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title: Create an Ingredient
slug: help/en-us/feedcomp/create-an-ingredient
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createdAt: 2026-06-03T15:24:40.671Z
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When you create an ingredient, you add a new feed component to FeedComp and link it to its storage locations on your dairy. Once you’ve set it up, you can start using that ingredient in your recipes and premixes. FeedComp then tracks the inventory at each location, giving you a clear view of your available feed.

Before you begin, make sure your [Locations](docId\:vRkIELWkL33XqzdROqgqz) are already set up. See [Start Here: Better Feeding Made Simple](docId\:v9LrP06GJnHphYg6TeHXY) to learn more about the required setup order.

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⚠️**  IMPORTANT: **The load tolerance setting controls when the app auto-updates during loading. See [Load Tolerance](docId\:sptRTo0UdIp01qYPNtEch) for important cautions before changing this setting.
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## Create an Ingredient in PULSE on the Web

Follow the steps below to create a new ingredient using PULSE on the web.

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1. Navigate to the **Ingredients** page.
2. Select **Add Ingredient** at the top right of the page. The side panel opens.
3. Enter a unique **Ingredient Name** (it cannot match an existing ingredient).
4. Select the **Ingredient Type**. If you're adding a weighback ingredient, select "Weighback."
5. In **Load Tolerance**, enter the amount of weight considered "close enough" to the target amount. (See [Load Tolerance](docId\:sptRTo0UdIp01qYPNtEch) to learn more.)
6. Select **Add Location** to assign the ingredient to a storage location. Multiple locations can be added. For each location:
   - Enter the **DM%** and **AF Cost**, then select **Unit** or **Ton**.
   - Click the **Track this Location** toggle to begin tracking inventory at this location.
   - In **On-Hand Amount**, enter the current quantity available, then select **Unit** or **Ton**.
7. Select **Save**.

## Create Ingredients in the Mobile App

Follow the steps below to create a new ingredient using the mobile app.

1. On the **Ingredients **screen under **Adjustments**, tap **Create Ingredient** at the bottom of the screen.
2. Enter the **Ingredient Name**.
3. If you're adding a weighback ingredient, tap the **Weighback Ingredient** toggle.
4. Select the **Ingredient Type**.
5. Enter the **Load Tolerance** if you want the app to auto-advance during loading.
6. Tap **+ Assign Location** in the middle of the screen.
7. Select the location, select **Unit** or **Ton**, enter the **DM%** and **Cost Unit** or **Cost Ton**, then tap **Add** at the bottom of the screen.
8. Tap **Save** at the bottom of the screen.

## Important Considerations

Keep the following points in mind when creating ingredients:

- **Ingredient types**, **load tolerance**, **DM%**, **AF Cost**, and other field definitions are described on the [Ingredients](docId:_zM5Tz6ctWpsJyUmoCAKI) page.
- Units (lbs or kg) are based on your account settings. See [Edit Your User Account](docId\:adCj5YzYbeNGYC6XQqEc3) to change them.
- To edit an ingredient after creating it, see [Edit an Ingredient](docId:8-HI5anCA8HxDH8FEG8w_).

To learn more, see the links below:

- [View and Search Ingredients](docId\:c2AVO8PUXJx0-_5C03NYB):  Find, sort, filter, and view ingredient cards and details.
- [Edit an Ingredient](docId:8-HI5anCA8HxDH8FEG8w_)**: **Update fields such as DM%, cost, load tolerance, type, and time delay.
- [Deactivate or Reactivate an Ingredient](docId\:kt8bgWDDvWEyWkjb0o0W0)**:** Deactivate or reactivate ingredients.
- [Manage Ingredient Locations](docId\:SzGxeeYibtCpM2sMkDST3)**:** Assign, remove, or transfer ingredients across locations, and enable tracking.