attribute
Type
Description
text
string
A specific step in the list of instructions to cook the recipe — “Heat the oil in a large frying pan”.
group
string
The group name if the step falls under a particular group of steps.  
images
array
One or more images attached to the step. This array contains the hosted URL and size details of each image.
custom_labels
array
One or more user-defined labels attached to the step. For more information, see the custom labels array.
Nutrition
‌This object contains information about the recipe's nutritional value.
"nutrition":{
    "status":"STATUS_AVAILABLE",
    "total":[
        {
            "label":"Magnesium",
            "code":"NUTRITION_CODE_MG",
            "value":82.61800000000001,
            "unit":"NUTRITION_UNIT_MG"
        },
        ...
    ],
    "coverage": 0.93,
    "health_score":{
        "value":6.687124447756711,
        "nutrients_influence":[
            {
                "code":"NUTRITION_CODE_FAT_UNSAT",
                "influence":0.7762592808559045,
                "comment":"Strong positive impact"
            },
            ...
        ]
    },
    "glycemic_index":{
        "value":42.12
    },
    "glycemic_load":{
        "value":7.66
    }
},
Attribute
Type
Description
status
string
The recipe's nutritional information availability status.
total
array
This array contains a detailed analysis of nutrients available in the recipe.
coverage
string
A value between 0-1 to indicate the extent of analysis done while calculating the nutritional facts.
health_score
object
The recipe's health score and analysis.
glycemic_index
object
The glycemic index is a value that indicates the recipe's impact on blood glucose levels.
glycemic_load
object
The glycemic load is a value that indicates the recipe's impact on blood sugar levels.
Each object contains additional attributes.
‌Total
‌This array contains information about the nutrients available in the recipe. Each nutrient carries the following information:
Attribute
Type
Description
Example
code
enum
The nutrient code. 
NUTRITION_CODE_MG
label
string
The name of the nutrient.
Magnesium
value
integer
The nutrient's value/amount.
82.61800000000001
unit
enum
The measurement unit of the nutrient's value.
NUTRITION_UNIT_G
NUTRITION_UNIT_MG
NUTRITION_UNIT_MKG
NUTRITION_UNIT_KCAL
‌Health Score
‌This array contains information on the health score assigned to the recipe.
Attribute
Type
Description
value
double
​The health score assigned to the recipe.
nutrients_influence
array
The components based on which the health score is derived.
‌Glycemic Index
‌This array includes information on the glycemic index score assigned to the recipe. It helps in understanding the impact of the recipe on blood sugar levels.
Attribute
Type
Description
value
double
The ​glycemic index score.
‌Glycemic Load
‌This array includes information on the glycemic load score assigned to the recipe. It helps in understanding the impact of the recipe on blood glucose levels.
Attribute
Type
Description
value
double
​The glycemic load score.
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Attribute	Type	Description
`id`	string	The recipe identifier.
`name`	string	The full name of the recipe.
`description`	string	A summary describing the recipe.
`servings`	integer	The number of people that can be served the original recipe.
`servings_scaled`	integer	The number of servings based on the requirement you specified while pulling the recipe details.
`language`	string	As per ISO 639 standards, a two-letter code indicating the language used in recipe definition.
Attribute	Type	Description
`id`	string	The product identifier.
`name`	string	The product’s full name.
`images`	array	One or more images of the product. This array contains the hosted URL and size details of each product image.
`external_product_id`	string	An identifier assigned by the product's author.