Barcode scanning

How to scan

• Tap "Add food" and choose "Scan" ("Scan the product barcode").
• Point the camera at the barcode on the packaging.
• Once the product is found, you will see its nutrition facts — set the amount you ate and save.

Barcode lookup itself does not count towards the AI limit — scan as much as you like.

If the product is not found

Not every product is in the database, especially from smaller local producers. In that case:

• Choose "Enter manually" ("Can't scan? Add the food yourself").
• Enter the name and nutrition values from the label — the app can help by reading the label text with AI (this step counts towards the daily AI limit).
• Tap "Create and continue" — the product is saved and you will find it in search next time.

Common issues

• Code will not scan — scan in a well-lit place, hold the phone steady; if the code is shiny or wrinkled, try a different angle.
• Camera access required — enable the camera permission in phone settings.
• Values look too low / too high — label values are usually per 100 g; enter the actual amount you ate in grams.