Signing Up

Here’s how you can use the TasteDNA mobile app:

Download and Install the TasteDNA App:

You can find the TasteDNA app on your device’s app store. Download and install it.

Create a New Account:

• If you’re a new user, you can register for a new account.
• On the home screen of the app, you’ll see options to sign up using your Google or Apple ID.
• Alternatively, you can tap on “Sign Up” at the bottom of the page. You’ll need to enter your basic information to create a new account.

Log into an Existing Account:

• If you already have a TasteDNA account, tap on “Login”.
• You can either enter your existing credentials or choose to login with your Google or Apple ID.

Once you’re logged in, you’re ready to start exploring the TasteDNA app! Enjoy discovering new foods and recipes based on your unique taste profile.

Onboarding

Here’s how to get started with the TasteDNA mobile app:

Begin the Onboarding Process:

Once you’ve logged in, you’ll be prompted to answer a few questions. This is a crucial step to help us understand your food preferences and dietary requirements.

Provide Your Dietary and Health Restrictions: Make sure to accurately fill in any dietary restrictions you may have, such as allergies or specific diets you’re following. Also, mention any health restrictions that could impact your food choices.

Answer Questions About Your Taste Preferences: Next, you’ll be asked some basic questions about your taste preferences. This could include your likes and dislikes, favorite cuisines, and preferred flavors.

This onboarding process is designed to be quick and easy, and it helps us create a unique taste profile for you. Once completed, we’ll be able to provide your initial food recommendations based on this profile. Enjoy discovering foods that are tailored to your tastes!

Home: Explore our Community

Here’s how you navigate and utilize the TasteDNA mobile app:

The Explore Page: When you log in, the first screen you’ll encounter is the Explore page. This is your gateway to a world of diverse food experiences and trends.

Food Feed: Navigate to the Food Feed page. Here, the entire TasteDNA community shares their unique food experiences and updates on the latest food trends. Dive into this wealth of shared knowledge and get inspired.

My Table: To keep track of your favorite food content, visit the My Table page. This is your personal timeline where you follow your favorite food content. Think of it as your own curated food diary, which keeps you up to date with the content you love.

Taste Experts: For more inspiration, check out the Taste Experts page. Here, you’ll find new updates from food enthusiasts, their creative culinary creations, and inspiring food adventures. It’s a great place to spark new ideas for your own food journey.

By navigating these sections, you can make the most of the TasteDNA app and enhance your food discovery experience.

Share your Experiences!

Here’s how you can share your food experiences on the TasteDNA mobile app:

Share Your Food Experiences: The TasteDNA community thrives on the unique food experiences shared by users like you. To contribute, tap the orange “+” sign located on the lower right corner of the Explore page.

Choose Your Sharing Option: Upon tapping the “+”, you’ll have two options – “Share a Post” or “Showcase Your Food”.

Share a Post: Consider this as “Twitter for food”. Share what’s exciting in the world of food and what trends are catching your attention. Enhance your post by adding a captivating image.

Showcase Your Food: If you’re enjoying a unique meal or snack, share it with the community. Post a photo and go a step further by providing details about the ingredients and cuisine. This way, everyone can learn from your food adventures.

The TasteDNA app is a place where food is the common language, a community where every conversation revolves around culinary delights. Enjoy contributing to this amazing platform and discovering new food experiences from others.

Your Recommendations, served!

Here’s how you can make the most of the Recommendations page on the TasteDNA mobile app:

Discover Your Initial Recommendations: When you first visit the Recommendations page, you’ll find a set of suggested foods based on your previously shared preferences. These will generally be foods that you’re familiar with. The more you interact with these suggestions, the more we can refine and personalize your future recommendations.

Interact with Each Recommendation: Tap on each food recommendation to interact with it. You can like it, save it for later, share it with friends, or even tell us why it doesn’t suit your taste. Your interactions help us better understand your food preferences.

Visit Your Saved Recommendations: You can access all your saved food recommendations in the “Saved” tab. This is a great place to revisit suggestions you found interesting but haven’t tried yet.

Wait for Your Next Batch of Recommendations: Once you’ve interacted with all the current recommendations, we will need some time to process your preferences. Afterward, a new set of food recommendations will be presented to you, designed to match your unique tastes and dietary needs.

Enjoy the process of exploring new foods and refining your taste profile with the TasteDNA app!

Here’s how you can interact with food recommendations on the TasteDNA mobile app:

View Recommendation Details: When you tap on a food recommendation, you’ll get detailed information about that particular food, including its name, description, ingredients, and cuisine type.

Interact with the Recommendation: You have several options for interacting with each food recommendation:

• Like: If you’ve tried and enjoyed this food (either before it was recommended or after seeing it here), hit the “Like” button. This helps us understand what you enjoy.
• Save: If you’re not ready to try a food yet, you can “Save” it for later. Saved items move from the Recommendations tab to the Saved tab. Once you’ve tried a saved item, you can give it a “Like” if you enjoyed it.
• Dislike: We’re still getting to know your taste preferences, so we might not always hit the mark. If a recommendation doesn’t appeal to you, hit the “Dislike” button and let us know why. This feedback helps us refine your future recommendations.
• Try it Now!: If you’re ready to try a recommended dish, tap the “Try it Now!” button. You’ll be given several options for how to try the food, such as ordering from Uber Eats, Grubhub, or DoorDash, finding a nearby restaurant, or getting the recipe (or a recipe video) to make it yourself.

Share your recommendation: You can share your recommendation by tapping the share icon on the upper right of the recommendation page.

Share your comments: As you try different foods recommended by the TasteDNA app, your insights become valuable for the entire community. Whether you liked a food or not so much, don’t hesitate to share your comments in the comments section.

Remember, the more you interact with your recommendations, the more tailored they become to your unique tastes.

Evolve with your taste!

Here’s how you can update your taste preferences on the TasteDNA mobile app:

Visit the My Taste Section: Recognizing that our taste preferences can change over time, we’ve made it easy for you to update your taste profile. Navigate to the “My Taste” section of the app.

Modify Your Answers: In this section, you’ll find the taste preference questions you answered during the onboarding process. To edit your answers, simply tap on the respective question and change your response as needed.

By keeping your taste preferences up to date, you can ensure that the TasteDNA app continues to provide the most tailored food recommendations for you. Enjoy exploring new tastes and flavors!

Tell us, we listen!

Here’s how you can participate in discussions on the TasteDNA mobile app:

Visit the Dining Table Talk Section: Food is a universal language, and we often find ourselves discussing new trends and tastes from around the globe. Navigate to the “Dining Table Talk” section of the app, which serves as our community square.

Explore Food Trends and Insights: In this space, we share current and upcoming food trends, as well as interesting insights from the dynamic TasteDNA community. It’s a great place to stay updated on global food trends and discoveries.

Provide Your Feedback: Most importantly, the Dining Table Talk section is where we want to hear from you. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the TasteDNA community. This is a space we are all creating and enjoying together, so your insights, experiences, and suggestions are always welcome.

Share the Conversation: Enjoy the conversation, you can share it by tapping the share icon on the upper right of the recommendation page.

By participating in the Dining Table Talk, you’re not just following the trends, but also contributing to the vibrant global conversation about food. Enjoy sharing and learning in this exciting food community!

Your Profile

Here’s how you can manage your profile on the TasteDNA mobile app:

Access Your Profile: Navigate to the “Profile” section of the app to view your activities on TasteDNA.

Review Your Activities: In this section, you can see the number of posts you’ve made, the followers you’ve gained, and the foods you’ve interacted with.

Manage Your Posts: Your Profile section also displays all your posts. If you wish to remove any, you have the option to delete them.

Check Your Liked Foods: Visit the “Liked Food” tab within your profile to see all the foods you have ‘Liked’ on the TasteDNA app. This can be a great way to revisit foods you’ve enjoyed.

Edit Your Profile: If you wish to change any details in your profile, click on your avatar, username, or the options button located in the upper right corner of the Profile page. This will allow you to edit your profile information.

Keeping your profile updated ensures that your interactions on the TasteDNA app are tailored to your current preferences and interests. Enjoy personalizing your food discovery journey!

User Options

Here’s how you can manage your account settings on the TasteDNA mobile app:

Access Account Options: To view your account options, click on the three-dot options button located in the upper right corner of the Profile tab.

Review Your Options: Your account options include:

• Edit Profile: In this section, you can update your profile information such as your username, your name, and your avatar.
• Change Password: If you wish to modify your account password, you can do it here.
• User Feedback: Your feedback is crucial in helping us make TasteDNA the best food recommendation app. Please share your thoughts and suggestions using this option.
• Rate Us: If you’re enjoying your experience with TasteDNA, we’d appreciate your rating in the app store. Your ratings play a significant role in growing our community of food enthusiasts.
• Share App: Use this option to share the TasteDNA app with friends, family, and other food lovers.
• Log Out: If you need to sign out of your TasteDNA account, simply tap this option.
• Delete Account: If for any reason you wish to delete your account and personal data from the TasteDNA platform, you can do so using this option.

By navigating these settings, you can tailor your TasteDNA experience to your preferences and help us improve the platform for all users. Enjoy exploring the world of food with us!