Note that when using SVG files in Foodini Creator, your image in the dish gallery will not change color reflecting the ingredient color. However, you'll see on the right hand side where your thumbnail image is that a dot appears - signifying that an ingredient has been assigned:
Tips for Exporting SVGs from Illustrator
Open the AI or SVG file. Use Cmd+A and right click - click Export Selection:
Click on the settings icon to configure the export options:
Illustrator by default uses Responsive mode: that will create SVGs with a lot of space around them when imported into Foodini Creator - you do not want to do this. To remove this extra whitespace, make sure the Responsive tick box is disabled. Click Save Settings.