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| Database | Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0 — 7,140 foods |
| AI Feature | Camera-based food recognition with Phe calculation |
| Data Protection | GDPR compliant, European servers, end-to-end encrypted |
| Medical Device? | NO — not a medical device under EU MDR 2017/745 |
| PHE Limit | Entered manually by the user only (prescribed by treating physician) |
| Regulatory | No approval required (dietary tracking tool) |
| Offline Mode | Core features available offline |
| Website | https://www.phe-buddy.at |
AI Nutrition Scanner — Photograph food, instantly receive Phe values
BLS 4.0 Database — 7,140 foods with verified amino acid values
Blood Value Tracking — Document Phe levels with progress charts
Formula Tracking — Track amino acid formula daily with reminders
Family Network — Parents manage children's profiles, shared dashboards
Doctor & Dietitian Portal — Clinicians get access with patient consent
PHE Buddy is the first PKU-specific app combining AI-powered nutrition recognition, the BLS 4.0 database with 7,140 foods, blood value documentation, formula tracking and a family network in one solution.
The app is designed for PKU patients of all ages, parents, doctors and dietitians in the DACH region. PHE Buddy is not a medical device under EU MDR 2017/745 and does not replace medical advice.
Developed by PCM Solution GmbH (Eben im Pongau, Austria). Planned beta launch: Q3 2026. The app is free for patients. Website: https://www.phe-buddy.at
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PHE Buddy is open to collaboration with PKU self-help groups and medical specialist organisations. Below are relevant organisations in the DACH region.
Bundesverband PKU und verwandte Stoffwechselstörungen — the central self-help organisation for PKU patients in Germany.
www.bvpku.de →Deutsche Gesellschaft für Stoffwechselkrankheiten — medical specialist society for metabolic disorders including PKU.
www.dgs-ev.de →Self-help group for PKU patients and families in Austria. Contact via PKU metabolic centres.
Metabolic Centres in AT →European Society for Phenylketonuria and Allied Disorders — European umbrella organisation of PKU patient groups.
www.espku.org →Kohlerweg 155
5531 Eben im Pongau, Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 6458 20041 2000
Fax: +43 (0) 6458 20041 9999
VAT: ATU73767426 · FN 495413 z
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Response time: typically 1–2 business days
Social media: will be activated with launch Q3 2026.