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Food Additives Checker

Food Additives Checker

E Numbers calc

291 ratings
115 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
💪 Health & Fitness
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 14, 2009
  • April 29, 2021

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Developer

TappyTaps s.r.o.
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About

Easily identify food additives while shopping with a comprehensive database of over 500 E Numbers. Get detailed information on origin, side effects, and dietary suitability. Alerts you to potential health hazards and dietary restrictions.

✓Over 500 food additives in database
✓Detailed info: origin, side effects, intake
✓Color-coded danger levels
✓Search by E-number or name
✓Dietary restriction and health hazard alerts
✓Offline functionality
✓Multi-language support
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Food Additives Checker. Based on 291 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Health & Fitness app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use and navigate
  • 💡Informative and comprehensive explanations
  • 🚀Quick and efficient for shopping
  • ✅Helps understand food ingredients
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Useful for families and sensitive individuals
  • 💯Reliable and works well
  • 💰Free and without ads (mentioned by one user)
  • 🌍Useful for vegans/vegetarians and religious dietary needs

Negative things

  • ❓Lack of source for side effect information
  • ⏳No updates for a long time (mentioned by multiple users)
  • 📉Some information is basic or missing
  • 📚Some descriptions are only in English
  • 🛒Search by name not always practical
  • 💰Paid app with expectations not met (mentioned by one user)
  • 🚫Gluten-free not indicated
  • 😵Overwhelming for some users
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What's New in Food Additives Checker

5.1.0

April 29, 2021

Improved E Numbers descriptions

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Wunsch

Ich habe die App erst geladen, bin gespannt wie sie funktioniert. Ein Traum wäre, wenn man die Produkte scannen könnte, die angegebenen Inhaltsstoffe und die App gezielt die E Nummern filtern kann und anzeigen. Das wäre ein Traum 💭
Maria A.L.Maria A.L.

E-Nummern schnell erklärt

Funktioniert immer, ohne Schwierigkeiten, schnell und übersichtlich mit den notwendigen Informationen👍
MummilyMummily

Best app

Best app ever!!!
NBCurlyNBCurly

Anas

Depuis 2 ans aucune mise à jour et pourtant il y’a des additifs qui sont dangereux qui sont apparu dans le site 60 millions de consommateurs. Merci de mettre à jour cette application indispensable.
AnasAnisAnasAnis

Response from developer

Hi, thank you very much for your feedback, we're happy to hear you like our app! :)

Na ja

Na ja… nichts besonderes, habe mehr erwartet, vor allem, wenn man dafür zahlt.
benvikybenviky
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Keyboard not responding initially (resolved)

Bug

Some numbers not included in the app

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Requested Features

14 requests

Scan products to get ingredients and E numbers

Feature

Filter E numbers based on ingredients

Feature

Update the app and database regularly

Feature

Add personal notes to entries

Feature

Include information on alternative names for additives

Feature

Add zoom functionality for text

Feature

Include information on side effects from established medical bodies

Feature

Allow user input for missing information

Feature

Add Russian language support

Feature

Alphabetical sorting of E numbers

Feature

Numerical sorting of E numbers

Feature

More in-depth information for all additives

Feature

Offline mode

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Information on problems created by red E numbers

Feature

FAQ

What does the Food Additives Checker app do?

This app helps you identify food additives (E Numbers) while you are shopping. It provides detailed information about each additive, including its origin, potential side effects, and whether it aligns with specific dietary restrictions or health concerns.

What kind of information does the app provide about food additives?

For most food additives, the app offers comprehensive details such as their origin, characteristic, dietary restrictions they may conflict with, a description of potential side effects, and recommended daily intake. It also color-codes them by danger level (green for safe, orange for caution, red for dangerous).

Is the Food Additives Checker app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

Does the app require an internet connection to work?

No, a key feature of this app is that it does not require an internet connection to function. You can use it anytime, anywhere, even when you are offline, making it convenient for shopping trips.

What dietary restrictions and health hazards can the app check for?

The app can indicate if additives are suitable for vegetarian, vegan, Muslim, or Jewish diets. It also flags additives related to health hazards such as cancer, hyperactivity, allergies, asthma, and those not considered good for children.