Smart expiry labels + free app
Put an expiry date on anything.
Leftovers, opened jars and meals in the freezer all have dates worth remembering. Stick on a QR Pantry label and save what’s inside, along with the dates you want to keep track of. Scan it whenever you need to check, and get a reminder before the expiry date you’ve saved.
- Free expiry reminders
- Cooked, opened and frozen dates
- Labels you can reuse
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Made for everyday use. Freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe.
Keep your containers. Add a label to the jars and containers you already own.
Keep the label, too. Change the details in the app and use it again.
See it in action
A quick scan brings it all back.
Scan the label and the details you saved appear on your phone. You can also browse your food in the app, whether you’re deciding on dinner or writing a shopping list.
Your existing containers. Your food details, ready when you need them.
How QR Pantry works
Label once. Keep the details up to date.
1
Stick on a label.
Choose a jar or food container you use regularly. Stick the label on a clean, dry surface before it goes into the fridge or freezer.
2
Scan and save.
Scan the label with your phone, add the food name and save a date. You can add a photo or reheating notes too.
3
Use it. Then reuse it.
Finished the food? Mark it used up, wash the container and update the same label next time.
“Very happy so far, it's easier to track leftovers and the stickers stay on in the dishwasher”
“I love them, especially the warning that they are about to expire.”
These reviewers received an unconditional discount coupon. Read customer reviews.
Smart Pantry, Fridge & Freezer Labels
Start with the containers you use most.
Label a few freezer meals, the leftovers from dinner or the jars you reach for every day. Each label stays on the container, ready for whatever goes in next.
- 126 reusable labels, each with its own QR code
- Made for the fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher
- Use the free app to keep track and get reminders
- Remember what it is, where you put it and when to use it
$29.95 AUD / pack
Free shipping within Australia. Global shipping available. No paid subscription needed.
Apply labels to clean, dry containers before freezing. For freezer bags, explore our purpose-made bag labels.
Less to type. Less to remember.
Less typing when you’re putting food away.
You don’t have to type every detail. QR Pantry can read a printed date from a photo or suggest one for food you’ve cooked. Check what it finds before you save.
Capture
Photograph the date.
Take a photo of a printed expiry date and let QR Pantry read it for you. Review the result and save it with the food.
Suggest
Get a date suggestion.
AI can suggest an expiry date based on the food and where it’s stored. Move it from fridge to freezer and update the location in the app; the suggested date adjusts too.
Remember
Remember when you cooked, opened or froze it.
Save expiry, cooked, opened and frozen dates separately. Add reheating instructions or other notes so the useful details stay together.
Cooking several portions? Pro lets you add a whole batch to your labels at once, and includes more AI uses. Compare Free and Pro.
From remembering to dinner
Dinner might already be in your freezer.
The soup you made extra of. A meal saved for a busy night. The jar you’d forgotten was open. Seeing what needs using makes it easier to choose what to eat – and put more of your food to good use.
A reminder before the date.
Free push reminders bring food back to your attention before its saved expiry date. Pro adds email reminders, giving you another way to keep track.
An idea for what to cook.
Meal Rescue suggests recipes around food closest to its date. Useful when the ingredients are there, but inspiration isn’t. Free accounts include one Meal Rescue a month.
Customer reviews
In other people’s kitchens.
I love this idea! I bought the codes a while ago and only started using them this week. I love being able to see what I gave the freezer. The app is a plus! Great customer service too!
Verified ownerThese labels have been so useful for me. I’m in my 70s and have cooked for at least 4 people for a lifetime, until there was just two of us. I continue to cook for 4m freezing half and QR Pantry has helped me to manage the contents of my fridge and freezer so easily! If I’m away, my husband can go to the freezer and easily scan a QR code from his phone and select something for his dinner. I love the alerts, telling us when something needs to be used, it eliminates a lot of waste.
Verified ownerVery happy so far, it’s easier to track leftovers and the stickers stay on in the dishwasher
Verified ownerI’ve finally started using them. I do like putting expiry date & reminder on. I’m confident that as I continue to use, there will be no dead food in fridge or UFO’s (unidentified frozen objects) in the freezer
Verified ownerI bought QR PANTRY PRO for my son who is struggling a bit financially. He often freezes things and then can’t remember what’s in the freezer, or how long it’s been there. Yesterday he was complaining he had nothing to cook for dinner, so we opened up the app and searched the recipe base based on the food stuffs that he had on hand. It came up with 5 recipes that he could make with things he had forgotten he had! Dinner sorted and the night ended with a happy son with a full belly, and leftovers for tomorrow! Thank you so much, I highly recommend this system!
Choose what works for you
The everyday essentials are free.
The free app lets you track food, save dates and receive push reminders. Pro adds more AI uses, bulk adding, email reminders and other tools for households with more to keep track of.
A few useful answers
Smart expiry label FAQs.
What is a smart expiry label?
It’s a reusable QR Pantry label linked to a food record in the app. Scan it to see what you’ve saved: the food name, dates, location and any notes. The expiry date appears in the app. When the contents change, update the record and use the same label again.
Do I need a paid subscription?
No. The labels work with a free QR Pantry account, including food tracking, dates and push reminders. Pro is optional and adds more AI uses, bulk adding, email reminders and other features. The comparison above shows what each plan includes.
Do I have to download an app?
You can use QR Pantry in your phone’s browser with a free account, or download the iPhone or Android app. Sign in to access the food details you’ve saved. Enable notifications to receive push reminders.
Can QR Pantry read an expiry date for me?
Yes. It can read a printed expiry date from a photograph. It can also extract dates from supported 2D product barcodes when that information is encoded. Check the captured details before saving; AI allowances and other features depend on your plan.
What if there isn’t a printed date?
For food such as home-cooked meals, AI can suggest an expiry date based on the food and where it’s stored. Review or edit the suggestion and record cooked, opened or frozen dates in their separate fields. Changing the storage location in the app also updates the suggested date. Suggestions are guidance, so take account of how the food has been handled and stored.
Can I see my food without scanning every container?
Yes. Open the app to browse the food you’ve added and check what needs using. Scanning a label is a shortcut to that particular container’s record – handy when you’re standing at the fridge or freezer.
Can the labels go through the dishwasher?
Yes. Smart Pantry, Fridge & Freezer Labels are dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe, and designed to stay on reusable containers. When the food is finished, mark it used up and reuse the label. Apply labels to clean, dry surfaces before freezing. Freezer bags use a different, purpose-made label.
How much is shipping?
We ship globally. Shipping is free within Australia, with international rates calculated at checkout. Orders are printed, packed and dispatched from Victoria within three business days.
Start with your next container
Give good food a better chance.
Start with your next leftovers or a meal for the freezer. Save the details now so you can find them when it’s time to eat.
126 reusable labels · $29.95 AUD
Free app. Free shipping within Australia. Global shipping available.
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