diff --git a/mealapi/model/ingredient.py b/mealapi/model/ingredient.py
index 16a2dff..ff3c2a2 100644
--- a/mealapi/model/ingredient.py
+++ b/mealapi/model/ingredient.py
@@ -5,6 +5,6 @@ from .db import db
 class Ingredient(db.Model):
     __tablename__ = 'Ingredient'
     id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True)
-    name = db.Column(db.String(255), nullable=False, unique=True)
+    name = db.Column(db.String(255), nullable=False)
     meal_id = db.Column(db.Integer, db.ForeignKey('Meal.id'))
     meal = db.relationship('Meal', back_populates='ingredients')