How does the food barcode scanner work?

Point your smartphone camera at any product barcode (UPC, EAN-13, EAN-8). Our app instantly scans it, retrieves product information from our extensive database of over 1 million products, and displays detailed nutrition facts, complete ingredient lists, allergen warnings, and health scores within seconds.

Is Ingredient Helper completely free to use?

Yes! Ingredient Helper is 100% free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. You can scan unlimited products, analyze ingredients, check nutrition facts, detect allergens, and get recipe suggestions forever without paying anything. No ads either!

What allergens can the app detect and warn about?

Our app automatically detects and highlights all major allergens: milk/dairy, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc.), peanuts, wheat/gluten, soybeans, sesame, and sulfites. We analyze ingredient lists in real-time and provide clear allergen warnings to keep you safe.

Can I use this app without an internet connection?

Currently, an internet connection is required to scan products and retrieve nutrition information from our database. We're working on offline mode for future updates so you can scan previously viewed products without internet.

What platforms does Ingredient Helper work on?

Ingredient Helper works on all platforms: any web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox), iPhone/iPad (iOS 13+), and Android devices (Android 8.0+). One account works everywhere with automatic cloud sync.

How accurate is the nutrition information?

We source data from official databases including USDA, FDA, Open Food Facts, and manufacturer-provided information. All nutrition facts come directly from product labels. Our AI-powered food recognition provides estimated nutrition for fresh foods with 90%+ accuracy.

Ingredient Helper - Smart Food Scanner & Nutrition Analyzer

Scan food barcodes instantly and get detailed nutrition information, ingredient analysis, allergen warnings, and healthy recipe suggestions.