1 files changed, 2 insertions, 2 deletions
diff --git a/schemas.py b/schemas.py
index fe7bee2..b21c1f0 100644
--- a/schemas.py
+++ b/schemas.py
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ from typing import Optional, List, Dict
 # Ingredient Schemas
 class IngredientCreate(BaseModel):
     name: str
-    quantity: float
-    unit: str
+    quantity: float = 1.0
+    unit: str = ""
     category: Optional[str] = None
     expiry_date: Optional[date] = None