How to Scan a Packaged Food Barcode

Nutrify can instantly read barcodes on packaged foods and pull up full nutrition details. Just point your camera and tap - no typing required.

Before You Start

Make sure Nutrify has camera permission enabled in your device settings. If the camera view is blank, go to your phone's Settings, find Nutrify, and toggle Camera on.

Steps to Scan a Barcode

Open Nutrify and tap the camera button at the bottom of the screen.
Point your camera at the barcode on the food package.
When Nutrify detects a barcode, a green chip appears on-screen confirming detection.
Tap the shutter button to capture the barcode.
Nutrify looks up the product in the OpenFoodFacts database first. If a match is found, nutrition info loads instantly.
If the barcode is not in the database, Nutrify uses AI as a fallback to identify the product.
Review the nutrition details, adjust the serving size if needed, and tap Add to Log to save it to your daily intake.

Tips for a Clean Scan

Hold the phone 6-10 inches from the barcode.
Make sure the barcode is flat and well-lit. Avoid crumpled or torn labels.
Keep your hand steady until the green chip appears.
If the barcode is on a curved surface (like a bottle), rotate it slowly until the barcode is fully visible.

💡 Tip: If the barcode scan returns unexpected results, you can always use the text description or photo analysis options instead.

What Happens After Scanning

Once the product is identified, you will see:

Calories and macronutrients (protein, carbs, fat)
Serving size options, so you can pick the amount you actually ate
Additional nutrients if available in the database

You can tap Add to Log to record it for the current meal, or tap the back button to discard.

Need More Help?

If you have a question not covered here, the fastest way to reach us is directly inside the Nutrify app:

Open Nutrify
Go to Settings
Tap Help & Feedback
Tap Report a Bug or Request a Feature

Our team reads every message. You can also email us at support@nutrifytracker.com.