# BannedPantry: Food Scanner — Banned dye & additive checker

> Barcode scanner for ingredients banned overseas but legal in the US. (iPhone/iPad app by Rickie Lynn Norred.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bannedpantry-food-scanner/id6782527818 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rickie Lynn Norred](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782527820)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-31
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: freemium

## What is BannedPantry?

BannedPantry is the only barcode scanner that shows you which ingredients in your groceries are BANNED in the EU, Canada, UK, Japan, or California — but still legal in the US.

Built by Ricki, a Louisiana mom of one (and one on the way), after she found banned dyes in her daughter's snacks.

WHY MOMS USE BANNEDPANTRY
• See instantly if a product contains Red 40, Yellow 5, BVO, BHA, BHT, potassium bromate, titanium dioxide, or 170+ other ingredients banned overseas
• Free 5 scans/day · no signup required for first scans
• Safer swap suggestions with one tap
• Pregnancy Mode flags developmental-toxicity ingredients (free 14-day trial)
• Family pantry profiles · re-flag alerts when products turn Avoid
• OCR photo scan when the barcode is missing or damaged

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
We track 377 ingredients across food + beauty. 170+ are banned in at least one major country. Each flag cites the actual regulator (EFSA, FDA, Health Canada, etc.) — not opinions.

UNLIKE OTHER SCANNERS
• Yuka rates everything 0–100; we tell you if it's actually BANNED
• EWG focuses on cosmetics; we cover food + beauty + supplements
• Bobby Approved is hand-curated; we pull from open public data + regulator lists

PRO ($4.99/mo or $39.99/yr)
• Unlimited scans (barcode + photo OCR)
• Family profiles for up to 4 members
• Pregnancy Mode (full access)
• Re-flag alerts when scanned products turn Avoid
• PDF pantry audits + export
• Priority support from Ricki herself

SOURCES
We cite EFSA, FDA, Health Canada, FSANZ, California Prop 65, and the WHO/FAO Codex. Product data comes from Open Food Facts + Open Beauty Facts (community-maintained, regulator-grade).

PRIVACY
Scans stay on your device unless you sign in. No selling data, ever.

Built with love in Louisiana. For every mom who shouldn't have to be a chemist to feed her kids.

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
BannedPantry Pro is an auto-renewable subscription ($7.99/month or $59.99/year). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase; the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://bannedpantry.com/privacy

## Key features

- Barcode scanning for banned ingredients
- Safer swap suggestions
- Pregnancy Mode alerts
- Family pantry profiles
- OCR photo scan
- Ingredient tracking across food and beauty

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pantry Audit | $24.99 | one-time |


## Is BannedPantry safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess BannedPantry.

## Is BannedPantry legit?

BannedPantry: Food Scanner has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for BannedPantry is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about BannedPantry

### What ingredients does BannedPantry check for?

BannedPantry checks for over 170 ingredients banned overseas, including Red 40, Yellow 5, BVO, BHA, BHT, potassium bromate, and titanium dioxide. It tracks these across food, beauty, and supplements, citing regulators like EFSA and FDA.

### How many scans can I do for free with BannedPantry?

The free version of BannedPantry allows for 5 scans per day, with no signup required for the initial scans. This provides a good starting point for checking your groceries.

### What is Pregnancy Mode in BannedPantry?

Pregnancy Mode in BannedPantry flags ingredients that are associated with developmental toxicity. This feature is available with a 14-day free trial and is fully accessible with a Pro subscription.

### Can BannedPantry scan damaged barcodes?

Yes, BannedPantry offers an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) photo scan feature. This allows you to scan products even when the barcode is missing or damaged, ensuring you can still check ingredients.

### What are the subscription options for BannedPantry Pro?

BannedPantry Pro offers two subscription plans: a monthly plan for $7.99 and a yearly plan for $59.99. The yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial.

### How does BannedPantry differ from other apps like Yuka or EWG?

Unlike Yuka's 0-100 rating, BannedPantry specifically identifies ingredients that are banned in other countries. It also covers food and beauty, whereas EWG primarily focuses on cosmetics, and it uses public data unlike Bobby Approved's curated lists.

### Is my scanning data private with BannedPantry?

BannedPantry prioritizes user privacy. Your scans remain on your device unless you choose to sign in, and the app states it never sells user data.

### How often is BannedPantry updated?

BannedPantry was last updated on August 28, 2026, with version 1.0. This indicates a recent release, and users can expect future updates to maintain its functionality and data accuracy.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-09-15

- Ask-for-feedback card on safe scans
- Faster Pro status updates after purchase
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-08-28

No release notes.

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