AltPantry

AltPantry helps home cooks find plant-based substitutes that match function, not just ideology. Instead of generic “swap eggs with flax,” it asks what you’re trying to achieve—binding, lift, emulsification, browning, creaminess—then recommends a ranked set of substitutes with exact ratios, method tweaks, and expected tradeoffs (texture, flavor, cost). It also supports pantry-first suggestions: you enter what you already have (aquafaba, silken tofu, oat milk, cashews, vegan butter), and it outputs the best viable option for that recipe step. The app includes a small, curated database of tested swaps with confidence scores and “works best for” contexts (cookies vs cakes, savory vs sweet). It’s realistic: some swaps won’t be perfect, and the app says so plainly. Mobile app + web app. Combination traditional + AI app (AI for interpreting recipe steps; curated rules for reliability).