Anti-Food: Ingredients Checker

Take control over food's impact on you and your family through seamless education and personalized ingredient deciphering, which removes the marketing jargon and provides insights about food additives. May contain health-related notes, that are widely known and shared through publicly open resources (like specialized websites, Wikipedia, and trained LLMs on health and other data). Be aware that the app provides general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Motivation: Exploring new products at the grocery store was always a joy, but the excitement often turned to frustration when faced with confusing ingredient lists and marketing jargon. One afternoon, overwhelmed by the complexity of a cereal box's ingredients, I snapped a photo and sent it to my tech-savvy friend with a simple plea: "I wish there was an app that could tell me what all these things are and if they're good for me."
My friend's eyes lit up with excitement at the challenge. Together, we brainstormed and envisioned an app that could decipher ingredient lists with a photo, translating each item into plain language and explaining its health implications.
Weeks of late-night brainstorming and coding followed. I tested the app tirelessly, scanning products and providing feedback. The app evolved, offering clear explanations, health ratings, and alerts for potential allergens or harmful additives.
When I shared our creation with my local health group, the response was overwhelming. People were thrilled to finally understand what they were consuming. The app empowered them to gather more information and educate them about potential choices.
What started as a moment of frustration had transformed into a passion project that changed lives. Our app became a symbol of transparency and health, reminding everyone that understanding what we consume is essential. Through our innovation, we proved that sometimes, a single moment of frustration can lead to a solution that changes the world, one ingredient at a time.
Note:
- The app uses location services to detect which API is allowed to be used in the region.
- The app uses a camera to detect the list of ingredients in a product.
- This app cannot be used for recommendations of any kind. Please consult a specialist before making any decisions.