Food Scan Genius User Guide
Food Scan Genius is your AI-powered shopping assistant that helps you make informed, safe,
and stress-free food choices using barcode scans, ingredient analysis, and personalized AI insights.
1. How Food Scan Genius Works (30 Seconds)
- Set your dietary preferences and sensitivities
- Scan a product barcode or upload a photo
- See instant compatibility with your profile
- Ask ScanGenius AI for deeper explanations or alternatives
- Discover safer, pre-filtered products in My Store
2. Getting Started
2.1 Create Your Account
- Download and launch the Food Scan Genius app
- Tap Create an account
- Enter your email address and password
- Accept the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy
- Tap Continue
- Google sign-in
- Facebook sign-in
- X (Twitter) sign-in
3. Permissions
- Location access – enables localized product recommendations
- Camera & Photos – required for barcode scanning and image analysis
4. Setting Up Your Profile
4.1 Dietary Restrictions
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Pescatarian
- White Meat Only
- Keto Friendly
- Low FODMAP
4.2 Allergen Sensitivities
- Gluten
- Milk
- Eggs
- Fish
- Crustaceans
- Sesame
- Tree Nuts
- Sugar
Food Scan Genius supports informed shopping decisions and does not replace professional medical advice.
5. Religious, Safety & Sustainability Preferences
5.1 Religious Diets
5.2 Food Safety
- Genetically Modified Ingredients
- Hormones
- Carcinogenic Risk
- Organic
- Product Recalls
5.3 Sustainability & Ethics
- Recycled Packaging
- Animal Welfare
- Plant-Based Positioning
- Social Responsibility
- Sustainable Packaging
6. Scanning Products
- Tap Home → Scan Barcode
- Align the barcode within the frame
- Wait for automatic detection
- Manual barcode entry
- Upload product images
- Take photos of packaged or prepared food
7. Understanding Scan Results
- Match – preference compatibility at a glance
- Ingredients – full breakdown, allergens, and traces
- Nutrition – macros, calories, and serving size
- Info – brand, origin, and manufacturer details
8. Using ScanGenius AI
ScanGenius AI answers food questions in the context of your profile, not in isolation.
- Ask nutrition and ingredient questions
- Upload images for food analysis
- Request recipe recommendations
- Enable Deep Research for complex topics
9. Exploring My Store
My Store displays products filtered according to your preferences.
Availability and pricing are provided by partner retailers.
- Curated categories
- Nutri-Score visibility
- Direct purchase links
10. Subscription Plans
- Free – occasional scanning and exploration
- Premium – unlimited scans and AI guidance
- Amazing – advanced insights for power users and families
11. What Food Scan Genius Does & Does Not Do
It Does
- Support safer and faster food decisions
- Explain ingredients and labels clearly
- Filter products based on your preferences
It Does Not
- Diagnose medical conditions
- Replace professional medical advice
- Promote fear-based or restrictive eating
12. Support, Privacy & Feedback
- Manage your account and data anytime
- Review Privacy Policy and Terms in-app
- Share feedback via Rate & Write to Us
Visit:
www.scangeni.us
Happy Scanning.
