Import any Instagram recipe in seconds
Saw a recipe reel you want to actually cook? Paste the Instagram link into Mello and it reads the video and caption, pulls out the ingredients and method, and hands you a clean recipe you can scale, plan and shop - no pausing, scrubbing or screenshotting.
How to import a Instagram recipe
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Copy the Instagram link
On the reel or post, tap Share → Copy link. Reels, feed posts and IGTV all work.
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Paste it into Mello
Drop the link into Import. Mello reads the video and the caption together, so it catches ingredients the caption leaves out and quantities the video skips.
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Cook, plan or shop it
You get a structured recipe with an ingredient list. Save it, add it to your week, or turn the ingredients into a single grocery order.
See it in 30 seconds
A Instagram clip becomes a recipe, a week, and an order.
What Mello pulls out
- ✓Every ingredient, with quantities
- ✓The method, step by step
- ✓Servings, and rough time and calories
- ✓Who the creator was, credited on the recipe
Recipes imported from Instagram
Real imports on Mello - tap through to the full ingredients and method.
Greek Eggplant Casserole (Moussaka-style)
🇬🇷 Greek · 25 min
Masala Dosa with Spicy Chutney, Aloo Masala and Kachumber Salad
🇮🇳 South Indian (India) · 45 min
Idli Sambar (Quick South Indian Lentil Stew)
🇮🇳 South Indian · 35 min
Bigos (Polish Hunter’s Stew)
🍽️ Polish · 35 min
Instagram recipe import - FAQ
How do I import a recipe from Instagram?
Copy the link to any recipe reel or post (Share → Copy link), open Mello, go to Import, and paste it. Mello reads the video and caption and returns a structured recipe in a few seconds.
Does it work with reels as well as posts?
Yes - reels, feed posts and IGTV. Mello reads the video frames and the caption together, so it works even when the caption alone is vague.
Is importing Instagram recipes free?
Yes. You can import recipes from Instagram on Mello's free plan.
What if the caption doesn't list the ingredients?
Mello analyses the video itself, not just the caption, so it still reconstructs the ingredients and steps when the caption is short or missing them.
Can I turn an imported Instagram recipe into a shopping list?
Yes - that's the point. Once a recipe is in Mello you can add it to your weekly plan and turn a whole week of meals into one grocery order.
Import your first Instagram recipe now
Paste a link, get a recipe, and turn a week of meals into one shopping order. Free to start.
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