Question 1

Can each person have their own household profile?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each person can have a profile with their own dietary rules, allergen flags, and preferences. For shared planning, PlateMe combines the household’s saved rules into one matrix and shows when a recipe conflicts with a member’s needs, so you can review what matters before deciding what to cook.

Question 2

What does a probable recipe match mean?

Accepted Answer

PlateMe compares recipe ingredients and tags with the household’s saved rules. A probable match means the details we have look compatible; a review flag means something needs a closer look, and a conflict calls out a likely mismatch. Recipe records can be incomplete, so read the full recipe and check substitutions before cooking. A probable match is not a guarantee or medical determination.

Question 3

How do barcode scans check packaged foods?

Accepted Answer

Barcode scans compare available product information and dietary tags with the household’s rules. PlateMe shows a probable fit or flags something to review. Product labels and formulas can change, regional data may be incomplete, and scans cannot assess every cross-contamination risk. Check the current package, and contact the brand if an ingredient could pose a serious risk.

Question 4

What caveats should I keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

PlateMe’s matches are planning signals, not safety certifications or medical determinations. Ingredient data may be incomplete, and a recipe or packaged-food listing cannot show how a restaurant or home kitchen prevents cross-contamination. For a serious allergy, celiac disease, or another health concern, confirm ingredients and preparation with the brand or restaurant, and consult a qualified clinician when appropriate.

Question 5

Can PlateMe plan a week for a complicated household?

Accepted Answer

Use household profiles to build a combined set of rules, then generate a weekly meal plan and shopping list from saved recipes. The planner favors probable fits, sets aside known conflicts, and marks uncertain recipes for review. You can inspect a meal and choose a swap before finalizing the week. It helps organize decisions, but it cannot guarantee ingredients or kitchen practices.

Question 6

What is included in Starter, Pro, and Household?

Accepted Answer

Starter is free ($0) with a single dietary profile, weekly meal plans and shopping lists, and barcode scans. Pro is $12/month for one kitchen with up to 6 members; it adds a combined dietary matrix, packaged-food barcode scans, and menu decoding in beta. Household is $18/month for larger or multi-generational households, with everything in Pro plus a multi-generational ruleset and priority beta features. Paid plans are billed monthly and can be canceled anytime. Matches are planning aids, not prescriptions.

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