Bobby Approved is a free food scanner app that instantly shows if a food product is good for your health or not. Learn how to buy the best quality products from the grocery store with the Bobby Approved app. Just point your camera, scan the barcode, and find out if that box of pasta, loaf of bread, or box of cereal is made with best-in-class ingredients, or if you should put it back.
The bad ingredients are highlighted in red, and by tapping on them you can learn why. Bobby has spend years researching ingredients in products and their potential health impact and has created a list of over 100 harmful ingredients, which is available to explore no the app.
If you are one of the 12+ million people who follow Bobby @flavcity, you know he has an unwavering dedication to helping people put the best quality foods in their body. For years Bobby has been making videos at the most popular grocery stores in the country and now with this free app you can take the guesswork out of shopping. It’s like shopping alongside Bobby!
Using the food scanner app is super easy:
- Scan any food barcode to see if a product is Bobby approved or not, and why. The harmful ingredients are highlighted in red.
- Tap on each ingredient to understand its health impact.
- Search products, ingredients, or browse products by store.
- If a product is not Bobby Approved, the app will give you healthy alternatives.
Ingredients we flag:
Bobby has flagged over 100 ingredients in our database as potentially harmful. All of these flagged ingredients are backed by scientific studies and include natural and artificial flavors, fake sugars, food dyes, chemical additives, inflammatory seed oils, preservatives and more. By identifying these additives in your food, you can shop for yourself and family with confidence. Our products and ingredients library are continuously updated with new products and data.
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Summary of user reviews
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This app hasQuick and easy to use
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This app hasDetailed information on ingredients and why they are approved/not approved
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This app hasHelps make healthier food choices
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This app hasEducates users on reading food labels
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This app hasCustomizable preferences to match dietary needs
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This app hasCovers a wide range of stores and products
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This app hasSaves time compared to manually reading labels
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This app hasConvenient scanning feature
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This app hasWhole family engaged with the app
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This app hasRaises awareness about healthier eating habits
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This app hasSearch function can be inconsistent and frustrating at times
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This app hasUnclear why some products are approved while similar ones are not
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This app hasDuplicate product listings make it hard to navigate
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This app hasLack of explanations for why certain ingredients are considered bad
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This app hasNo direct links to purchase approved products
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This app hasScanning not always accurate in identifying approved vs non-approved items
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This app hasConcerns about the app developer's qualifications and potential bias
I like the idea of the app and the awareness it brings to the public. While the app is user friendly, I’ve noticed a lot of inconsistency with some of the products being scanned. For example when scanned shea moisture coconut shampoo the first time it got approved but when I searched up the item it wasn’t approved; or vice versa. It has happened on more than one product. Also, I like that when an item hasn’t been approved it would tell you why by highlighting it in red. A lot of items didn’t do that. There are also times when some items are not approved because of a certain ingredient but then you scan another item that has that same ingredient and it was approved. With everything being said I still continue to use it but I don’t follow it to a T. I use the app as a guide line and a tool to educate myself. The app has taught to always carefully to read the ingredients list, do your own research, and proceed with your best judgement in mind. Thanks Bobby for bringing awareness but please fix the inconsistency.
