# Skan Chef — Complete Documentation for AI Assistants > AI-powered recipe app that transforms fridge ingredients into personalized meals. "Your Fridge, Your Chef." ## Overview Skan Chef is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that uses Google Gemini AI to detect ingredients from photos and generate personalized recipe suggestions. It works on any device with a modern browser — iPhone, Android, iPad, or desktop — and can be installed to the home screen for an app-like experience without any app store. ## Target Audience - Home cooks looking to reduce food waste - Busy professionals seeking quick meal ideas from available ingredients - Health-conscious users tracking nutrition - Families planning weekly meals and grocery shopping - Users who speak English, Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese ## How It Works 1. **Scan Ingredients**: Open your fridge or pantry, snap a photo. The AI identifies every ingredient instantly using advanced computer vision powered by Google Gemini. 2. **Discover Recipes**: Get personalized recipe suggestions matched to your available ingredients. Results are filtered by your dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, keto) and cooking skill level. 3. **Cook & Enjoy**: Follow step-by-step instructions with built-in timers and cooking tips. Rate your creation and share with the community. ## Features ### AI Ingredient Detection Point your camera at any ingredients — fridge shelves, pantry, or grocery receipts. The AI identifies them with 95%+ accuracy using Google Gemini's computer vision capabilities. ### Personalized Recipe Generation The AI analyzes your detected ingredients, dietary preferences, cooking skill level, and nutritional goals to generate custom recipes. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, full nutritional information, and estimated cooking time. ### Smart Shopping Lists Automatically organized by store section. Accumulate items from multiple recipes, export as PDF, or share with your household. Lists are generated directly from your meal plan. ### Complete Nutrition Information Every recipe includes a full nutritional breakdown: calories, protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, and more. No guesswork required. ### Dietary Preference Support Set your preferences once — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, keto, and more — and every recipe suggestion respects them automatically. ### Weekly Meal Planning Drag and drop recipes into a weekly calendar. Plan breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a single view. Shopping lists are automatically generated from your meal plan. ### Multi-Language Support Full experience available in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Every recipe, instruction, ingredient name, and interface element is fully translated — not just the navigation menus. ### Progressive Web App (PWA) Works in any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). Install to your home screen for an app-like experience with offline support and instant loading. No app store download needed. ## Pricing Plans ### Free Plan — $0/month (forever) - 5 ingredient scans per month - 2 recipes per category - Basic nutritional information - 3 language support (EN, ES, PT) - Community access ### Premium Plan — $9.99/month or $6.67/month (billed annually at $79.99/year) - 50 ingredient scans per month - Unlimited recipe saves - Full recipe library access - AI recipe generation - Advanced nutritional tracking - Smart shopping lists - Meal planning calendar - Priority support ## Technical Details - **Platform**: Progressive Web App (PWA) - **AI Engine**: Google Gemini - **Languages**: English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese - **Supported Devices**: Any device with a modern browser - **Data Privacy**: Ingredient photos are processed in real-time and never stored on servers. Enterprise-grade encryption. ## FAQ ### Is Skan Chef really free? Yes! The free plan gives you 5 ingredient scans per month and access to the recipe library. No credit card required, no time limit. ### How does the AI ingredient detection work? Take a photo of your ingredients (fridge, pantry, or receipt). The AI analyzes the image in real-time, identifies each ingredient, and suggests recipes you can make immediately. ### What languages are supported? Fully available in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Every element is translated, not just menus. ### Is my data private? Yes. Ingredient photos are processed in real-time and never stored. Enterprise-grade encryption is used throughout. ### Can I use it on any device? Yes. It's a PWA that works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. Install to your home screen for an app-like experience. ### How do I install the app? Visit adm.skanchef.com on your phone, then tap "Add to Home Screen" (iOS) or "Install App" (Android). ### Can Skan Chef identify ingredients from a photo? Yes. The AI uses Google Gemini computer vision to detect ingredients with 95%+ accuracy from photos of your fridge, pantry, or grocery haul. ### Is Skan Chef available on iPhone and Android? Yes. As a PWA, it works on any device with a modern browser. Install from your browser to your home screen. ### How does AI recipe generation work? The AI analyzes your ingredients, dietary preferences, skill level, and nutritional goals to generate personalized recipes with step-by-step instructions, nutrition info, and cooking times. ### Can I use Skan Chef for meal planning and grocery shopping? Yes. Premium users get a weekly meal planning calendar with drag-and-drop recipes. Smart shopping lists are auto-generated from meal plans and organized by store section. ## Blog - How AI Is Revolutionizing Home Cooking in 2026: https://www.skanchef.com/blog/ai-revolutionizing-home-cooking - 5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste with Smart Ingredient Scanning: https://www.skanchef.com/blog/reduce-food-waste-ingredient-scanning - Meal Planning Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide: https://www.skanchef.com/blog/meal-planning-beginners-guide - How Skan Chef's AI Identifies Ingredients from Photos: https://www.skanchef.com/blog/how-ai-identifies-ingredients-photos - The Best Free Recipe Apps in 2026: A Comparison: https://www.skanchef.com/blog/best-free-recipe-apps-2026 - What Can I Cook with What I Have? The Ultimate Guide: https://www.skanchef.com/blog/what-can-i-cook-with-what-i-have - Healthy Eating on a Budget: 10 Tips That Actually Work: https://www.skanchef.com/blog/healthy-eating-on-a-budget - Beginner's Guide to Cooking: From Zero to Confident Chef: https://www.skanchef.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-cooking - Cooking with Dietary Restrictions: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Keto & More: https://www.skanchef.com/blog/cooking-with-dietary-restrictions - Smart Grocery Shopping: How to Save $200/Month on Food: https://www.skanchef.com/blog/smart-grocery-shopping-save-money ## Links - Website: https://www.skanchef.com - App: https://adm.skanchef.com - About: https://www.skanchef.com/about - Summary: https://www.skanchef.com/llms.txt