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Pantry Inventory & Expiry Tracker

Add what you have, with quantities and expiry dates. The tracker sorts out what is expired, what to use first this week, what is running low, and prints a clean stock sheet. Everything is stored in your browser on this device only — no account, no server, nothing uploaded.

Use the Pantry Inventory & Expiry Tracker

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Built-in module

Pantry Container Count Calculator — in the tracker: enter kilograms of dry staples and it converts to 1-litre canisters (about 500 g each).

How it works

For each item the tracker computes the days until its expiry date and flags it: expired, use-first (7 days or less), coming soon (30 days), or fine. Low stock is flagged against the threshold you set per item. The list lives in localStorage on this device.

How to use it

  1. Add an item: name, category, quantity, the level that counts as 'low' for you, and its expiry date if it has one.
  2. Work from the Use First list when you plan meals — that list is the money-saving part.
  3. Tick items off as you use them, or edit quantities after a shop.
  4. Print the stock sheet before a big shop so you stop buying what you already own.

Frequently asked questions

Where is my inventory stored?

In your browser's local storage on this device, under this site's name. It is not sent anywhere. Clearing your browser data deletes it — print a stock sheet if you want a paper backup.

Why not scan barcodes?

Barcode lookup needs an external product database, which would mean sending your pantry to a third party. Manual entry is slower by seconds and keeps the tool honest, free and private.

What date should I enter for tins and jars?

The date printed on the item — usually a best-before date. The tracker flags by that date; use your own judgement for anything that looks or smells off, whatever the date says.

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