📦 Kitchen Inventory Tracker
Track your pantry, fridge, and freezer contents to reduce food waste and optimize your shopping schedule. Get personalized recommendations for rotation schedules and inventory management.
💡 Inventory Management Tips
- Label everything: Use dates and contents labels on containers
- Organize by expiration: Put items expiring sooner in front
- Regular inventory: Check your inventory weekly before shopping
- Clear containers: Use glass or clear plastic to see contents easily
- Temperature zones: Store items in appropriate temperature zones
Master Your Kitchen Organization
🗂️ Categorize by Use
Group similar items together and store frequently used items at eye level. Keep breakfast items together, baking supplies in one area, and snacks in an designated spot for easy access and inventory tracking.
📅 Date Everything
Use a permanent marker to date everything when you bring it home or open it. This simple habit makes it easy to use items in the right order and identify what needs to be used up first.
🔍 Weekly Audits
Spend 10 minutes each week checking expiration dates and planning meals around items that need to be used soon. This prevents surprises and ensures nothing gets forgotten in the back of shelves.
Storage Zone Optimization
🌡️ Temperature-Controlled Storage
- Refrigerator (35-38°F): Dairy, meat, prepared foods, leftovers
- Crisper drawers: Fruits and vegetables (separate drawers if possible)
- Freezer (0°F): Long-term storage, batch-cooked meals
- Cool pantry (50-70°F): Canned goods, grains, spices
- Room temperature: Onions, potatoes, bananas, tomatoes
📦 Container Strategy
- Airtight containers: Grains, nuts, opened snacks
- Glass containers: Leftovers, prepped ingredients
- Produce bags: Vegetables that need airflow
- Vacuum sealing: Meat, fish, batch-cooked items for freezer
- Original packaging: Items with dates and instructions
FIFO Method Implementation
🔄 First In, First Out (FIFO)
The FIFO method ensures you use older items before newer ones, preventing waste and maintaining freshness.
📥 When Stocking:
- Place new items behind existing ones
- Move older items to the front
- Check dates before storing
- Use different shelf levels if needed
📤 When Using:
- Always reach for items in front first
- Check dates before cooking
- Use "older first" rule for all categories
- Mark items that expire soon
Optimize Your Complete Food System
Combine inventory tracking with our other tools for zero waste: