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Substitute Ingredient

Find what to use when you're out of an ingredient.

Out of an ingredient? Find the best substitute instantly.

Enter an ingredient, select your country, and get verified substitutes with exact ratios.

How it works

1

Search for an ingredient

Type the ingredient you're missing — by name or common alias.

2

Choose your country & amount

We adjust names and measurements for AU, US, UK, NZ, and CA.

3

Get verified substitutes

Each swap comes with an exact ratio and notes on when it works best.

Built for real kitchens worldwide

Ingredient names and measurements change depending on where you cook. Most substitute sites ignore this — we don't.

  • Cornflour (AU/UK) = Cornstarch (US)
  • Self-raising flour ratios differ by country
  • Tablespoon sizes vary (AU 20ml vs US 15ml)
  • Cream terminology: thickened, heavy, double
  • Bicarbonate of soda vs baking soda
  • Caster sugar vs superfine sugar

Dietary filters coming soon — dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free substitutes.

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