Food scanner app for avoiding ultra-processed foods and allergens.
The Food App is a food scanner app where you can scan products completely for free to detect ultra-processed foods, ingredients, additives and whether a food item is free from allergens.
The Food App is a fast-growing free ultra processed food app. It is made for the UK market, with tens of thousands of British products in the database, and more being added every day.
With an optional Plus subscription, you can also search, explore and get swap suggestions.
With tens of thousands of UK products in the database 🇬🇧
Make more conscious choices at the grocery store
The Food App makes it easy to avoid ultra-processed foods or if you have a food intolerance or allergy. Or maybe you just want to know more about what the food you eat contains.
You get all this for free
- Scan foods and find out if they are ultra-processed.
- Check if the food contains any allergens you want to avoid.
- Understand what different E-numbers actually mean.
- View ingredient details from the Food Composition Table.
- See the food's Nutri-Score health rating.
With Plus you can also
- Search for foods and additives.
- Browse categories and discover more products.
- Get swaps tailored to your preferences.
- Set additional preferences you wish to avoid, such as ingredients and additives.
Articles
What ultra-processed food is really about
There are plenty of misunderstandings and myths surrounding ultra-processed food. It’s not really about whether...
What is ultra-processed food? A simple guide with examples
It’s not always easy to tell whether a food product is ultra-processed or not. This...
Butter: which products are ultra-processed and which are not?
Brands like Flora, Lurpak, Anchor and Kerrygold are often called butter. However, not all of...
Breads in the UK that are not ultra-processed
Most supermarket breads are ultra-processed — but some products are different. Here’s what to look...
Ketchup: which ones to choose if you want to avoid ultra-processed
Ketchup can be made with just a few simple ingredients. Still, many popular brands in...
How to enjoy an English breakfast without ultra-processed food
Ultra-processed ingredients are common in a full traditional English breakfast — but with a few...
Should you avoid seed oils? An evidence-based guide
There is intense debate about whether seed oils are bad. Are they ultra processed? Do...
The Food App vs Yuka vs Ivy
Do we really need several food scanner apps? They all serve different needs.
Additives
Aspartame
Aspartame is used as an artificial sweetener in food and drink to provide sweetness with little or no calorific value.
Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a thickening agent used to provide a smooth consistency in food and drink.
Citric Acid
Lecithin
Maltodextrin
Refined Palm Oil
Pectin
Sodium Nitrate
Sucralose
Xanthan Gum
Frequently Asked Questions
Which foods are ultra‑processed?
Typical ultra‑processed foods include soft drinks, energy drinks, baked goods, energy bars and sausages. But many foods you might not expect, such as many types of bread and crispbread, can also be ultra‑processed.
You can use The Food App to find out which foods are ultra‑processed and which are not. The Food App also helps you find better alternatives to ultra‑processed foods.
How much does a Plus subscription cost?
The Food App is completely free to download, and scanning barcodes is also entirely free and unlimited. If you want access to additional features with a Plus subscription, it costs ÂŁ3.49 per month, or ÂŁ24.90 for a full year.
You can also try The Food App Plus for 7 days completely free and without commitment. If you cancel within the trial period, you pay nothing.
You can subscribe to Plus after downloading the app, and it is entirely optional. There is also no binding period.
Is family sharing supported?
Yes, you can share the Plus subscription through Family Sharing in the App Store, but not yet in Google Play.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Cancelling your Plus subscription is just as easy as signing up. The subscription is managed through the App Store for iPhone users, and Google Play for Android.
For iPhone:
- Open the «Settings» app
- Tap your name at the top
- Go to «Subscriptions»
- Select «The Food App»
- Choose «Cancel Subscription»
For Android:
- Open the «Play Store» app
- Tap your account icon in the top right
- Go to «Payments and subscriptions»
- Select «Subscriptions» and choose «The Food App»
- Select «Cancel subscription»
Contact us
If you have any questions or want to work with us, send us an email at hi@thefood.app
See also press and partnerships.