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Frequently asked
How does scanning work?
Point your camera at a product's barcode and its printed expiry date. When both are read, the item is saved automatically. Everything is processed on your device — no photos are uploaded.
A date scanned wrong. What do I do?
If a date looks odd (already passed, or many years away) the app won't save it automatically — it highlights the field so you can fix it. You can also long-press any item to correct its expiry date.
Do I need an account?
No. EthiCook works fully without any account. An Open Food Facts account is only needed if you choose to contribute products — and contributing is entirely optional.
How do I contribute a product to Open Food Facts?
If a scanned product is missing or incomplete, open its ⋮ menu and tap Contribute. You'll be asked to sign in with your own free Open Food Facts account; your login is stored encrypted on your phone and sent only to Open Food Facts. Contributions are public under the Open Database License. You can log out anytime in Settings.
How do I delete my data?
All your data is on your device: deleting items removes them, logging out of Open Food Facts in Settings removes your login, and uninstalling removes everything. We hold no account or data about you on any server. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Is EthiCook really free?
Yes — no ads, no subscriptions, no paid features. If EthiCook helps you waste less and you'd like to support its development, you can buy the developer a coffee on Ko-fi. Entirely optional, and much appreciated.
Which languages are supported?
English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Português (including Brasil), Nederlands, Polski and Українська. On Android 13+ you can set the app's language independently in system settings.
Is my data safe?
Your pantry is stored encrypted on your device. We show no ads and use no tracking. Only a barcode is sent to look up a product, plus — if you choose to — the products you contribute to Open Food Facts — full details in the Privacy Policy.