Behind the Label: Food Scanner

Behind the Label: Food Scanner

Clean Ingredient Checker

1 ratings
1 review
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 12, 2026
  • June 16, 2026

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Easily understand food labels by scanning ingredient lists. Get clear insights into additives, allergens, and processing levels to make informed food choices. Compare products and shop with confidence.

Scan food labels instantly
Analyze ingredient lists
Identify additives and preservatives
Detect common allergens
Understand food processing levels
Compare food products
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What's New in Behind the Label

0.2

June 16, 2026

Behind the Label is now even faster, more private, and fully offline-first! Here is what's new in this release: • Offline Ingredient Safety Engine: Analyze ingredients lists completely privately and offline. Our deterministic rating system flags questionable additives, seed oils, chemical preservatives, and artificial sweeteners. • Interactive Safety Chart: Explore your food's composition with a side-by-side donut breakdown. Tap segments to instantly filter ingredients by risk severity and view detailed scoring point deductions. • US vs. EU Food Standards: We cross-reference FDA (US) and EFSA (EU) regulatory frameworks side-by-side to highlight global differences in ingredient approvals. • Easy App & Product Sharing: Quickly share specific food analysis reports or recommend Behind the Label to friends using the new "Share App" option in the scan settings menu. • Branded Typography: Enjoy a sleeker, premium visual experience with our brand-new Britanica font family applied across the entire app. • Native iOS 18 Support: We have optimized compiler compatibility and lowered the minimum deployment target to iOS 18.0.

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User reviews

The scanner is fast and accurate

Really enjoying this app so far. It makes checking ingredients quick and easy, and I’ve learned a lot about what’s actually in the foods I buy.

The scanner works well, the information is easy to understand, and it helps me make more informed choices without having to spend time searching everything online.

Definitely recommend if you pay attention to ingredients and food quality.
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FAQ

What does Behind the Label do?

Behind the Label helps you understand what's in your food by scanning ingredient lists. It provides insights into additives, preservatives, allergens, sweeteners, oils, and food processing levels, making food labels easier to read and understand.

How does Behind the Label work?

You can scan a food label directly with your device's camera or paste an ingredient list into the app. It then instantly analyzes the ingredients and provides clear, easy-to-understand information.

Can Behind the Label identify allergens?

Yes, Behind the Label can quickly identify common allergens and ingredients that may be relevant to your dietary preferences and restrictions. Always consult healthcare professionals for severe allergies.

Does Behind the Label provide medical advice?

No, Behind the Label provides educational information about food ingredients and products. It does not offer medical, nutritional, dietary, or healthcare advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for any health-related concerns.

Is Behind the Label available on all devices?

Based on the information provided, Behind the Label is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for iOS users.

How often is Behind the Label updated?

The app was last updated on June 16, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the ingredient database.

What is the user rating for Behind the Label?

Behind the Label has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 1 review. This suggests a highly positive initial user experience.

Does Behind the Label have ads?

No, Behind the Label is ad-free. Users can enjoy the full functionality of the app without interruptions from advertisements.