Restructure food suggestion data and builder logic

nouri/__init__.py

@@ -19,10 +19,21 @@ from .constants import (
     DEFAULT_CATEGORIES,
     ENERGY_DENSITY_LABELS,
     ENERGY_DENSITY_OPTIONS,
+    FOOD_ROLE_DESCRIPTIONS,
+    FOOD_ROLE_LABELS,
+    FOOD_ROLE_OPTIONS,
     ITEM_KIND_LABELS,
     ITEM_KIND_SINGULAR_LABELS,
+    MEAL_STYLE_LABELS,
+    MEAL_STYLE_OPTIONS,
+    MEAL_TYPE_LABELS,
+    MEAL_TYPE_OPTIONS,
     NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL_OPTIONS,
+    PROTEIN_PREFERENCE_LABELS,
+    PROTEIN_PREFERENCE_OPTIONS,
     ROLE_LABELS,
+    SUGGESTION_PRIORITY_LABELS,
+    SUGGESTION_PRIORITY_OPTIONS,
     SUGGESTION_STYLE_LABELS,
     SUGGESTION_STYLE_OPTIONS,
     VISIBILITY_DESCRIPTIONS,
@@ -140,11 +151,22 @@ def create_app() -> Flask:
             "builder_labels": BUILDER_LABELS,
             "builder_descriptions": BUILDER_DESCRIPTIONS,
             "builder_options": BUILDER_OPTIONS,
+            "food_role_labels": FOOD_ROLE_LABELS,
+            "food_role_descriptions": FOOD_ROLE_DESCRIPTIONS,
+            "food_role_options": FOOD_ROLE_OPTIONS,
+            "suggestion_priority_labels": SUGGESTION_PRIORITY_LABELS,
+            "suggestion_priority_options": SUGGESTION_PRIORITY_OPTIONS,
             "daypart_suggestions": DAYPARTS,
             "energy_density_options": ENERGY_DENSITY_OPTIONS,
             "energy_density_labels": ENERGY_DENSITY_LABELS,
+            "meal_type_options": MEAL_TYPE_OPTIONS,
+            "meal_type_labels": MEAL_TYPE_LABELS,
+            "meal_style_options": MEAL_STYLE_OPTIONS,
+            "meal_style_labels": MEAL_STYLE_LABELS,
             "suggestion_style_options": SUGGESTION_STYLE_OPTIONS,
             "suggestion_style_labels": SUGGESTION_STYLE_LABELS,
+            "protein_preference_options": PROTEIN_PREFERENCE_OPTIONS,
+            "protein_preference_labels": PROTEIN_PREFERENCE_LABELS,
             "visibility_labels": VISIBILITY_LABELS,
             "visibility_descriptions": VISIBILITY_DESCRIPTIONS,
             "role_labels": ROLE_LABELS,

nouri/constants.py

@@ -7,6 +7,15 @@ DAYPARTS = [
     {"slug": "late-snack", "name": "Später Snack", "sort_order": 60},
 ]
 
+DAYPART_SLUG_TO_MEAL_TYPE = {
+    "breakfast": "breakfast",
+    "morning-snack": "snack",
+    "lunch": "lunch",
+    "afternoon-snack": "snack",
+    "dinner": "dinner",
+    "late-snack": "snack",
+}
+
 DEFAULT_CATEGORIES = [
     "Kohlenhydrate",
     "Milchprodukt",
@@ -58,6 +67,42 @@ BUILDER_DESCRIPTIONS = {
 
 BUILDER_OPTIONS = [(key, label) for key, label in BUILDER_LABELS.items()]
 
+FOOD_ROLE_LABELS = {
+    "main": "Hauptbaustein",
+    "base": "Basis",
+    "complement": "Ergänzung",
+    "topping": "Topping",
+    "cooking": "Kochzutat",
+    "snack": "Snack-Baustein",
+    "solo": "Schnelle Einzelmahlzeit",
+}
+
+FOOD_ROLE_DESCRIPTIONS = {
+    "main": "Kann einen Teller oder eine Hauptmahlzeit deutlich tragen.",
+    "base": "Passt gut als Grundlage und lässt sich ruhig ergänzen.",
+    "complement": "Hilft beim Ergänzen, steht aber selten für sich allein.",
+    "topping": "Passt eher oben drauf oder als kleines Extra.",
+    "cooking": "Hilft beim Kochen oder Abschmecken, ist aber selten selbst die Mahlzeit.",
+    "snack": "Passt gut für kleine Zwischenmahlzeiten oder als ruhige Ergänzung.",
+    "solo": "Kann auch alleine als schnelle, einfache Mahlzeit funktionieren.",
+}
+
+FOOD_ROLE_OPTIONS = [(key, label) for key, label in FOOD_ROLE_LABELS.items()]
+
+SUGGESTION_PRIORITY_OPTIONS = [
+    ("prefer", "Gern vorschlagen"),
+    ("normal", "Normal vorschlagen"),
+    ("rare", "Eher selten automatisch vorschlagen"),
+    ("never", "Nie automatisch vorschlagen"),
+]
+
+SUGGESTION_PRIORITY_LABELS = {
+    "prefer": "Gern vorschlagen",
+    "normal": "Normal vorschlagen",
+    "rare": "Eher selten automatisch vorschlagen",
+    "never": "Nie automatisch vorschlagen",
+}
+
 ENERGY_DENSITY_OPTIONS = [
     ("low", "Eher leicht"),
     ("neutral", "Neutral"),
@@ -74,12 +119,66 @@ SUGGESTION_STYLE_OPTIONS = [
     ("balanced", "Eher ausgewogen"),
     ("fitness", "Fitness"),
     ("protein", "Proteinbetont"),
+    ("easy", "Leicht und einfach"),
+    ("snack", "Snackorientiert"),
 ]
 
 SUGGESTION_STYLE_LABELS = {
     "balanced": "Eher ausgewogen",
     "fitness": "Fitness",
     "protein": "Proteinbetont",
+    "easy": "Leicht und einfach",
+    "snack": "Snackorientiert",
+}
+
+PROTEIN_PREFERENCE_OPTIONS = [
+    ("mixed", "Offen gemischt"),
+    ("veg-friendly", "Überwiegend vegetarisch"),
+    ("rare-animal", "Fleisch und Fisch nur selten"),
+    ("plant-forward", "Möglichst pflanzlich"),
+]
+
+PROTEIN_PREFERENCE_LABELS = {
+    "mixed": "Offen gemischt",
+    "veg-friendly": "Überwiegend vegetarisch",
+    "rare-animal": "Fleisch und Fisch nur selten",
+    "plant-forward": "Möglichst pflanzlich",
+}
+
+MEAL_TYPE_OPTIONS = [
+    ("breakfast", "Frühstück"),
+    ("lunch", "Mittagessen"),
+    ("dinner", "Abendessen"),
+    ("snack", "Snack"),
+]
+
+MEAL_TYPE_LABELS = {
+    "breakfast": "Frühstück",
+    "lunch": "Mittagessen",
+    "dinner": "Abendessen",
+    "snack": "Snack",
+}
+
+MEAL_STYLE_OPTIONS = [
+    ("sweet", "Süß"),
+    ("savory", "Herzhaft"),
+    ("warm", "Warm"),
+    ("cold", "Kalt"),
+    ("quick", "Schnell"),
+    ("simple", "Ruhig und einfach"),
+    ("prep", "Gut vorbereitbar"),
+    ("portable", "Für unterwegs"),
+]
+
+MEAL_STYLE_LABELS = {
+    "sweet": "Süß",
+    "savory": "Herzhaft",
+    "warm": "Warm",
+    "cold": "Kalt",
+    "quick": "Schnell",
+    "simple": "Ruhig und einfach",
+    "prep": "Gut vorbereitbar",
+    "portable": "Für unterwegs",
 }
 
 WEEKDAY_OPTIONS = [

nouri/db.py

@@ -8,10 +8,272 @@ from flask import Flask, current_app, g
 from flask.cli import with_appcontext
 from werkzeug.security import generate_password_hash
 
-from .constants import DAYPARTS, DEFAULT_CATEGORIES, DEFAULT_CATEGORY_BUILDERS
+from .constants import (
+    DAYPARTS,
+    DAYPART_SLUG_TO_MEAL_TYPE,
+    DEFAULT_CATEGORIES,
+    DEFAULT_CATEGORY_BUILDERS,
+)
 
 CURRENT_SCHEMA_VERSION = "1.2.1"
 
+ANIMAL_HINTS = (
+    "huhn",
+    "hähn",
+    "rind",
+    "hack",
+    "schwein",
+    "speck",
+    "salami",
+    "wurst",
+    "thunfisch",
+    "lachs",
+    "fisch",
+    "garnelen",
+    "shrimp",
+    "sardinen",
+)
+
+
+def normalize_name_for_profile(name: str | None) -> str:
+    return (name or "").strip().lower()
+
+
+def infer_food_profile(name: str | None, category: str | None, energy_density: str | None) -> dict[str, object]:
+    normalized_name = normalize_name_for_profile(name)
+    normalized_category = (category or "").strip().lower()
+
+    base_type = "neutral"
+    if "eiweiß" in normalized_category or "protein" in normalized_category:
+        base_type = "protein"
+    elif "kohlenhyd" in normalized_category or "brot" in normalized_category or "getreide" in normalized_category:
+        base_type = "carb"
+    elif "milch" in normalized_category:
+        base_type = "dairy"
+    elif "obst" in normalized_category:
+        base_type = "fruit"
+    elif "gemüse" in normalized_category:
+        base_type = "veg"
+    elif "nüsse" in normalized_name or "nuss" in normalized_name:
+        base_type = "nuts"
+    elif "saat" in normalized_name or "leinsamen" in normalized_name or "chia" in normalized_name:
+        base_type = "seeds"
+
+    suggestion_role = "base"
+    suggestion_priority = "normal"
+    can_be_meal_core = 0
+
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("proteinpulver", "eiweißpulver", "whey", "clear whey")):
+        return {
+            "base_type": "protein",
+            "suggestion_role": "complement",
+            "suggestion_priority": "rare",
+            "can_be_meal_core": 0,
+        }
+
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("flohsamen", "flohsamenschalen", "leinsamen", "chia", "hanfsamen")):
+        return {
+            "base_type": "seeds",
+            "suggestion_role": "topping",
+            "suggestion_priority": "normal",
+            "can_be_meal_core": 0,
+        }
+
+    if "tomatenmark" in normalized_name:
+        return {
+            "base_type": "neutral",
+            "suggestion_role": "cooking",
+            "suggestion_priority": "rare",
+            "can_be_meal_core": 0,
+        }
+
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("saure gurken", "essiggurken", "cornichons", "gurkenscheiben")):
+        return {
+            "base_type": "veg",
+            "suggestion_role": "complement",
+            "suggestion_priority": "rare",
+            "can_be_meal_core": 0,
+        }
+
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("tofu", "tempeh", "vegane schnitzel", "vegane nuggets", "veganes hack", "sojageschnetzeltes")):
+        return {
+            "base_type": "protein",
+            "suggestion_role": "main",
+            "suggestion_priority": "prefer",
+            "can_be_meal_core": 1,
+        }
+
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("thunfisch", "lachs", "fisch", "huhn", "hähn", "rind", "schwein", "hack")):
+        return {
+            "base_type": "protein",
+            "suggestion_role": "main",
+            "suggestion_priority": "rare",
+            "can_be_meal_core": 1,
+        }
+
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("joghurt", "skyr", "quark", "hüttenkäse", "körniger frischkäse")):
+        return {
+            "base_type": "dairy",
+            "suggestion_role": "base",
+            "suggestion_priority": "prefer",
+            "can_be_meal_core": 1,
+        }
+
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("müsli", "hafer", "porridge", "cornflakes", "brot", "brötchen", "reis", "nudel", "kartoffel", "wrap")):
+        return {
+            "base_type": "carb",
+            "suggestion_role": "base",
+            "suggestion_priority": "normal",
+            "can_be_meal_core": 1,
+        }
+
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("beeren", "banane", "apfel", "obst", "birne", "trauben", "kiwi")):
+        return {
+            "base_type": "fruit",
+            "suggestion_role": "complement",
+            "suggestion_priority": "prefer",
+            "can_be_meal_core": 0,
+        }
+
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("gemüse", "brokkoli", "spinat", "erbsen", "paprika", "karotte", "zucchini", "salat", "tomate", "tk gemüse")):
+        return {
+            "base_type": "veg",
+            "suggestion_role": "complement",
+            "suggestion_priority": "prefer",
+            "can_be_meal_core": 0,
+        }
+
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("nussmus", "erdnuss", "mandeln", "walnüsse", "cashew")):
+        return {
+            "base_type": "nuts",
+            "suggestion_role": "topping",
+            "suggestion_priority": "normal",
+            "can_be_meal_core": 0,
+        }
+
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("terrine", "5-minuten", "instant", "cup noodles")):
+        return {
+            "base_type": "carb" if (energy_density or "neutral") != "high" else "neutral",
+            "suggestion_role": "solo",
+            "suggestion_priority": "rare",
+            "can_be_meal_core": 1,
+        }
+
+    if base_type in {"protein", "carb", "dairy"}:
+        suggestion_role = "base"
+        can_be_meal_core = 1
+    elif base_type in {"veg", "fruit"}:
+        suggestion_role = "complement"
+    elif base_type in {"nuts", "seeds"}:
+        suggestion_role = "topping"
+
+    return {
+        "base_type": base_type,
+        "suggestion_role": suggestion_role,
+        "suggestion_priority": suggestion_priority,
+        "can_be_meal_core": can_be_meal_core,
+    }
+
+
+def infer_meal_tags(name: str | None, legacy_category: str | None) -> str:
+    normalized_name = normalize_name_for_profile(name)
+    normalized_category = (legacy_category or "").strip().lower()
+    tags: list[str] = []
+
+    if normalized_category == "warmes":
+        tags.extend(["warm", "savory"])
+    if normalized_category == "kleines essen":
+        tags.extend(["simple", "quick"])
+    if normalized_category == "snack":
+        tags.append("simple")
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("porridge", "müsli", "joghurt", "quark")):
+        tags.append("sweet")
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("salat", "brot", "toast", "tofu", "reis", "nudel", "pfanne")):
+        tags.append("savory")
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("to go", "unterwegs", "wrap")):
+        tags.append("portable")
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("overnight", "vorbereitet", "meal prep")):
+        tags.append("prep")
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("schnell", "5-minuten", "instant")):
+        tags.append("quick")
+    if any(token in normalized_name for token in ("einfach", "ruhig")):
+        tags.append("simple")
+
+    unique_tags: list[str] = []
+    for tag in tags:
+        if tag and tag not in unique_tags:
+            unique_tags.append(tag)
+    return ",".join(unique_tags)
+
+
+def infer_meal_type_from_dayparts(database: sqlite3.Connection, item_id: int) -> str:
+    row = database.execute(
+        """
+        SELECT dayparts.slug
+        FROM item_dayparts
+        JOIN dayparts ON dayparts.id = item_dayparts.daypart_id
+        WHERE item_dayparts.item_id = ?
+        ORDER BY dayparts.sort_order
+        LIMIT 1
+        """,
+        (item_id,),
+    ).fetchone()
+    if row is None:
+        return "snack"
+    return DAYPART_SLUG_TO_MEAL_TYPE.get(row["slug"], "snack")
+
+
+def migrate_item_profiles(database: sqlite3.Connection) -> None:
+    rows = database.execute(
+        """
+        SELECT id, kind, name, category, energy_density
+        FROM items
+        ORDER BY id
+        """
+    ).fetchall()
+    for row in rows:
+        item_id = int(row["id"])
+        if row["kind"] == "food":
+            profile = infer_food_profile(row["name"], row["category"], row["energy_density"])
+            database.execute(
+                """
+                UPDATE items
+                SET base_type = ?,
+                    suggestion_role = ?,
+                    suggestion_priority = ?,
+                    can_be_meal_core = ?
+                WHERE id = ?
+                """,
+                (
+                    profile["base_type"],
+                    profile["suggestion_role"],
+                    profile["suggestion_priority"],
+                    profile["can_be_meal_core"],
+                    item_id,
+                ),
+            )
+            continue
+
+        meal_type = infer_meal_type_from_dayparts(database, item_id)
+        meal_tags = infer_meal_tags(row["name"], row["category"])
+        database.execute(
+            """
+            UPDATE items
+            SET meal_type = COALESCE(NULLIF(meal_type, ''), ?),
+                meal_tags = CASE
+                    WHEN meal_tags IS NULL OR meal_tags = '' THEN ?
+                    ELSE meal_tags
+                END,
+                category = CASE
+                    WHEN kind = 'meal' AND category IN ('Kohlenhydrate', 'Milchprodukt', 'Obst', 'Gemüse', 'Eiweißquelle', 'Snack', 'Warmes', 'Kleines Essen')
+                    THEN NULL
+                    ELSE category
+                END
+            WHERE id = ?
+            """,
+            (meal_type, meal_tags, item_id),
+        )
+
 
 def get_db() -> sqlite3.Connection:
     if "db" not in g:
@@ -129,6 +391,12 @@ def bootstrap_legacy_schema(database: sqlite3.Connection) -> None:
         add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "owner_user_id INTEGER")
         add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "target_user_id INTEGER")
         add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "visibility TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'shared'")
+        add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "base_type TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'neutral'")
+        add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "suggestion_role TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'base'")
+        add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "suggestion_priority TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'normal'")
+        add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "can_be_meal_core INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0")
+        add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "meal_type TEXT")
+        add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "meal_tags TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT ''")
         add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "energy_density TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'neutral'")
 
     if table_exists(database, "shopping_entries"):
@@ -254,6 +522,7 @@ def bootstrap_legacy_schema(database: sqlite3.Connection) -> None:
     if table_exists(database, "user_settings"):
         add_column_if_missing(database, "user_settings", "suggestion_style TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'balanced'")
         add_column_if_missing(database, "user_settings", "energy_preference TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'neutral'")
+        add_column_if_missing(database, "user_settings", "protein_preference TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'mixed'")
         add_column_if_missing(database, "user_settings", "push_missing_breakfast INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0")
         add_column_if_missing(database, "user_settings", "push_missing_lunch INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0")
         add_column_if_missing(database, "user_settings", "push_missing_dinner INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0")
@@ -375,11 +644,18 @@ def ensure_schema_upgrades(database: sqlite3.Connection) -> None:
         add_column_if_missing(database, table_name, "owner_user_id INTEGER")
         add_column_if_missing(database, table_name, "visibility TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'shared'")
     add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "target_user_id INTEGER")
+    add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "base_type TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'neutral'")
+    add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "suggestion_role TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'base'")
+    add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "suggestion_priority TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'normal'")
+    add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "can_be_meal_core INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0")
+    add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "meal_type TEXT")
+    add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "meal_tags TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT ''")
     add_column_if_missing(database, "items", "energy_density TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'neutral'")
     add_column_if_missing(database, "shopping_entries", "needed_for_date TEXT")
     add_column_if_missing(database, "shopping_entries", "needed_for_daypart_id INTEGER")
     add_column_if_missing(database, "user_settings", "suggestion_style TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'balanced'")
     add_column_if_missing(database, "user_settings", "energy_preference TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'neutral'")
+    add_column_if_missing(database, "user_settings", "protein_preference TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'mixed'")
     add_column_if_missing(database, "user_settings", "push_missing_breakfast INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0")
     add_column_if_missing(database, "user_settings", "push_missing_lunch INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0")
     add_column_if_missing(database, "user_settings", "push_missing_dinner INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0")
@@ -422,6 +698,7 @@ def ensure_schema_upgrades(database: sqlite3.Connection) -> None:
         database.execute("UPDATE plan_entries SET visibility = 'shared' WHERE visibility IS NULL OR visibility = ''")
 
     sync_default_categories(database)
+    migrate_item_profiles(database)
     database.execute(
         """
         INSERT OR IGNORE INTO user_settings (user_id)
@@ -429,8 +706,14 @@ def ensure_schema_upgrades(database: sqlite3.Connection) -> None:
         """
     )
     database.execute("UPDATE items SET energy_density = 'neutral' WHERE energy_density IS NULL OR energy_density = ''")
+    database.execute("UPDATE items SET base_type = 'neutral' WHERE base_type IS NULL OR base_type = ''")
+    database.execute("UPDATE items SET suggestion_role = 'base' WHERE suggestion_role IS NULL OR suggestion_role = ''")
+    database.execute("UPDATE items SET suggestion_priority = 'normal' WHERE suggestion_priority IS NULL OR suggestion_priority = ''")
+    database.execute("UPDATE items SET can_be_meal_core = 0 WHERE can_be_meal_core IS NULL")
+    database.execute("UPDATE items SET meal_tags = '' WHERE meal_tags IS NULL")
     database.execute("UPDATE user_settings SET suggestion_style = 'balanced' WHERE suggestion_style IS NULL OR suggestion_style = ''")
     database.execute("UPDATE user_settings SET energy_preference = 'neutral' WHERE energy_preference IS NULL OR energy_preference = ''")
+    database.execute("UPDATE user_settings SET protein_preference = 'mixed' WHERE protein_preference IS NULL OR protein_preference = ''")
     database.execute("UPDATE user_settings SET push_missing_breakfast = 0 WHERE push_missing_breakfast IS NULL")
     database.execute("UPDATE user_settings SET push_missing_lunch = 0 WHERE push_missing_lunch IS NULL")
     database.execute("UPDATE user_settings SET push_missing_dinner = 0 WHERE push_missing_dinner IS NULL")

nouri/main.py

@@ -26,17 +26,30 @@ from .backup import RESTORE_CONFIRMATION_TEXT, export_backup_archive, restore_ba
 from .constants import (
     AVAILABILITY_LABELS,
     BUILDER_LABELS,
+    BUILDER_OPTIONS,
+    DAYPART_SLUG_TO_MEAL_TYPE,
     DEFAULT_CATEGORY_BUILDERS,
     DAY_TEMPLATE_NAME_SUGGESTIONS,
     DEFAULT_CATEGORIES,
     ENERGY_DENSITY_LABELS,
     ENERGY_DENSITY_OPTIONS,
+    FOOD_ROLE_DESCRIPTIONS,
+    FOOD_ROLE_LABELS,
+    FOOD_ROLE_OPTIONS,
     ITEM_KIND_LABELS,
     ITEM_KIND_SINGULAR_LABELS,
     ITEM_SET_NAME_SUGGESTIONS,
+    MEAL_STYLE_LABELS,
+    MEAL_STYLE_OPTIONS,
+    MEAL_TYPE_LABELS,
+    MEAL_TYPE_OPTIONS,
     NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL_OPTIONS,
+    PROTEIN_PREFERENCE_LABELS,
+    PROTEIN_PREFERENCE_OPTIONS,
     SUGGESTION_STYLE_LABELS,
     SUGGESTION_STYLE_OPTIONS,
+    SUGGESTION_PRIORITY_LABELS,
+    SUGGESTION_PRIORITY_OPTIONS,
     VISIBILITY_DESCRIPTIONS,
     VISIBILITY_LABELS,
     WEEKDAY_OPTIONS,
@@ -196,6 +209,7 @@ def default_user_settings() -> dict:
         "notification_channel": "in_app",
         "suggestion_style": suggestion_style,
         "energy_preference": suggestion_style_energy_preference(suggestion_style),
+        "protein_preference": "mixed",
         "remind_before_shopping": True,
         "remind_on_shopping_day": True,
         "show_missing_for_upcoming_week": True,
@@ -261,6 +275,7 @@ def get_user_settings() -> dict:
     settings["notification_channel"] = settings.get("notification_channel") or "in_app"
     settings["suggestion_style"] = normalize_suggestion_style(settings.get("suggestion_style"), "balanced")
     settings["energy_preference"] = suggestion_style_energy_preference(settings["suggestion_style"])
+    settings["protein_preference"] = normalize_protein_preference(settings.get("protein_preference"), "mixed")
     return settings
 
 
@@ -283,8 +298,6 @@ def normalize_notification_channel(raw: str | None, default: str = "in_app") ->
 
 def normalize_suggestion_style(raw: str | None, default: str = "balanced") -> str:
     allowed = {value for value, _label in SUGGESTION_STYLE_OPTIONS}
-    if raw == "easy" or raw == "snack":
-        return "balanced"
     return raw if raw in allowed else default
 
 
@@ -293,9 +306,57 @@ def normalize_energy_density(raw: str | None, default: str = "neutral") -> str:
     return raw if raw in allowed else default
 
 
+def normalize_base_type(raw: str | None, default: str = "neutral") -> str:
+    allowed = {value for value, _label in BUILDER_OPTIONS}
+    return raw if raw in allowed else default
+
+
+def normalize_food_role(raw: str | None, default: str = "base") -> str:
+    allowed = {value for value, _label in FOOD_ROLE_OPTIONS}
+    return raw if raw in allowed else default
+
+
+def normalize_suggestion_priority(raw: str | None, default: str = "normal") -> str:
+    allowed = {value for value, _label in SUGGESTION_PRIORITY_OPTIONS}
+    return raw if raw in allowed else default
+
+
+def normalize_meal_type(raw: str | None, default: str = "snack") -> str:
+    allowed = {value for value, _label in MEAL_TYPE_OPTIONS}
+    return raw if raw in allowed else default
+
+
+def normalize_meal_tags(values: list[str] | None) -> list[str]:
+    allowed = {value for value, _label in MEAL_STYLE_OPTIONS}
+    normalized: list[str] = []
+    for value in values or []:
+        if value in allowed and value not in normalized:
+            normalized.append(value)
+    return normalized
+
+
+def encode_tag_list(values: list[str] | None) -> str:
+    return ",".join(normalize_meal_tags(values))
+
+
+def decode_tag_list(raw: str | None) -> list[str]:
+    if not raw:
+        return []
+    return normalize_meal_tags([part.strip() for part in str(raw).split(",") if part.strip()])
+
+
+def normalize_protein_preference(raw: str | None, default: str = "mixed") -> str:
+    allowed = {value for value, _label in PROTEIN_PREFERENCE_OPTIONS}
+    return raw if raw in allowed else default
+
+
 def suggestion_style_energy_preference(style: str) -> str:
     if style == "fitness":
         return "low"
+    if style == "easy":
+        return "low"
+    if style == "snack":
+        return "neutral"
     return "neutral"
 
 
@@ -365,6 +426,23 @@ def describe_record(entry: dict) -> dict:
     entry["target_name"] = target_name
     entry["energy_density"] = normalize_energy_density(entry.get("energy_density"), "neutral")
     entry["energy_density_label"] = ENERGY_DENSITY_LABELS.get(entry["energy_density"], ENERGY_DENSITY_LABELS["neutral"])
+    entry["base_type"] = normalize_base_type(entry.get("base_type"), "neutral")
+    entry["base_type_label"] = BUILDER_LABELS.get(entry["base_type"], BUILDER_LABELS["neutral"])
+    entry["suggestion_role"] = normalize_food_role(entry.get("suggestion_role"), "base")
+    entry["suggestion_role_label"] = FOOD_ROLE_LABELS.get(entry["suggestion_role"], FOOD_ROLE_LABELS["base"])
+    entry["suggestion_priority"] = normalize_suggestion_priority(entry.get("suggestion_priority"), "normal")
+    entry["suggestion_priority_label"] = SUGGESTION_PRIORITY_LABELS.get(
+        entry["suggestion_priority"],
+        SUGGESTION_PRIORITY_LABELS["normal"],
+    )
+    entry["can_be_meal_core"] = bool(entry.get("can_be_meal_core"))
+    entry["meal_type"] = normalize_meal_type(
+        entry.get("meal_type"),
+        DAYPART_SLUG_TO_MEAL_TYPE.get(entry.get("daypart_slug"), "snack"),
+    )
+    entry["meal_type_label"] = MEAL_TYPE_LABELS.get(entry["meal_type"], MEAL_TYPE_LABELS["snack"])
+    entry["meal_tags"] = decode_tag_list(entry.get("meal_tags"))
+    entry["meal_tag_labels"] = [MEAL_STYLE_LABELS.get(tag, tag) for tag in entry["meal_tags"]]
     entry["is_personal"] = entry.get("visibility") == "personal"
     entry["is_shared"] = entry.get("visibility") == "shared"
     entry["is_mine"] = entry.get("owner_user_id") == g.user["id"]
@@ -516,7 +594,6 @@ def attach_builder_keys(items: list[dict]) -> list[dict]:
     if not items:
         return []
 
-    category_builder_map = get_category_builder_map()
     meal_ids = [item["id"] for item in items if item["kind"] == "meal"]
     meal_builder_map: dict[int, set[str]] = defaultdict(set)
 
@@ -525,7 +602,7 @@ def attach_builder_keys(items: list[dict]) -> list[dict]:
         rows = get_db().execute(
             f"""
             SELECT meal_components.meal_item_id,
-                   component.category
+                   component.base_type
             FROM meal_components
             JOIN items AS component ON component.id = meal_components.food_item_id
             WHERE meal_components.meal_item_id IN ({placeholders})
@@ -533,7 +610,7 @@ def attach_builder_keys(items: list[dict]) -> list[dict]:
             meal_ids,
         ).fetchall()
         for row in rows:
-            builder_key = category_builder_map.get(row["category"] or "", "neutral")
+            builder_key = normalize_base_type(row["base_type"], "neutral")
             meal_builder_map[int(row["meal_item_id"])].add(builder_key)
 
     for item in items:
@@ -541,9 +618,9 @@ def attach_builder_keys(items: list[dict]) -> list[dict]:
         if item["kind"] == "meal":
             builder_keys = sorted(meal_builder_map.get(item["id"], set()))
             if not builder_keys:
-                builder_keys = [category_builder_map.get(item.get("category") or "", "neutral")]
+                builder_keys = [normalize_base_type(item.get("base_type"), "neutral")]
         else:
-            builder_keys = [category_builder_map.get(item.get("category") or "", "neutral")]
+            builder_keys = [normalize_base_type(item.get("base_type"), "neutral")]
         item["builder_keys"] = builder_keys
         item["builder_labels"] = [BUILDER_LABELS.get(key, BUILDER_LABELS["neutral"]) for key in builder_keys]
         item["primary_builder_key"] = builder_keys[0] if builder_keys else "neutral"
@@ -557,23 +634,22 @@ def decorate_items(rows) -> list[dict]:
 def fetch_builder_keys_for_item_ids(item_ids: list[int]) -> dict[int, set[str]]:
     if not item_ids:
         return {}
-    category_builder_map = get_category_builder_map()
     placeholders = ",".join("?" for _ in item_ids)
     rows = get_db().execute(
         f"""
-        SELECT id, kind, category
+        SELECT id, kind, base_type
         FROM items
         WHERE id IN ({placeholders})
         """,
         item_ids,
     ).fetchall()
-    builder_map: dict[int, set[str]] = {int(row["id"]): {category_builder_map.get(row["category"] or "", "neutral")} for row in rows}
+    builder_map: dict[int, set[str]] = {int(row["id"]): {normalize_base_type(row["base_type"], "neutral")} for row in rows}
     meal_ids = [int(row["id"]) for row in rows if row["kind"] == "meal"]
     if meal_ids:
         meal_placeholders = ",".join("?" for _ in meal_ids)
         component_rows = get_db().execute(
             f"""
-            SELECT meal_components.meal_item_id, component.category
+            SELECT meal_components.meal_item_id, component.base_type
             FROM meal_components
             JOIN items AS component ON component.id = meal_components.food_item_id
             WHERE meal_components.meal_item_id IN ({meal_placeholders})
@@ -582,15 +658,74 @@ def fetch_builder_keys_for_item_ids(item_ids: list[int]) -> dict[int, set[str]]:
         ).fetchall()
         for row in component_rows:
             builder_map.setdefault(int(row["meal_item_id"]), set()).add(
-                category_builder_map.get(row["category"] or "", "neutral")
+                normalize_base_type(row["base_type"], "neutral")
             )
     return builder_map
 
 
+def suggestion_priority_score(priority: str) -> int:
+    return {
+        "prefer": 8,
+        "normal": 3,
+        "rare": -6,
+        "never": -50,
+    }.get(priority, 0)
+
+
+def is_animal_protein_item(item: dict) -> bool:
+    normalized = (item.get("name") or "").strip().lower()
+    return any(
+        token in normalized
+        for token in ("huhn", "hähn", "rind", "schwein", "speck", "salami", "wurst", "thunfisch", "lachs", "fisch", "garnelen", "shrimp", "sardinen")
+    )
+
+
+def protein_preference_score(item: dict, settings: dict) -> int:
+    preference = normalize_protein_preference(settings.get("protein_preference"), "mixed")
+    if not is_animal_protein_item(item):
+        return 2 if preference in {"veg-friendly", "rare-animal", "plant-forward"} else 0
+    if preference == "mixed":
+        return 0
+    if preference == "veg-friendly":
+        return -4
+    if preference == "rare-animal":
+        return -8
+    if preference == "plant-forward":
+        return -14
+    return 0
+
+
+def meaningful_component(item: dict) -> bool:
+    role = normalize_food_role(item.get("suggestion_role"), "base")
+    if role in {"topping", "cooking"}:
+        return False
+    return bool(item.get("can_be_meal_core")) or role in {"base", "main", "solo", "snack", "complement"}
+
+
+def food_supports_slot(food: dict, slot: dict) -> bool:
+    if normalize_suggestion_priority(food.get("suggestion_priority"), "normal") == "never":
+        return False
+    if slot.get("core_only") and not bool(food.get("can_be_meal_core")):
+        return False
+
+    role = normalize_food_role(food.get("suggestion_role"), "base")
+    if slot.get("roles") and role not in slot["roles"]:
+        return False
+
+    base_type = normalize_base_type(food.get("base_type"), "neutral")
+    accepted = set(slot.get("base_types", set()))
+    if "fiber" in accepted and base_type in {"veg", "fruit"}:
+        return True
+    return base_type in accepted
+
+
 def score_suggestion_components(component_items: list[dict], daypart_slug: str, settings: dict) -> int:
-    builder_keys = {key for item in component_items for key in item.get("builder_keys", ["neutral"])}
+    meaningful_items = [item for item in component_items if meaningful_component(item)]
+    builder_keys = {key for item in meaningful_items for key in item.get("builder_keys", ["neutral"])}
     energy_values = [normalize_energy_density(item.get("energy_density"), "neutral") for item in component_items]
-    score = 0
+    score = sum(suggestion_priority_score(normalize_suggestion_priority(item.get("suggestion_priority"), "normal")) for item in component_items)
+    score += sum(protein_preference_score(item, settings) for item in component_items)
+    score += sum(2 for item in component_items if bool(item.get("can_be_meal_core")))
 
     style = settings.get("suggestion_style", "balanced")
     if style == "fitness":
@@ -600,6 +735,12 @@ def score_suggestion_components(component_items: list[dict], daypart_slug: str,
     elif style == "protein":
         score += 8 if "protein" in builder_keys else 0
         score += 3 if daypart_slug in {"lunch", "dinner"} and "veg" in builder_keys else 0
+    elif style == "easy":
+        score += 5 if any(normalize_food_role(item.get("suggestion_role"), "base") in {"solo", "base"} for item in component_items) else 0
+        score += 4 if len(component_items) <= 3 else -2
+    elif style == "snack":
+        score += 5 if daypart_slug in {"morning-snack", "afternoon-snack", "late-snack"} else 0
+        score += 3 if any(item.get("base_type") in {"fruit", "dairy", "nuts", "seeds"} for item in component_items) else 0
     else:
         if daypart_slug in {"breakfast", "morning-snack", "afternoon-snack", "late-snack"}:
             score += 5 if "carb" in builder_keys else 0
@@ -607,7 +748,7 @@ def score_suggestion_components(component_items: list[dict], daypart_slug: str,
         else:
             score += 5 if "protein" in builder_keys else 0
             score += 4 if "carb" in builder_keys else 0
-            score += 4 if "veg" in builder_keys else 0
+            score += 4 if builder_keys & {"veg", "fruit"} else 0
 
     energy_preference = settings.get("energy_preference", "neutral")
     if style == "fitness":
@@ -709,20 +850,44 @@ def group_items_by_availability(items: list[dict]) -> list[dict]:
 
 def extract_item_form_data(existing: dict | None = None) -> dict:
     form_data = existing or {}
+    daypart_ids = [int(value) for value in request.form.getlist("daypart_ids") if value.isdigit()]
+    meal_type_default = form_data.get("meal_type") or meal_type_for_daypart(daypart_ids[0] if daypart_ids else None)
     form_data.update(
         {
             "name": request.form.get("name", "").strip(),
             "category": request.form.get("category", "").strip(),
+            "base_type": normalize_base_type(request.form.get("base_type"), form_data.get("base_type", "neutral")),
+            "suggestion_role": normalize_food_role(request.form.get("suggestion_role"), form_data.get("suggestion_role", "base")),
+            "suggestion_priority": normalize_suggestion_priority(
+                request.form.get("suggestion_priority"),
+                form_data.get("suggestion_priority", "normal"),
+            ),
+            "can_be_meal_core": request.form.get("can_be_meal_core", "0") == "1",
+            "meal_type": normalize_meal_type(request.form.get("meal_type"), meal_type_default),
+            "meal_tags": normalize_meal_tags(request.form.getlist("meal_tags")),
             "energy_density": normalize_energy_density(request.form.get("energy_density"), form_data.get("energy_density", "neutral")),
             "note": request.form.get("note", "").strip(),
             "visibility": normalize_visibility(request.form.get("visibility"), form_data.get("visibility", "shared")),
             "target_user_id": normalize_target_user_id(request.form.get("target_user_id")),
             "target_user_raw": request.form.get("target_user_id", TARGET_USER_OPTIONS_DEFAULT),
             "food_search": request.form.get("food_search", "").strip(),
-            "daypart_ids": [int(value) for value in request.form.getlist("daypart_ids") if value.isdigit()],
+            "daypart_ids": daypart_ids,
             "component_ids": [int(value) for value in request.form.getlist("component_ids") if value.isdigit()],
             "quick_food_name": request.form.get("quick_food_name", "").strip(),
             "quick_food_category": request.form.get("quick_food_category", "").strip(),
+            "quick_food_base_type": normalize_base_type(
+                request.form.get("quick_food_base_type"),
+                form_data.get("quick_food_base_type", "neutral"),
+            ),
+            "quick_food_role": normalize_food_role(
+                request.form.get("quick_food_role"),
+                form_data.get("quick_food_role", "base"),
+            ),
+            "quick_food_priority": normalize_suggestion_priority(
+                request.form.get("quick_food_priority"),
+                form_data.get("quick_food_priority", "normal"),
+            ),
+            "quick_food_can_be_meal_core": request.form.get("quick_food_can_be_meal_core", "0") == "1",
             "quick_food_energy_density": normalize_energy_density(request.form.get("quick_food_energy_density"), form_data.get("quick_food_energy_density", "neutral")),
             "quick_food_note": request.form.get("quick_food_note", "").strip(),
         }
@@ -734,9 +899,9 @@ def create_quick_food_from_form(form_data: dict) -> int:
     cursor = get_db().execute(
         """
         INSERT INTO items (
-            household_id, owner_user_id, target_user_id, visibility, kind, name, category, energy_density, note, created_by, updated_by
+            household_id, owner_user_id, target_user_id, visibility, kind, name, category, base_type, suggestion_role, suggestion_priority, can_be_meal_core, energy_density, note, created_by, updated_by
         )
-        VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, 'food', ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
+        VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, 'food', ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
         """,
         (
             current_household_id(),
@@ -745,6 +910,10 @@ def create_quick_food_from_form(form_data: dict) -> int:
             form_data["visibility"],
             form_data["quick_food_name"],
             form_data["quick_food_category"],
+            form_data["quick_food_base_type"],
+            form_data["quick_food_role"],
+            form_data["quick_food_priority"],
+            1 if form_data["quick_food_can_be_meal_core"] else 0,
             form_data["quick_food_energy_density"],
             form_data["quick_food_note"],
             g.user["id"],
@@ -1269,6 +1438,41 @@ def get_daypart_by_id(daypart_id: int):
     return None
 
 
+def meal_type_for_daypart(daypart_id: int | None) -> str:
+    daypart = get_daypart_by_id(daypart_id) if daypart_id else None
+    if not daypart:
+        return "snack"
+    return DAYPART_SLUG_TO_MEAL_TYPE.get(daypart["slug"], "snack")
+
+
+def meal_tags_for_generated_meal(daypart_id: int, foods: list[dict]) -> list[str]:
+    daypart = get_daypart_by_id(daypart_id)
+    slug = daypart["slug"] if daypart else ""
+    tags: list[str] = []
+
+    if slug in {"breakfast", "morning-snack", "afternoon-snack", "late-snack"}:
+        if any(item.get("base_type") in {"fruit", "dairy"} for item in foods):
+            tags.append("sweet")
+        if any(item.get("base_type") == "carb" for item in foods):
+            tags.append("simple")
+    else:
+        if any(item.get("base_type") in {"protein", "veg"} for item in foods):
+            tags.append("savory")
+        if any(item.get("suggestion_role") == "solo" for item in foods):
+            tags.append("quick")
+
+    if any(item.get("base_type") in {"dairy", "fruit"} for item in foods):
+        tags.append("cold")
+    if any(item.get("base_type") in {"protein", "veg"} for item in foods) and slug in {"lunch", "dinner"}:
+        tags.append("warm")
+
+    normalized: list[str] = []
+    for tag in tags:
+        if tag not in normalized:
+            normalized.append(tag)
+    return normalized
+
+
 def format_item_names(items: list[dict], limit: int = 3) -> str:
     return ", ".join(item["name"] for item in items[:limit])
 
@@ -1312,56 +1516,110 @@ def build_generated_meal_name(combo: list[dict], daypart_slug: str) -> str:
     return names[0]
 
 
-def build_dynamic_meal_suggestions(home_foods: list[dict], daypart_slug: str, limit: int) -> list[dict]:
+def meal_pattern_definitions(daypart_slug: str) -> list[dict]:
-    if daypart_slug in {"breakfast", "morning-snack", "afternoon-snack", "late-snack"}:
+    if daypart_slug == "breakfast":
-        target_patterns = [
+        return [
             {
-                "slots": ({"carb"}, {"dairy", "protein"}, {"fruit", "nuts", "seeds"}),
+                "reason": "Passt gut zu Frühstück",
-                "reason": "Passt gut zu Frühstück oder Snack",
+                "slots": [
+                    {"base_types": {"carb"}, "roles": {"base", "main", "solo"}, "core_only": True},
+                    {"base_types": {"dairy", "protein"}, "roles": {"base", "main", "complement", "solo", "snack"}, "core_only": False},
+                    {"base_types": {"fruit"}, "roles": {"complement", "topping", "snack", "base"}, "core_only": False},
+                ],
+            },
+            {
+                "reason": "Passt gut für Frühstück",
+                "slots": [
+                    {"base_types": {"dairy"}, "roles": {"base", "main", "solo", "snack"}, "core_only": True},
+                    {"base_types": {"carb"}, "roles": {"base", "main", "complement", "solo"}, "core_only": False},
+                    {"base_types": {"nuts", "seeds", "fruit"}, "roles": {"topping", "complement", "snack"}, "core_only": False},
+                ],
+            },
+        ]
+
+    if daypart_slug in {"morning-snack", "afternoon-snack", "late-snack"}:
+        return [
+            {
+                "reason": "Passt gut zu einem kleinen Snack",
+                "slots": [
+                    {"base_types": {"dairy"}, "roles": {"base", "solo", "snack"}, "core_only": True},
+                    {"base_types": {"fruit"}, "roles": {"complement", "snack", "topping"}, "core_only": False},
+                ],
             },
             {
-                "slots": ({"carb"}, {"dairy", "protein"}),
                 "reason": "Zuhause schnell kombinierbar",
+                "slots": [
+                    {"base_types": {"fruit"}, "roles": {"base", "snack", "complement"}, "core_only": True},
+                    {"base_types": {"nuts", "seeds"}, "roles": {"topping", "snack", "complement"}, "core_only": False},
+                ],
             },
             {
-                "slots": ({"dairy", "protein"}, {"fruit", "nuts", "seeds"}),
+                "reason": "Passt gut zu einem kleinen Snack",
-                "reason": "Lässt sich gut als kleiner Snack vormerken",
+                "slots": [
+                    {"base_types": {"carb"}, "roles": {"solo", "base", "snack"}, "core_only": True},
+                    {"base_types": {"protein", "dairy"}, "roles": {"complement", "snack", "base"}, "core_only": False},
+                ],
             },
         ]
-    else:
+
-        target_patterns = [
+    return [
         {
-                "slots": ({"protein"}, {"carb"}, {"veg"}),
             "reason": "Zuhause als vollständige Mahlzeit möglich",
+            "slots": [
+                {"base_types": {"protein"}, "roles": {"main", "base", "solo"}, "core_only": True},
+                {"base_types": {"carb"}, "roles": {"base", "main", "solo"}, "core_only": True},
+                {"base_types": {"fiber"}, "roles": {"complement", "base", "main"}, "core_only": False},
+            ],
         },
         {
-                "slots": ({"protein"}, {"carb"}),
+            "reason": "Lässt sich gut ergänzen",
-                "reason": "Lässt sich leicht ergänzen",
+            "slots": [
+                {"base_types": {"protein"}, "roles": {"main", "base", "solo"}, "core_only": True},
+                {"base_types": {"fiber"}, "roles": {"complement", "base", "main"}, "core_only": False},
+                {"base_types": {"carb"}, "roles": {"base", "complement", "solo"}, "core_only": False},
+            ],
         },
         {
-                "slots": ({"protein"}, {"veg"}),
+            "reason": "Schnell und alltagstauglich",
-                "reason": "Zuhause schon gut kombinierbar",
+            "slots": [
-            },
+                {"base_types": {"carb", "protein"}, "roles": {"solo"}, "core_only": True},
-            {
+                {"base_types": {"fiber"}, "roles": {"complement", "base", "main"}, "core_only": False},
-                "slots": ({"carb"}, {"veg"}),
+            ],
-                "reason": "Daraus kann schnell etwas Einfaches werden",
         },
     ]
 
+
+def score_food_for_pattern(food: dict, settings: dict) -> int:
+    score = suggestion_priority_score(normalize_suggestion_priority(food.get("suggestion_priority"), "normal"))
+    score += protein_preference_score(food, settings)
+    if bool(food.get("can_be_meal_core")):
+        score += 3
+    role = normalize_food_role(food.get("suggestion_role"), "base")
+    if role == "main":
+        score += 3
+    elif role == "base":
+        score += 2
+    elif role == "solo":
+        score += 4
+    return score
+
+
+def build_dynamic_meal_suggestions(home_foods: list[dict], daypart_slug: str, limit: int) -> list[dict]:
+    settings = get_user_settings()
+    target_patterns = meal_pattern_definitions(daypart_slug)
+
     suggestions: list[dict] = []
     seen_signatures: set[tuple[int, ...]] = set()
 
-    def slot_matches(food: dict, slot_keys: set[str]) -> bool:
-        return bool(slot_keys & set(food.get("builder_keys", ["neutral"])))
-
     for pattern in target_patterns:
         slot_candidates = []
-        for slot_keys in pattern["slots"]:
+        for slot in pattern["slots"]:
-            matches = [food for food in home_foods if slot_matches(food, slot_keys)]
+            matches = [food for food in home_foods if food_supports_slot(food, slot)]
+            matches = sorted(matches, key=lambda food: (-score_food_for_pattern(food, settings), food["name"].lower()))
             if not matches:
                 slot_candidates = []
                 break
-            slot_candidates.append(matches)
+            slot_candidates.append(matches[:6])
         if not slot_candidates:
             continue
 
@@ -1384,6 +1642,7 @@ def build_dynamic_meal_suggestions(home_foods: list[dict], daypart_slug: str, li
                     "needs_shopping": False,
                     "is_generated": True,
                     "suggestion_key": generated_suggestion_key([item["id"] for item in combo_items]),
+                    "score": score_suggestion_components(combo_items, daypart_slug=daypart_slug, settings=settings),
                 }
             )
             if len(suggestions) >= limit * 3:
@@ -1511,14 +1770,25 @@ def build_balance_suggestion(daypart_id: int, item_ids: list[int]) -> dict | Non
     present = set()
     for keys in builder_map.values():
         present.update(keys)
-    target_order = ["protein", "carb", "veg"]
+    has_fiber = bool(present & {"veg", "fruit"})
-    missing = [key for key in target_order if key not in present]
+    missing = []
+    if "protein" not in present:
+        missing.append("protein")
+    if "carb" not in present:
+        missing.append("carb")
+    if not has_fiber:
+        missing.append("fiber")
     if not missing:
         return None
     first_missing = missing[0]
     home_matches = [
         item for item in fetch_items(kind="food", availability="home", daypart_id=daypart_id)
-        if first_missing in item.get("builder_keys", [])
+        if (
+            (first_missing == "fiber" and bool(set(item.get("builder_keys", [])) & {"veg", "fruit"}))
+            or first_missing in item.get("builder_keys", [])
+        )
+        and meaningful_component(item)
+        and normalize_suggestion_priority(item.get("suggestion_priority"), "normal") != "never"
     ]
     home_matches = sorted(
         home_matches,
@@ -1527,7 +1797,7 @@ def build_balance_suggestion(daypart_id: int, item_ids: list[int]) -> dict | Non
     text_map = {
         "protein": "Dazu könnte noch eine Proteinquelle gut passen.",
         "carb": "Das lässt sich gut mit einer Kohlenhydratquelle ergänzen.",
-        "veg": "Dazu könnte noch etwas Gemüse gut passen.",
+        "fiber": "Dazu könnte noch etwas Gemüse oder Obst gut passen.",
     }
     return {
         "text": text_map.get(first_missing, "Dazu könnte noch etwas Kleines gut passen."),
@@ -1598,7 +1868,7 @@ def build_dashboard_hints(today: date) -> list[str]:
             visible_params(),
         ).fetchone()
         if int(dinner_home["count"]) > 0:
-            hints.append("Zuhause ist bereits etwas da, das gut zu Abendessen passt.")
+            hints.append("Für heute Abend ist zuhause schon etwas Passendes da.")
 
     if settings.get("remind_before_shopping") and (today + timedelta(days=1)).weekday() == household_settings["shopping_weekday"]:
         upcoming = fetch_upcoming_shopping_needs(limit=3)
@@ -1608,7 +1878,7 @@ def build_dashboard_hints(today: date) -> list[str]:
     if settings.get("remind_nuts"):
         nut_items = [item for item in fetch_items(kind="food", availability="home") if {"nuts", "seeds"} & set(item.get("builder_keys", []))]
         if nut_items:
-            hints.append("Heute schon an Nüsse gedacht?")
+            hints.append("Vielleicht passt heute noch etwas mit Nüssen oder Saaten dazu.")
 
     if settings.get("suggest_templates"):
         old_template = get_db().execute(
@@ -2580,6 +2850,12 @@ def render_item_form(kind: str, *, item: dict | None, form_data: dict):
             form_data.get("category") or form_data.get("quick_food_category")
         ),
         form_data=form_data,
+        builder_options=[(key, label) for key, label in BUILDER_LABELS.items()],
+        food_role_options=FOOD_ROLE_OPTIONS,
+        food_role_descriptions=FOOD_ROLE_DESCRIPTIONS,
+        suggestion_priority_options=SUGGESTION_PRIORITY_OPTIONS,
+        meal_type_options=MEAL_TYPE_OPTIONS,
+        meal_style_options=MEAL_STYLE_OPTIONS,
         energy_density_options=ENERGY_DENSITY_OPTIONS,
         visibility_options=VISIBILITY_FORM_OPTIONS,
         target_user_options=get_target_user_options(),
@@ -2634,27 +2910,52 @@ def create_or_get_generated_meal(
         get_db().execute(
             """
             UPDATE items
-            SET updated_by = ?, updated_at = CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
+            SET meal_type = COALESCE(meal_type, ?),
+                meal_tags = CASE
+                    WHEN COALESCE(meal_tags, '') = '' THEN ?
+                    ELSE meal_tags
+                END,
+                updated_by = ?,
+                updated_at = CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
             WHERE id = ?
             """,
-            (g.user["id"], meal_id),
+            (
+                meal_type_for_daypart(daypart_id),
+                encode_tag_list(meal_tags_for_generated_meal(daypart_id, fetch_items_by_ids(list(normalized_ids)))),
+                g.user["id"],
+                meal_id,
+            ),
         )
         get_db().commit()
         return meal_id
 
+    component_foods = fetch_items_by_ids(list(normalized_ids))
     cursor = get_db().execute(
         """
         INSERT INTO items (
-            household_id, owner_user_id, visibility, kind, name, category, created_by, updated_by
+            household_id,
+            owner_user_id,
+            visibility,
+            kind,
+            name,
+            category,
+            meal_type,
+            meal_tags,
+            energy_density,
+            created_by,
+            updated_by
         )
-        VALUES (?, ?, ?, 'meal', ?, ?, ?, ?)
+        VALUES (?, ?, ?, 'meal', ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
         """,
         (
             current_household_id(),
             g.user["id"],
             visibility,
             name,
-            "Kleines Essen" if get_daypart_by_id(daypart_id)["slug"] in {"breakfast", "morning-snack", "afternoon-snack", "late-snack"} else "Warmes",
+            None,
+            meal_type_for_daypart(daypart_id),
+            encode_tag_list(meal_tags_for_generated_meal(daypart_id, component_foods)),
+            "neutral",
             g.user["id"],
             g.user["id"],
         ),
@@ -3124,6 +3425,7 @@ def settings_view():
         elif form_name == "reminders":
             ensure_user_settings_row()
             suggestion_style = normalize_suggestion_style(request.form.get("suggestion_style"), "balanced")
+            protein_preference = normalize_protein_preference(request.form.get("protein_preference"), "mixed")
             get_db().execute(
                 """
                 UPDATE user_settings
@@ -3132,6 +3434,7 @@ def settings_view():
                     notification_channel = ?,
                     suggestion_style = ?,
                     energy_preference = ?,
+                    protein_preference = ?,
                     remind_before_shopping = ?,
                     remind_on_shopping_day = ?,
                     show_missing_for_upcoming_week = ?,
@@ -3157,6 +3460,7 @@ def settings_view():
                     normalize_notification_channel(request.form.get("notification_channel"), "in_app"),
                     suggestion_style,
                     suggestion_style_energy_preference(suggestion_style),
+                    protein_preference,
                     parse_checkbox("remind_before_shopping", True),
                     parse_checkbox("remind_on_shopping_day", True),
                     parse_checkbox("show_missing_for_upcoming_week", True),
@@ -3379,6 +3683,12 @@ def item_create(kind: str):
     form_data = {
         "name": request.args.get("name", "").strip(),
         "category": "",
+        "base_type": "neutral",
+        "suggestion_role": "base",
+        "suggestion_priority": "normal",
+        "can_be_meal_core": False,
+        "meal_type": normalize_meal_type(request.args.get("meal_type"), "snack"),
+        "meal_tags": [],
         "energy_density": "neutral",
         "note": "",
         "visibility": "shared",
@@ -3389,6 +3699,10 @@ def item_create(kind: str):
         "component_ids": [int(value) for value in request.args.getlist("component_ids") if value.isdigit()],
         "quick_food_name": "",
         "quick_food_category": "",
+        "quick_food_base_type": "neutral",
+        "quick_food_role": "base",
+        "quick_food_priority": "normal",
+        "quick_food_can_be_meal_core": False,
         "quick_food_energy_density": "neutral",
         "quick_food_note": "",
     }
@@ -3428,9 +3742,9 @@ def item_create(kind: str):
             cursor = get_db().execute(
                 """
                 INSERT INTO items (
-                    household_id, owner_user_id, target_user_id, visibility, kind, name, category, energy_density, note, photo_filename, created_by, updated_by
+                    household_id, owner_user_id, target_user_id, visibility, kind, name, category, base_type, suggestion_role, suggestion_priority, can_be_meal_core, meal_type, meal_tags, energy_density, note, photo_filename, created_by, updated_by
                 )
-                VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
+                VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
                 """,
                 (
                     current_household_id(),
@@ -3439,7 +3753,13 @@ def item_create(kind: str):
                     form_data["visibility"],
                     kind,
                     form_data["name"],
-                    form_data["category"],
+                    form_data["category"] if kind == "food" else None,
+                    form_data["base_type"] if kind == "food" else "neutral",
+                    form_data["suggestion_role"] if kind == "food" else "base",
+                    form_data["suggestion_priority"] if kind == "food" else "normal",
+                    1 if (form_data["can_be_meal_core"] if kind == "food" else False) else 0,
+                    form_data["meal_type"] if kind == "meal" else None,
+                    encode_tag_list(form_data["meal_tags"]) if kind == "meal" else "",
                     form_data["energy_density"],
                     form_data["note"],
                     photo_filename,
@@ -3472,6 +3792,12 @@ def item_edit(item_id: int):
     form_data = {
         "name": item["name"],
         "category": item["category"] or "",
+        "base_type": item.get("base_type") or "neutral",
+        "suggestion_role": item.get("suggestion_role") or "base",
+        "suggestion_priority": item.get("suggestion_priority") or "normal",
+        "can_be_meal_core": bool(item.get("can_be_meal_core")),
+        "meal_type": item.get("meal_type") or meal_type_for_daypart(item.get("primary_daypart_id")),
+        "meal_tags": decode_tag_list(item.get("meal_tags")),
         "energy_density": item.get("energy_density") or "neutral",
         "note": item["note"] or "",
         "visibility": item["visibility"],
@@ -3482,6 +3808,10 @@ def item_edit(item_id: int):
         "component_ids": get_meal_component_ids(item_id) if item["kind"] == "meal" else [],
         "quick_food_name": "",
         "quick_food_category": "",
+        "quick_food_base_type": "neutral",
+        "quick_food_role": "base",
+        "quick_food_priority": "normal",
+        "quick_food_can_be_meal_core": False,
         "quick_food_energy_density": "neutral",
         "quick_food_note": "",
     }
@@ -3523,6 +3853,12 @@ def item_edit(item_id: int):
                 UPDATE items
                 SET name = ?,
                     category = ?,
+                    base_type = ?,
+                    suggestion_role = ?,
+                    suggestion_priority = ?,
+                    can_be_meal_core = ?,
+                    meal_type = ?,
+                    meal_tags = ?,
                     energy_density = ?,
                     note = ?,
                     visibility = ?,
@@ -3534,7 +3870,13 @@ def item_edit(item_id: int):
                 """,
                 (
                     form_data["name"],
-                    form_data["category"],
+                    form_data["category"] if item["kind"] == "food" else None,
+                    form_data["base_type"] if item["kind"] == "food" else "neutral",
+                    form_data["suggestion_role"] if item["kind"] == "food" else "base",
+                    form_data["suggestion_priority"] if item["kind"] == "food" else "normal",
+                    1 if (form_data["can_be_meal_core"] if item["kind"] == "food" else False) else 0,
+                    form_data["meal_type"] if item["kind"] == "meal" else None,
+                    encode_tag_list(form_data["meal_tags"]) if item["kind"] == "meal" else "",
                     form_data["energy_density"],
                     form_data["note"],
                     form_data["visibility"],

nouri/schema.sql

@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS user_settings (
     notification_channel TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'in_app',
     suggestion_style TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'balanced',
     energy_preference TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'neutral',
+    protein_preference TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'mixed',
     remind_before_shopping INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 1,
     remind_on_shopping_day INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 1,
     show_missing_for_upcoming_week INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 1,
@@ -120,6 +121,12 @@ CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS items (
     kind TEXT NOT NULL CHECK (kind IN ('food', 'meal')),
     name TEXT NOT NULL,
     category TEXT,
+    base_type TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'neutral',
+    suggestion_role TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'base',
+    suggestion_priority TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'normal',
+    can_be_meal_core INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0,
+    meal_type TEXT,
+    meal_tags TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT '',
     energy_density TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'neutral',
     note TEXT,
     photo_filename TEXT,