Food Barcode Scanner — Daily Mind and Body

Capabilities

Barcode scan → instant food entryPoint your camera at any packaged food barcode. Calories and macros are filled in automatically from the Open Food Facts database.
Open Food FactsA free, open-source, nonprofit food database built by volunteers worldwide. Licensed under the Open Database License (ODbL). We donate 10% of every purchase to support their mission.
Graceful offline handlingIf the lookup isn't available (no connection or food not found), you see a clear message and can log the food manually instead. No dead ends.
Works for standard barcodesAny packaged food with a standard UPC or EAN barcode.

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Tap the barcode icon on the food logging screen.

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Point your camera at any packaged food barcode.

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Confirm the food and serving size — calories and macros are filled in automatically.

What database does the barcode scanner use?

Open Food Facts — a free, open-source nonprofit food database built by volunteers around the world. Available at openfoodfacts.org.

What if a food isn't in the database?

You'll see a clear message explaining the food wasn't found. You can then log it manually by entering the nutrition information yourself.

Does it work without an internet connection?

The barcode lookup requires an internet connection. If you're offline, you'll see a clear message and can log the food manually.

Does Daily Mind and Body contribute to Open Food Facts?

Yes — we donate 10% of every purchase to Open Food Facts to support their mission.

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