Tindora: Swipe Right, and Take a Bite!

What it does

Our project, Tindora, was inspired by the desire to simplify meal planning for college students while addressing the pressing issue of food waste.

Tindora stands out by offering personal meal recommendations tailored to the ingredients users have on hand. By manually inputting their groceries or scanning their receipts, users can receive curated meal suggestions. The app also tracks ingredient expiration dates (based on Gemini responses) to optimize freshness and minimize waste. With an intuitive interface, Tindora not only simplifies meal planning but also makes cooking more enjoyable and sustainable.

We integrated Google's Gemini Pro API to handle OCR tasks, enabling users to scan grocery receipts easily. The API also powers advanced text models that help generate personalized meal recommendations, ensuring that each suggestion aligns with the user’s culinary preferences.

Tindora's swipe feature lets users save or discard meal suggestions, and it also offers recipe ideas based on favorite dishes, making meal planning even more convenient and efficient.

Through its innovative use of Gemini, Tindora showcases the potential of AI to transform everyday life by empowering users to make informed food choices, reduce waste, and enjoy a more fulfilling cooking experience.