
Building a Smart Kitchen Ecosystem with Connected Jars
Industry
Digital Health
Duration
6 months
Team Size
5 people
Project Overview
Ezurah wanted to create a smart solution that makes everyday kitchen work easier and smarter. Many people struggle with tracking ingredients, restocking items, and finding the right recipes. To solve this, Ezurah planned a smart kitchen system that connects jars, a mobile app, and AI technology. The system helps track ingredients automatically, gives alerts when supplies are low, and even suggests recipes based on what's already available at home. What began as a simple idea grew into a powerful product that set the stage for a connected, AI-driven smart home experience.
Challenges
- Managing a kitchen is often tiring and full of small problems. People forget to restock essentials, find expired items too late, and spend extra time searching for recipes that match what they already have. These small gaps create frustration and lead to food wastage.
- While some smart home devices exist, they don't fully solve these issues. Ezurah wanted something more complete a system that could make kitchen management accurate, simple, and truly connected.
Key Challenges
- 1Tracking ingredients in real time without errors
- 2Reducing food wastage caused by missed expiry dates
- 3Making meal planning easier with recipe suggestions from available items
Our Approach
- To bring Ezurah's vision to life, we followed a step-by-step process that combined research, design, and technology. Our goal was to create a solution that not only solved the problem but also felt natural and easy for people to use in their daily lives. We focused on blending hardware, software, and AI into a single connected system.
- We worked closely with the client to understand user needs, test different ideas, and build a product that was practical, scalable, and future-ready. By keeping user experience at the center, we made sure the system was accurate, reliable, and simple to use.
How We Worked on the Project
- 1Researched Kitchen Workflows & Market Gaps - We studied how people manage ingredients daily, common issues they face, and where existing smart kitchen tools fall short. This helped us define clear user needs and real-world use cases.
- 2Designed an Integrated Ecosystem - Our team created smart jars with sensors and a mobile app for users. Each part was designed to connect smoothly, so users could track, shop, and cook without extra effort.
- 3Prototyped, Tested & Refined - We built working prototypes, tested them in real-life kitchen scenarios, and refined the design based on feedback. This ensured high accuracy in ingredient tracking, easy app usability, and a reliable end-to-end system.
Our Comprehensive Solution
- To address the challenges Ezurah faced, we built a holistic smart kitchen ecosystem that connects hardware, software, and AI into one seamless platform. The solution was designed not just to track ingredients, but to make the entire kitchen experience smarter, more convenient, and more efficient.
- Our approach focused on two main components that work together to deliver value for both end users and sellers
Smart Jar & Tray System
- 1Each tray holds four smart jars, equipped with high-precision load cells to measure ingredient weight in real time.
- 2A built-in e-ink display shows ingredient names, expiry dates, and quantities—visible even without the app.
- 3Jars connect wirelessly with the mobile app, syncing data instantly.
User Mobile Application
- 1Ingredient Management – Add names, set expiry dates, and track quantities.
- 2Smart Notifications – Get alerts when items are running low or close to expiry.
- 3Recipe Generator – Integrated with ChatGPT AI to suggest personalized recipes based on available ingredients.
Core Features & Innovations
- 1Load Cell Technology – Accurate, real-time tracking down to the gram.
- 2AI-Driven Recipes – Personalized cooking ideas tailored to each household’s inventory.
- 3Connected Commerce – Easy integration with quick-commerce platforms for automatic restocking.
- 4E-Ink Interface – Low-power, always-on displays that are simple and reliable.
- 5Modular Platform – A flexible design that scales across households and integrates into wider IoT ecosystems.





Services Offered
As part of developing Ezurah’s Smart Kitchen Ecosystem, Katomaran Technologies provided end-to-end development services, ensuring the product was reliable, scalable, and user-friendly.
Mobile Application Development
We built a seamless mobile app for users to track ingredients, receive alerts, and access AI-powered recipe suggestions.
DevOps & Cloud Engineering
We ensured secure, scalable infrastructure with reliable performance across all connected systems.
Tech Stack
The technologies and frameworks we leveraged to build a robust, scalable, and high-performance solution.

React.js
For building a seamless, cross-platform mobile application with a smooth user experience.

Node.js
Backend development to handle real-time data processing and API integrations.

MongoDB
A flexible NoSQL database for managing ingredient data, inventory, and user preferences

Google Cloud
Reliable cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, data security, and high availability
Impact & Results
The Smart Kitchen Ecosystem Connected with Jar delivered value on multiple levels
For End Users
- 1No more guesswork in grocery management
- 2Reduced food wastage and expired products
- 3A stress-free, automated shopping experience
- 4Encouragement to cook more meals at home
For the Client
- 1A scalable flagship product ready to anchor a larger smart home suite
- 2Strong differentiation in the fast-growing smart kitchen market
- 3Flexibility to expand into new markets with minimal changes
The Smart Kitchen Ecosystem Connected with Jar is more than just a product. It’s an experience. It changes the way users interact with their kitchens, blending IoT applications, Generative AI, and thoughtful design into a daily utility that feels almost magical. By adding intelligence to everyday jars and trays, Ezurah and Katomaran Technologies created something that is not only smart, but also proactive, intuitive, and personal.
Conclusion
By combining IoT, AI, and user-focused design, Katomaran Technologies helped Ezurah transform a simple idea into a powerful smart kitchen ecosystem. The project not only solved real user problems but also positioned Ezurah as an innovator in the smart home industry. This case study shows how the right blend of technology and design can create products that truly enhance everyday life.
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