FlavorFinder AI

Welcome to FlavorFinder AI!

FlavorFinder AI is a cutting-edge recipe generation app powered by artificial intelligence. Simply tell the app what ingredients you have, and it will create personalized recipes tailored to your dietary preferences, cuisine choices, and available time.

Key Features

• AI Recipe Generation - Get unique recipes based on your ingredients using advanced AI
• Nutrition Tracking - Monitor daily calories, protein, carbs, and fat intake
• Live Cooking Mode - Hands-free voice-guided cooking experience (Pro)
• Cuisine Filters - Choose from Italian, Mexican, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and more
• Diet Support - Vegan, Vegetarian, Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free options
• Meal Planning - Plan your weekly meals with grocery lists (Chef plan)
• Favorites - Save recipes you love for quick access

Getting Started Steps

1. Download FlavorFinder AI from Google Play or App Store
2. Sign in with Google or continue as guest
3. Enter your ingredients in the input field
4. Select your preferred cuisine and dietary requirements
5. Tap "Generate Recipe" and let AI create your perfect dish!

Generating Your First Recipe

FlavorFinder AI uses advanced AI to create personalized recipes based on your input.

1. Open the app and go to the Home screen
2. Enter your available ingredients (e.g., "chicken, rice, bell peppers, onion")
3. Select your preferred Cuisine Type (Italian, Mexican, Indian, etc.)
4. Choose your Diet Preference if any (Vegan, Keto, etc.)
5. Set your Maximum Cooking Time (15 min to 2+ hours)
6. Tap the "Generate Recipe" button

Recipe Results Include

• Recipe Name - Creative AI-generated dish name
• Ingredients List - With exact measurements
• Step-by-Step Instructions - Easy to follow cooking steps
• Nutritional Information - Calories, protein, carbs, and fat
• Prep & Cook Time - So you can plan accordingly
• Difficulty Level - Beginner to Professional

Free Plan

• 5 recipe generations per day
• Basic nutrition tracking
• Save up to 20 favorites
• Access to all cuisines and diets

Pro Plan - $9.99/month

• Unlimited recipe generations
• Live Cooking Mode - Voice-guided hands-free cooking
• AI Food Recognition - Snap photos to log meals
• Full nutrition tracking with history
• Unlimited favorites
• Priority AI processing

Chef Plan - $19.99/month

• Everything in Pro, plus:
• Weekly Meal Planning - AI-generated meal schedules
• Smart Grocery Lists - Auto-generated shopping lists
• Family Sharing - Share with up to 5 family members
• Advanced nutrition insights
• Recipe collections and cookbooks

What is Live Cooking Mode?

Live Cooking Mode is a Pro feature that guides you through recipes with voice instructions, so you can cook hands-free without touching your phone.

How to Start Live Cooking

1. Open any recipe you want to cook
2. Tap the "Start Live Cooking" button
3. Allow microphone permission when prompted
4. The app will read out each instruction step
5. Say "Next" to move to the next step
6. Say "Repeat" to hear the current step again
7. Say "Previous" to go back a step

Voice Commands

• "Next" or "Continue" - Move to next step
• "Repeat" or "Again" - Repeat current step
• "Previous" or "Back" - Go to previous step
• "Pause" - Pause the cooking session
• "Timer 5 minutes" - Set a cooking timer

Accessing the Nutrition Dashboard

Tap the Nutrition tab in the bottom navigation to view your daily tracking dashboard.

Dashboard Features

• Calorie Ring - Visual progress toward your daily calorie goal
• Macro Progress Cards - Track protein, carbs, and fat separately
• Meal Log - View all logged meals for the day
• Weekly Chart - See your nutrition trends over time

Logging Meals

1. From the dashboard, tap "+ Log Meal"
2. Choose a meal type (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack)
3. Enter food items or select from recent recipes
4. Adjust portions if needed
5. Tap Save to log the meal

AI Food Recognition (Pro)

Pro users can snap a photo of their meal, and the AI will automatically identify foods and estimate nutritional values.

Saving a Recipe

1. Open any recipe you want to save
2. Tap the heart icon at the top right corner
3. The heart will fill in, indicating it's saved

Viewing Favorites

Tap the Favorites tab in the bottom navigation to see all your saved recipes in one place.

Organizing Favorites

• Sort by date added, name, or cuisine type
• Search within your favorites
• Remove recipes by tapping the heart again

Available Cuisine Types

• Any - Let AI decide the best cuisine
• Italian - Pasta, pizza, risotto dishes
• Mexican - Tacos, burritos, enchiladas
• Indian - Curries, biryanis, tandoori
• Chinese - Stir-fries, noodles, dim sum
• Japanese - Sushi, ramen, teriyaki
• Mediterranean - Greek, Lebanese, Turkish
• French - Classic French cuisine
• American - Comfort food, BBQ, burgers
• Thai - Curries, pad thai, soups

Dietary Preferences

• None - No restrictions
• Vegan - No animal products
• Vegetarian - No meat or fish
• Keto - Low carb, high fat
• Paleo - Whole foods, no processed
• Gluten-Free - No wheat or gluten
• Dairy-Free - No milk products
• Low-Carb - Reduced carbohydrates

Sign-In Options

• Google Sign-In - Quick and secure authentication
• Guest Mode - Use without an account (data stored locally)

How to Sign In

1. Open FlavorFinder AI
2. Tap "Sign in with Google"
3. Select your Google account
4. Grant necessary permissions
5. You're signed in!

Benefits of Signing In

• Sync favorites across all devices
• Save nutrition history in the cloud
• Access subscription features
• Never lose your data

Guest Mode Limitations

In guest mode, your data is stored only on the device. If you uninstall the app or switch devices, your favorites and history will be lost.

Viewing Your Subscription

1. Go to Profile tab
2. Tap "Subscription"
3. View your current plan and billing details

Upgrading Your Plan

1. Go to Profile > Subscription
2. Tap "Upgrade"
3. Select your desired plan (Pro or Chef)
4. Complete payment through Stripe
5. Enjoy your new features immediately!

Canceling Your Subscription

1. Go to Profile > Subscription
2. Tap "Manage Subscription"
3. Select "Cancel Subscription"
4. Confirm cancellation

After cancellation, you'll retain access to Pro/Chef features until the end of your billing period, then revert to the Free plan.

Common Issues and Solutions

1. "Daily limit reached" message

Free users have 5 generations per day. Wait until tomorrow or upgrade to Pro for unlimited recipes.

2. Recipe takes too long to generate

• Check your internet connection
• The AI server might be busy - wait a moment and try again
• Try reducing the number of ingredients

3. Recipe doesn't match my ingredients

• Be specific with ingredient names
• Avoid vague terms like "meat" - specify "chicken breast"
• Check your diet filter isn't too restrictive

4. App shows error message

• Close and reopen the app
• Check if you're signed in
• Update to the latest app version
• Contact support if issue persists

What is AI Food Recognition?

This Pro feature uses AI to identify foods in your photos and automatically estimate their nutritional values for easy meal logging.

How to Use It

1. Go to the Nutrition tab
2. Tap "+ Log Meal"
3. Select "Scan Food"
4. Take a photo of your meal or select from gallery
5. AI will identify the foods and portions
6. Review and adjust if needed
7. Tap Save to log

Tips for Better Recognition

• Take photos in good lighting
• Ensure food is clearly visible
• Avoid cluttered backgrounds
• Include the entire plate in frame

Setting Your Goals

1. Go to Profile tab
2. Tap "Nutrition Settings"
3. Set your daily Calorie Goal
4. Adjust Macro Targets (Protein, Carbs, Fat)
5. Tap Save

Goal Recommendations

Not sure what goals to set? Use our calculator that considers:

• Your age, height, and weight
• Activity level (sedentary to very active)
• Goal (lose weight, maintain, or gain)

What is Meal Planning?

Chef plan subscribers can generate a complete weekly meal plan with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for each day.

Creating a Meal Plan

1. Go to Profile > Meal Planning
2. Tap "Create New Plan"
3. Set your preferences (cuisine, diet, cooking time)
4. Choose number of servings per meal
5. Tap "Generate Plan"
6. Review and swap any meals you don't like
7. Save your plan

Grocery List Feature

Once your meal plan is created, tap "Generate Grocery List" to get a combined shopping list of all ingredients needed for the week.

Deleting Your Account

1. Go to Profile tab
2. Tap "Account Settings"
3. Scroll down and tap "Delete Account"
4. Read the warning about data deletion
5. Confirm by typing "DELETE"
6. Tap "Permanently Delete"

What Gets Deleted

• Your account profile
• All saved favorites
• Nutrition history and logs
• Meal plans and grocery lists
• Subscription (will be cancelled)