This article shows you how to add, edit, and remove the dietary information that AlignEat uses to scan menus for you.
What you can add to your profile
Your profile holds several types of dietary information:
- Allergies and intolerances. Items such as peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, eggs, dairy, gluten, soy, sesame, mustard, celery, lupin, molluscs, and sulphites.
- Diets. Options such as vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and keto.
- Religious requirements. Such as halal and kosher.
- Lifestyle goals and ethical choices. Broader preferences that shape your results.
- Flavor and cooking style preferences. So the app can highlight dishes you are likely to enjoy.
How to edit your profile
- Open the app and go to your profile.
- Tap the section you want to update, such as Allergies or Diets.
- Add or remove items using the toggles or search field.
- Save your changes before leaving the screen.
You can update your profile at any time. Changes apply to every scan you run from that point forward.
Setting severity levels
For each allergy or intolerance you add, you can set a severity level. This tells AlignEat how strictly to flag that item in your results. For more detail, see the related article below.
Good to know
- The more complete your profile, the more useful your scan results will be.
- You can return and update your profile whenever your needs change.
- Always confirm your dietary needs directly with restaurant staff before ordering, regardless of what a scan shows.
Related: Set allergen severity, from mild to life threatening