Where is the recipe? Finding it in an Instagram post

Updated 19 October 2026 · 2 min read

Short answer

Check the caption first, then a link in the caption or the creator's bio, then the video itself. Recepti reads the caption, follows a recipe link if the caption has one, and works from the video audio and frames when the recipe is not written down.

Food creators share recipes in a few standard ways. Knowing which one you are looking at saves a lot of scrolling.

The five usual places

WhereHow to spot itWhat to paste into Recepti
CaptionTap "more" and look for an ingredient listThe post link
Link in the captionA web address to a blog recipeThe post link, or the blog link directly
Link in bio"Recipe in bio" in the captionThe blog page link from the bio
Carousel slidesSwipe left on the postThe post link, then check amounts against the slides
Spoken in the ReelNo list anywhere, the creator talks you through itThe Reel link

"Comment RECIPE and I will send it"

Some creators send the recipe by direct message when you comment a keyword. That message usually contains a link to their site. Open it, copy the page link and paste that into Recepti. You get the full written recipe and the creator still gets the visit.

A quick routine

  1. Copy the post link and import it first. It often just works.
  2. If the result is thin, look for a blog link in the caption or bio and import that.
  3. Compare the amounts with the post once, then cook.
A saved food blog recipe with servings, prep and cook time
Blog recipes usually import with servings and times

Paste a link and see what Recepti saves.

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Questions

Can I paste a blog link instead of the Instagram link?

Yes. Recepti saves recipes from food blogs and recipe websites too. The blog version is often the most complete.

Will the creator know I saved their recipe?

Recepti keeps the credit and a link back to the post on your saved recipe. It does not post or comment anywhere.