Electronic shopping assistant and food label reader

Abstract

A method for reviewing a product and providing a recommendation is described. The method includes receiving, at a server, a product identifier and a group identifier from a first device. Product information is determined based on the product identifier. The group identifier is used to determine at least one profile preference which can indicate various dietary goals. The method also includes generating a product report for the product identified by the product identifier based on the product information and the at least one profile preference. The product report includes at least one graphic indication of whether the product meets the at least one profile preference. The product report is sent to the first device from the server. Meal planning, recipes, shopping lists (including coupon keeping), food goal tracking and advertisements are also provided based on the profile preferences. Apparatus and computer readable media are also described.

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