The UK Food Waste Problem
UK households throw away an estimated 4.5 million tonnes of food every year that could have been eaten. This costs the average family around £700 annually and has a significant environmental impact.
The main reason? We simply forget what's in our fridge and cupboards until it's too late. Food goes off before we can use it, leading to unnecessary waste and expense.
How NutraSafe's Food Expiry Tracker Works
Scan & Track
Scan barcodes or manually add items when you shop. NutraSafe automatically tracks expiry dates.
Smart Reminders
Get notifications before food expires, giving you time to use it or freeze it.
Visual Dashboard
See at a glance what's expiring soon with colour-coded indicators (green, amber, red).
Use-By Dates
Track both use-by and best-before dates to prioritise what needs eating first.
Key Features
- Automatic expiry tracking - No need to remember dates manually
- Push notifications - Get alerted 3 days, 1 day, and on the day of expiry
- Photo capture - Take photos of opened items to remember their condition
- Calendar view - See all your expiring items in a weekly calendar
- Quick actions - Mark items as used, frozen, or disposed of
- Statistics - Track your waste reduction progress over time
Use-by date tracker for your fridge
Scan barcodes from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, and more. NutraSafe stores use-by and best-before dates, so you know exactly what needs eating first and can plan meals to reduce waste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Add items once and NutraSafe reminds you before they expire so you can cook or freeze them.
Yes. Keep a simple list of what's in your fridge, freezer, and pantry with expiry dates and quick actions.
NutraSafe supports major UK supermarkets and generic items. You can also add custom items without a barcode.
Tips for Reducing Food Waste
- Plan meals ahead - Check what's expiring soon and plan meals around those items
- Freeze smartly - Many items can be frozen before their use-by date
- First in, first out - Rotate your stock so older items get used first
- Understand labels - "Best before" is about quality, "use by" is about safety
- Store properly - Keep items at the right temperature to extend their life
- Portion control - Cook only what you need, or freeze leftovers
Common Foods to Track
Fresh Produce
- Milk and dairy products (typically 3-7 days once opened)
- Fresh meat and poultry (1-2 days)
- Fish and seafood (1-2 days)
- Fresh vegetables (3-7 days)
- Salad leaves (3-5 days)
Opened Items
- Opened jars and sauces (check individual labels, typically 2-4 weeks)
- Deli meats (3-5 days)
- Cheese (varies by type, typically 1-4 weeks)
- Bread (3-7 days, or freeze for longer)
- Yoghurt (5-7 days once opened)
Save Money and Help the Environment
By tracking your food expiry dates with NutraSafe, you can:
- Save up to £700 per year by reducing food waste
- Reduce your carbon footprint - food waste generates methane in landfills
- Shop smarter - buy only what you'll actually use
- Feel better - knowing you're doing your part for the planet
Start Tracking Today
Download NutraSafe and start reducing your food waste with our intelligent expiry tracker.
Download Free on iOSMore Frequently Asked Questions
Simply scan the barcode of any food item, and NutraSafe will automatically detect the expiry date if it's visible. You can also manually add items and set custom expiry dates for opened products.
You'll receive push notifications 3 days before expiry, 1 day before, and on the day of expiry. You can customise these notification times in the app settings.
Yes! When you mark an item as opened, you can take a photo and set a custom use-by date based on the product's guidelines. This is especially useful for items like opened milk, cheese, or deli meats.
Use-by dates are about safety. Food should not be eaten after this date. Best-before dates are about quality. Food may still be safe to eat after this date, though it might not be at its best.
Basic expiry tracking is included in NutraSafe's free tier. Premium features like advanced notifications, statistics, and unlimited items require a NutraSafe Pro subscription at £2.99/month.