diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagents/food_drinks.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagents/food_drinks.dm
index 20f98800a06..fc6d2c32693 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagents/food_drinks.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagents/food_drinks.dm
@@ -74,6 +74,8 @@
 	Generally coatings are intended for deep frying foods
 */
 /datum/reagent/nutriment/coating
+	name = "coating"
+	id = "coating"
 	nutriment_factor = 6 //Less dense than the food itself, but coatings still add extra calories
 	var/messaged = 0
 	var/icon_raw