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Allergen App - Personal User Manual

Who this guide is for

Use this guide if you are an individual or family user who wants to store and communicate allergen information.

Quick start

  1. Open the app.
  2. Set your preferred language.
  3. Create your first card from Home.

Create an allergen card

  1. Go to Home.
  2. Select Add new card.
  3. Enter a card name (example: "Alex").
  4. Select all relevant allergens.
  5. Save the card.

Tip: create separate cards for each family member.

View and share card information

  1. Open a card from Home.
  2. Review:
    • the large allergen icons/text,
    • the decoded allergen text list,
    • the code section (hex or bitmask),
    • the QR section (public URL or specialist code).
  3. Use the format best suited to the recipient/system.

Scan a code from someone else

  1. Open Open QR Scan from the footer.
  2. Scan a valid allergen QR.
  3. Review decoded allergens.
  4. Optional: select Create New Card to save this as a new profile.

Use menu filtering (personal mode)

  1. Open Menu.
  2. In personal mode, select your Allergen Profile card.
  3. Load a source menu URL (if available).
  4. Review dishes and avoid conflict items automatically flagged/disabled.

Share order details

From the order panel in Menu, you can share with:

  • Share (device native share sheet),
  • Email,
  • Print,
  • Copy Text,
  • API (demo endpoint).

Manage language

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Choose your preferred language.
  3. (Owner business feature only) language pack import/removal is restricted in business RBAC mode.

Best-practice checklist

  • Keep each card title clear and specific.
  • Re-check allergen selections before sharing.
  • Confirm service details (carryout/delivery/table) before sending orders.
  • Treat app output as communication support, not medical or legal certification.