How do I make sense of purines?
Purines are substances the body breaks down into uric acid. Food choices can be relevant to gout management, but a food photo cannot tell you whether a flare will happen.
What does the scanner estimate?
The scanner estimates visible ingredients, serving size, calories, nutrients, and purine content. Hidden oil, broth, sauces, and ingredients can change the estimate. A confidence label is not a measured accuracy guarantee.
Why does serving size matter?
For Filipino tinola, note the amount of chicken and broth. For Saudi kabsa, describe the chicken cut and rice portion. For a Mediterranean salad, include chickpeas, cheese, and dressing. These are examples of useful details, not prescribed portions or safe-food rules.
What if the result is uncertain?
Review the detected dish and assumptions. Add ingredients and serving notes, or retake the photo. A low-confidence result is a reason to check the details, not to treat missing values as zero.
How does food fit into care?
Diet is one part of gout care. Discuss food choices and any dietary restrictions with your clinician; diet does not replace prescribed treatment.