“1 bunch” or “1 can” shouldn’t break your shopping math. PlateParrot lets you create custom units and define their exact weight, so “1 pack of butter” plus “50g” actually adds up correctly on your list.
The “Mystery Unit” Frustration
You find a recipe that calls for “1 packet of dry yeast.” Another calls for “7g yeast.” To a standard app, these are two different languages. You end up with two separate lines on your list because the app doesn’t know that they are the same ingredient.
Or perhaps you buy parsley by the “Bund” (bunch), but your app forces you to choose between “grams” (which you don’t measure) or “pieces” (which feels wrong). You end up fighting the system, trying to force your real-world kitchen habits into a rigid digital box.
Your Kitchen, Your Rules
PlateParrot adapts to your vocabulary, not the other way around. You can simply teach the app your own units.
If you always buy tomatoes in 400g cans, you can tell the app once: “1 Can = 400g.” From that moment on, the app is smarter. If you add “2 cans of tomatoes” for a soup and another recipe adds “200g tomatoes” for a salad, PlateParrot knows exactly what to do. It calculates that you need 1 kg total (800g + 200g). It bridges the gap between vague recipe terms and precise shopping list math.
How It Works
Setting this up is a “set it and forget it” task.
- Go to Settings > Custom Units.
- Tap the plus button.
- Name your unit (e.g., “Mug”, “Pack”, “Glass”, or “Bund”).
That’s it. Next time you type “3 Mugs of Flour” into your list or import a recipe using that term, the app recognizes it instantly as a valid measurement.
FAQ
Can I hide units I never use?
Yes. If you live in Europe and never want to see “Ounces” or “Pints,” you can disable them in the settings so they don’t clutter your interface.
