# Food Additives 2 — Check the safety of your food.

> Offline food additive safety checker with detailed risk and dietary information. (iPhone/iPad app by IGRASS PTY LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-additives-2/id287917148 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IGRASS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/287917151)
- Category: Food & Drink, Health & Fitness
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 163 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-additives-2/id287917148/reviews.md

## What is Food Additives 2?

► This application is perfect for those at risk, the health conscious, parents, vegetarians, vegans and/or people on religious based diets.

Food additives may have revolutionized the mass production of the food that we consume, but at what cost to your health? Fully searchable, this app lets you quickly & easily access the general information of 450+ food additives (no internet connection required!). 

► Previous App Store Staff Favorite (USA)
► 4 Stars from MacLife 
► iPhone, iPad, Mac (made for iPad) UNIVERSAL app support


Not all food additives are bad for your health, but a large percentage have been associated with a whole range of potential health risks & side effects, that include:

■ Allergies & skin reactions
■ Asthma & breathing difficulties
■ Baby & infant related risks
■ Digestive upsets
■ Eye damage & effects
■ Genetic DNA mutations
■ Gluten intolerance (Celiac disease)
■ Histamine inhibitors / freeing
■ Hyperactivity in children
■ Migraines & headaches
■ Tumors / carcinogens
■ Salicylate sensitivity (aspirin etc)
■ Vitamin deficiency and/or effects


- ADDITIVE DATA LISTED & SORTED BY:

■  Name
■  Number (International Numbering System)
■  Risk type (i.e. dangerous, unsafe, unknown or safe)
■  Symptom type (i.e. asthma, gluten, tumors, allergies, digestive etc)
■  Diet type (i.e. substance derived from animal, plant, insect, bacteria or fermentation, synthetic, mineral etc)
■  Fully instant search support


- ADDITIVE DETAILS SHOWN:

■  Additive number (e.g. E150b), additive name & other name they may go by
■  Substance origin (plant, synthetic, animal, mineral, fish, insect, bacteria, gas etc)
■  General use & function of the additive
■  Food industry classes & (coloring agent, preservative, emulsifier etc.)
■  Food products associated with the additive
■  Known & potential side effects relating to the additive
■  Maximum or adequate daily intake (ADI) of the additive
■  Dietary restrictions (helpful for vegetarian, vegan & religion based diets)
■  Countries unapproved for use as a food additive (currently Europe & Australian data)


- OTHER KEY FEATURES:

■  Full instant search functionality
■  Wikipedia integration for even more detail. Each additive conveniently embeds Wikipedia within the app (internet required for this functionality)
■  Color coded by risk (red=danger, orange=unsafe, unknown=blue, safe=green)
■  Icons for all symptom types (i.e. asthma, gluten, tumors, allergies, digestive etc)
■  Icons for all substance origin types (i.e. synthetic, mineral, fish animal based etc)
■  Flag icons for countries unapproved (Europe & Australia)
■  Fast, inbuilt database, so no internet required
■  Fancy layout, scrolling and 3D flip card between additive overview & details page

* PARTIAL multilingual language^ support inbuilt (labels, heading names etc. only. You can switch between English (native), French, German, Spanish, Italian (native), Dutch (native) & Japanese.  Note: Languages that aren't native are software translated from native English

NOTE: Data is consolidated from a number of public / open sources, including; CAC (Codex), FDA, Government Food Standards agencies etc and is for general private and non-medical use only.

## Key features

- Searchable database of 450+ food additives
- Offline access to additive information
- Color-coded risk assessment
- Detailed side effect information
- Dietary restriction compatibility
- Wikipedia integration for more detail

## Chart rankings

- #76 in Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

## What do users think of Food Additives 2?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Comprehensive food additive database
- 🛒 Highly useful for shopping and dietary needs
- 🎯 Easy-to-use interface and navigation
- 📱 Works offline without internet connection
- 🏥 Excellent for allergies, intolerances, and health conditions
- 🌈 Color-coded risk levels for quick reference
- 🔗 Wikipedia links for detailed information
- 📊 Multiple sorting options (by name, number, risk, symptom, diet)
- ✨ Well-designed and visually appealing
- 🎓 Educational tool for understanding food ingredients
- 💚 Valuable for vegans, vegetarians, and those with dietary restrictions

**Cons**

- 🔍 No search functionality (most frequent complaint)
- 📋 Incomplete database - missing many additives
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects without easy toggle
- ⚠️ Inconsistent or inaccurate information
- 💰 Expensive for limited content
- 📺 Lacks landscape mode support
- 🔤 Text too small and hard to read
- 📱 Outdated - compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🎨 Cluttered interface with unnecessary graphics
- ❌ Limited information for some additives
- 💳 Billing/payment issues reported

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App requires iOS 11+ update but not available for older devices
- Some E-numbers don't return results despite being in database
- Inconsistent information across entries
- Incorrect classifications (e.g., amaranth listed as synthetic dye)
- Missing information for some additives (e.g., brominated vegetable oil)
- Charged twice for same app purchase
- Text readability issues with italic fonts
- Glare graphics interfering with text readability

**Most requested features**

- Search functionality by name or number
- Expanded additive database with more entries
- Specific food product examples for each additive
- iPad version
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to save or bookmark favorite additives
- More detailed gluten information
- Information about banned additives by FDA
- Larger, more readable text with zoom capability
- Removal of ads or sound effects
- Grouping by risk level and symptom categories
- Information on hydrogenated fats and other ingredients
- Spanish language support
- Clearer distinction between similar ingredient names
- More comprehensive health risk descriptions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 163)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-additives-2/id287917148/reviews.md

### 4/5 — nice app but

*2024-10-31, version 2.6.3*

need some update / iphone 13 max

### 5/5 — Very informative

*2020-12-03, version 2.6.2*

Worth the price. Full list suitable for health information, dietary needs and a link to Wikipedia for further information.

### 5/5 — Seriously useful app for serious dietary requirements.

*2019-08-02, version 2.6.2*

Seriously useful app for serious dietary requirements.

Very useful for helping determine what food additives can do, and what is safe to consume, and what to avoid, as per dietary requirements.

### 5/5 — A blessing

*2019-05-07, version 2.6.1*

I seriously missed this app.
I have multiple intolerances to preservatives and glutamates. In my opinion, this was and is the best app.
Note: I can only speak for the paid version and no, I don’t know what it costs now. I just reinstalled my previous purchase.

### 5/5 — Delighted that it now works on my iPhone 7 Plus

*2019-05-06, version 2.6.1*

Thank you!!!! It’s finally been updated. I had to keep my old iPhone 4 handy to look up E numbers as the app is the best I’ve ever seen. Highly recommend it. If you have any interest in E numbers, if you have asthma, or any allergies this can really empower you to take control of your health.

### 5/5 — Bentornati!!!!

*2019-05-06, version 2.6.1*

Bentornati additivi!

### 5/5 — Well made and informative

*2019-04-25*

Few apps are as informative with good UI.  They do a great job of informing about additives, written in a way that anyone can understand what is in their food.  A must have for people who eat stuff.

**Developer response:** Thanks you so much SomeFdUPLiberal for the great review & support, it's greatly appreciated :-) Kind Regards WebArtisan Apps

### 4/5 — Great app but stupid sounds.

*2019-04-24, version 2.6.1*

How do you turn off the ridiculous sound effects?

### 5/5 — A favourite returns!

*2019-04-20, version 2.6.1*

Thank you so much for bringing this App back to life. I've missed it so much! Whenever I'm shopping, I refer to it constantly. It is by far the best food additive app available. Please know how much this is appreciated.

### 2/5 — iOS 11

*2018-09-01, version 2.5*

Not work in version iOS 11 :(, it was excelent app

## Frequently asked questions about Food Additives 2

### What does the Food Additives 2 app do?

This application provides a comprehensive, offline, and searchable database of over 450 food additives. It details their safety, potential health risks, origins, functions, and associated symptoms, helping users make informed decisions about the food they consume.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a fully searchable offline database of food additives, color-coded risk assessments (danger, unsafe, unknown, safe), detailed information on side effects and dietary restrictions, and integration with Wikipedia for further research. It also displays icons for symptom and origin types.

### How much does Food Additives 2 cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases, subscriptions, or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Food Additives 2 compatible with?

The app supports universal app functionality, meaning it is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. It is designed to work seamlessly across these Apple platforms.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for individuals who are health-conscious, parents concerned about what their children eat, vegetarians, vegans, and those following religious-based diets. It helps users identify and understand the potential risks associated with various food additives.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.3 — 2023-08-23

Now support the latest iOS, bug fixes and more

### 2.6.2 — 2019-05-06

- Enable/disable sound effects via the new sound icon on the about page
- Chinese language (partial) support

### 2.6.1 — 2019-04-19

The original (v1 was released in 2008!) & most beloved Food Additives app on the App Store is finally back! Thank you all for your patience & to all those countless fans who emailed asking if the app was ever coming back. Fantastic support!
FYI, frustratingly the app had to be fully redeveloped from scratch to get it working again. So good news, after several months of hard work it's back to its familiar glory with an enhanced 3D UI & other improvements just to make it even better. If we gather renewed interest in the app (so please let friends & family know about it), we'll definitely be looking into adding all new features and tweak the design even more to bring it to new levels.

Thanks again everyone & happy E-number checking.

:-) WebArtisan Apps

### 2.6 — 2019-04-18

The original (v1 was released in 2008!) & most beloved Food Additives app on the App Store is finally back! Thank you all for your patience & to all those countless fans who emailed asking if the app was ever coming back. Fantastic support!

FYI, frustratingly the app had to be fully redeveloped from scratch to get it working again. So good news, after several months of hard work it's back to its familiar glory with an enhanced 3D UI & other improvements just to make it even better. If we gather renewed interest in the app (so please let friends & family know about it), we'll definitely be looking into adding all new features and tweak the design even more to bring it to new levels. 

Thanks again everyone & happy E-number checking. 

:-) WebArtisan Apps

### 2.5 — 2012-04-29

Now with FULL native iPad support! If you love the iPhone/iPod touch version, wait until your experience the iPad user interface, with full Retina iPad graphics. The app is now fully UNIVERSAL & is a totally FREE update for new & existing Food Additives Quick Guide users.

Other new features; Wikipedia is now more tightly integrated with the internal Food Additives DB (meaning, no more dead links). This update includes various other bug fixes and minor improvements. 

If you like this free update, please make sure you review the app on iTunes.  Re-reviews for this update are just as important to us.  Only with your continued support is it viable for us to invest in the further development of this app. We really appreciate your help and thank you!

We hope to have more all new features coming soon... please stay tuned!  

Enjoy 
http://WebArtisan.com.au

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