Gather references
Compile relevant information from food references, books, and research publications.
OUR APPROACH
Food insights should come with reasons, not just labels.
We’re developing a structured approach to food information — connecting ingredients, selected research, and clear explanations while making uncertainty visible.
PROPOSED RESEARCH PROCESS
- RESEARCHSelected sources
- KNOWLEDGEStructured factors
- EXPLANATIONClear context
THE KNOWLEDGE FOUNDATION
From research to understandable food insights.
We’re organizing food information into a structured knowledge base, designed to connect ingredients with relevant factors, supporting references, and clear explanations.
Review the evidence
Evaluate sources, distinguish stronger findings from uncertain claims, and identify limitations.
Structure food factors
Organize ingredients by relevant characteristics, preparation methods, and contextual information.
Explain with context
Turn structured information into understandable explanations without making absolute predictions.
Proposed knowledge-development workflow, not a claim that every review stage is already complete.
KNOWLEDGE-BASE EXAMPLE
Tomato sauce
- Food characteristic
- Naturally acidic ingredients
- What may matter
- The finished sauce’s acidity depends on its ingredients and preparation. Food tolerance differs between individuals.
- What remains uncertain
- Exact pH, ingredient quantities, and individual response cannot be determined from a photograph alone.
Example only. Evidence classification and references require review before publication.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Four principles for useful context.
Evidence before assumptions
We aim to distinguish supported information from claims that need further review.
Clarity over complexity
Food information should be understandable without requiring specialized knowledge.
Uncertainty is part of the answer
When an ingredient or conclusion cannot be confirmed, that limitation should be visible.
People are different
General food information should never be mistaken for a prediction of someone’s individual experience.
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
Where we are today.
IN DEVELOPMENT
Knowledge structure
Organizing food information and reference materials into a consistent structure.
PLANNED
Evidence review
Reviewing ingredient claims, supporting references, and scientific limitations.
PLANNED
Prototype validation
Testing whether the proposed explanations are understandable and useful.
MEDICAL BOUNDARIES
Helpful context. Clear boundaries.
GastricLens is designed to make food information easier to explore. It does not diagnose gastritis, prescribe treatment, or determine whether a meal is medically safe for an individual.
According to NIDDK, diet does not play an important role in causing most cases of gastritis or gastropathy, though some exceptions exist. Personal symptoms require appropriate clinical evaluation.
Learn about gastritis from NIDDKLET’S BUILD RESPONSIBLY
Good ideas get stronger through collaboration.
We’re open to perspectives from researchers, healthcare advisors, and people interested in more accessible food information.