What are labels?
Labels are dietary tags you can attach to menu items to help customers identify dishes that meet their dietary requirements. Common labels include:
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-Free
- Spicy
- Halal
- Kosher
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
Labels display as colored badges on your menu items.
How do I create a label?
To create a new label:
- Go to Menu > Labels in your dashboard
- Click Add Label
- Enter the label name (e.g., "Vegan")
- Choose a color for the label badge
- Click Save
The label is now available to attach to any menu item.
How do I edit or delete a label?
To edit a label:
- Go to Menu > Labels
- Click the edit icon on the label
- Update the name or color
- Click Save
To delete a label:
- Click the delete icon on the label
- Confirm the deletion
Deleting a label removes it from all menu items that use it.
How do I add labels to a menu item?
To tag an item with labels:
- Edit the menu item
- Find the Labels section
- Select the labels that apply to this item
- Save the item
Multiple labels can be applied to a single item.
Are there pre-made labels?
Yes! When you create your account, QuickMenu automatically creates common dietary labels based on your language setting:
English labels:
- Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Spicy, Contains Nuts, Dairy-Free, Halal, Kosher
Italian labels:
- Vegano, Vegetariano, Senza Glutine, Piccante, Contiene Frutta a Guscio, Senza Latticini, Halal, Kosher
You can edit these or create additional labels as needed.
What are ingredients?
Ingredients let you list what's in each dish, with special attention to allergens. This helps customers with food allergies or dietary restrictions make informed choices.
How do I create an ingredient?
To add a new ingredient:
- Go to Menu > Ingredients in your dashboard
- Click Add Ingredient
- Enter the ingredient name
- Check Is Allergen if it's a common allergen
- Click Save
What ingredients are pre-created?
QuickMenu automatically creates common allergens based on EU food labeling requirements:
- Gluten (Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats)
- Crustaceans
- Eggs
- Fish
- Peanuts
- Soybeans
- Milk/Dairy
- Tree Nuts
- Celery
- Mustard
- Sesame
- Sulphites
- Lupin
- Molluscs
These are marked as allergens and display with emphasis on your menu.
How do I mark an ingredient as an allergen?
To mark an ingredient as an allergen:
- Go to Menu > Ingredients
- Edit the ingredient
- Check the Is Allergen checkbox
- Save
Allergen ingredients are highlighted on your public menu to help customers identify potential issues.
How do I add ingredients to a menu item?
To list ingredients for an item:
- Edit the menu item
- Find the Ingredients section
- Select all ingredients that are in this dish
- Save the item
Allergen ingredients will be specially highlighted when displayed to customers.
How do ingredients display on the menu?
On your public menu, ingredients are shown on the item detail page. Allergens are typically emphasized (bold, different color, or with an icon) to make them easy to spot.
Can I reorder labels and ingredients?
Yes! Both labels and ingredients can be reordered:
- Go to Menu > Labels or Menu > Ingredients
- Use the drag handle to reorder items
- The order saves automatically
This order is used when displaying labels/ingredients on your menu.
What are the limits for labels and ingredients?
Limits depend on your plan:
Free Plan:
- Up to 10 labels
- Up to 15 ingredients
Professional Plan:
- Unlimited labels
- Unlimited ingredients
Can I use the same label on multiple items?
Yes! Labels are reusable. Create the label once, then apply it to any items that match. For example, create a "Vegan" label and add it to all your vegan dishes.
How do labels and ingredients differ?
Labels are high-level dietary categories:
- Quick visual identification
- Display as colored badges
- Examples: Vegan, Spicy, Gluten-Free
Ingredients are specific components of a dish:
- Detailed ingredient lists
- Allergen highlighting
- Examples: Wheat, Milk, Peanuts, Garlic
Use both together for complete dietary information:
- Label: "Contains Nuts"
- Ingredients: "Almonds, Walnuts" (marked as allergens)
Do I need to list every ingredient?
No, you don't need to list every ingredient. Focus on:
- Allergens (required for customer safety)
- Key ingredients that customers might want to know about
- Ingredients that affect dietary restrictions
You can add more detail for premium dishes or customer favorites.