Open Food Facts is a food scanning application for Android that helps users make informed choices about the products they consume. It is possible to access detailed nutrition labels.
Lookup
The scanner captures barcodes of packaged food items to instantly browse product information. The app displays key nutritional facts, ingredient lists and packaging details. The database covers millions of goods from around the world. In other words, users can make sure they purchase healthy meat, vegetables, fruits and more.
There are clear nutrition grades based on Nutri-Score, NOVA group and other scoring systems. Each product receives a rate that reflects its overall healthiness. You are able to quickly compare items and make better dietary decisions. The visual representation of data helps to identify healthier options at a glance.
Allergen
The companion highlights potential allergens and food additives present in scanned content. You may automatically detect gluten, lactose and artificial substances. On top of that, there is an option to customize your preferences to flag ingredients they wish to avoid. Besides, those who struggle with diabetes may try Glucose Buddy to track and log their sugar level.
Features
- users can access data on millions of food items worldwide;
- possible to view detailed information on each listed component;
- allows to check how products fit into given nutritional goals;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with supported Android versions.
