Fridge Scan
Cook What You Have
Snap your fridge or ingredients on the counter. We'll identify everything, generate recipes from what's there, and suggest staples to add.
How it works
Fridge Scan: Complete Guide
PickFresh's Fridge Scan takes the guesswork out of cooking. Snap a photo of your fridge or pantry and our AI identifies every ingredient, suggests recipes you can make right now with what you have, and tells you what staples to add to unlock even more meals. It's the perfect tool for reducing food waste, saving money on groceries, and discovering creative meals without needing to plan ahead.
How to Use Fridge Scan
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Take a fridge photo
Open your fridge and snap a photo, or photograph ingredients on your kitchen counter. The AI works best when items are visible and not obscured.
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AI identifies ingredients
Our AI scans the photo and identifies every visible ingredient — from vegetables and dairy to condiments and leftovers.
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Get instant recipes
Receive recipe suggestions you can cook right now with what’s in your fridge, complete with step-by-step instructions.
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Discover missing staples
See which pantry staples (like rice, flour, or stock) would unlock the most new recipes from your current ingredients.
Why Use Fridge Scan?
Smart Recipe Generation
The AI doesn't just list recipes — it generates custom suggestions based on what's actually in your fridge, prioritising recipes that use the most of your existing ingredients.
Missing Staples Suggestions
Wondering what to buy? The scanner identifies which staples would unlock the most new recipes from your current ingredients, making your next grocery shop more efficient.
Waste Reduction
By suggesting recipes that use ingredients before they spoil, the fridge scan helps you reduce food waste and save money. Every year, Australian households waste thousands of dollars in unused food.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Each recipe comes with clear, easy-to-follow steps so you can cook a meal even if you've never made it before.
No Planning Required
No need to meal-plan or write shopping lists. Just open your fridge, scan, and cook. It’s cooking made spontaneous.
Tips & Best Practices
- ›Open your fridge door fully and step back to capture as many items as possible in one shot.
- ›Items on the top shelf and door are often the most visible — make sure they’re not blocked.
- ›Scan your fridge the day before grocery shopping to see what you already have and avoid overbuying.
- ›Use the missing staples list to build a more efficient shopping list.
Frequently Asked Questions
The AI identifies the vast majority of common ingredients including fruits, vegetables, dairy, condiments, and packaged items. Very obscure items or items in opaque containers may not be identified.