- Predicts usable days for fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, etc.
- Shows best storage: fridge, freezer, or room temperature.
- Highlights “use today” vs “still okay for a few days”.
Scan your perishable & packaged food or cosmetics.
Know how safe & fresh they are.
grocescan turns your phone camera into a smart assistant. Just take a photo for perishable food or scan a barcode for packaged food or cosmetics, and get: storage suggestions, how many days a product stays good, and simple health impact insights before you buy. It empowers every household to shop sustainably using AI predictions and real-time freshness intelligence.
How the app works in the shop
You don’t need to type anything. Just open the app, use the camera, and GroceScan does the thinking.
📸 Take a photo or scan a barcode
Point your camera at fresh vegetables, fish, meat, or fruits — or scan the barcode of packaged food and cosmetics.
🤖 AI analyzes it
Our AI reads labels, checks product type, and combines food science & health rules.
✅ Get simple, clear results
See how many days it stays good, where to store it, warnings (allergy, skin issues, sugar, etc.) and a quick health score.
Features for everyday shoppers
Designed for normal people, not scientists. Easy language, clean icons, and quick answers.
- Scan barcode or take a picture of the ingredients list.
- AI reads and explains complex words in simple language.
- Flags high sugar, salt, additives, or harsh chemicals.
- Shows ideal temperature range and shelf life.
- Explains when to freeze and how to thaw safely.
- Teaches simple rules you can remember next time.
- Highlights potential triggers: sugar, salt, allergens, perfumes.
- Warns for sensitive groups: kids, pregnancy, skin conditions.
- Shows “green / yellow / red” style health impact indicator.
For both food & cosmetics
GroceScan helps you see risks early — before the product reaches your plate or your skin.
- Estimate “safe to eat” days based on product type and visual clues.
- Warns when food looks unsafe (color, texture, visible mold).
- Shows basic food safety reminders (do not re-freeze, etc.).
- Reads ingredient labels using OCR and AI.
- Marks common irritants, strong fragrances, or harsh chemicals.
- Helps you compare “gentler” vs “stronger” options on the shelf.
Powered by AI
You see only clear answers — the complex AI runs in the background.
- Images and barcodes are processed through secure APIs.
- AI interprets labels, text, and product types.
- Future plan: learn from user feedback to improve predictions.
- Photos are used only to analyze the product, not your face.
- Planned: clear controls to delete your history anytime.
- No selling of personal data — the focus is on safety and learning.
Frequently asked questions
Some important points about what GroceScan can and cannot do.