# Food Additives Checker — E Numbers calc

> Identify food additives (E Numbers) with detailed information and safety alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by TappyTaps s.r.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-additives-checker/id326082487 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TappyTaps s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326082490)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 115 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: Dutch, German (Germany), European Spanish, Slovak, American English, Italian, Czech, French (France)
- Released: 2009-08-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-additives-checker/id326082487/reviews.md

## What is Food Additives Checker?

Are you interested in what you eat? First food additives (E Numbers) checking app prepared with the focus on usage during shopping!

Food Additives Checker is a quick and easy-to-use assistant, which will help you to identify “which food additive is which”, whenever you go shopping. With more than 500 food additives in the database, you can easily make a knowledgeable decision what to eat and buy.

Features:
* comprehensive list of more than 500 food additives
* detailed information including origin, characteristic, dietary restrictions, description of side effects and daily intake available for most of the food additives
* color coded list by danger level  (green= safe, orange=be careful, red=dangerous)
* quick and easy-to-use search by E-number or name of food additive
* easy-to-understand system of alerting on your preset dietary restrictions or danger
* list can be sorted by alphabet, E Number, category and danger level
* 7 different language localizations for food additives names (especially useful when you are abroad and want to check the additives written in foreign language)
* no internet connection required

Food additives are substances being used for centuries to enhance the appearance and flavor of the food and prolong the shelf life. E Numbers are codes used for these substances in the European Union, Australia, and some other countries. Some of the food additives are safe, but some can be very dangerous and cause side effects, allergic reactions or hyperactivity of your child.

Indicators for following dietary restrictions:
* vegetarian
* vegan
* Muslim​
* Jew

Indicators for following health hazards:
* cancer
* hyperactivity
* allergy
* asthma
* not good for child

E Numbers Calc is regularly updated several times a year to make sure you always have up to date food additives database.

## Key features

- 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

## What do users think of Food Additives Checker?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- ❓ 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Keyboard not responding initially (resolved)
- Some numbers not included in the app

**Most requested features**

- Scan products to get ingredients and E numbers
- Filter E numbers based on ingredients
- Update the app and database regularly
- Add personal notes to entries
- Include information on alternative names for additives
- Add zoom functionality for text
- Include information on side effects from established medical bodies
- Allow user input for missing information
- Add Russian language support
- Alphabetical sorting of E numbers
- Numerical sorting of E numbers
- More in-depth information for all additives
- Offline mode
- Information on problems created by red E numbers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 115)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-additives-checker/id326082487/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Wunsch

*2024-06-06*

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 💭

### 5/5 — E-Nummern schnell erklärt

*2024-04-08*

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

### 5/5 — Best app

*2024-03-25, version 5.1.0*

Best app ever!!!

### 4/5 — Anas

*2024-02-26*

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.

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

### 2/5 — Na ja

*2024-01-18*

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

### 5/5 — Everyone Needs This App!!!

*2022-10-30*

It’s only once you download this app that you realise just how much rubbish food manufacturers put in their products! And they get away with it!!!

### 4/5 — Notes update

*2021-08-15*

Good app, does what I need it to do, a little update to leave personal notes on each one would be really handy!

### 1/5 — Nice app, but...

*2020-08-19*

...it does not state where the information on side effects come from. Is that from an established medical body? The WHO? A hippie-dippie website? A random Google search? It's so opaque that's useless.

### 5/5 — So handy and easy to use

*2020-06-16*

It’s great to have all this information at your fingertips especially when doing the weekly shop!

### 5/5 — Quick and easy to use

*2020-01-10*

Just enter the number to read a comprehensive explanation.

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you very much for your feedback, we appreciate it! :)

## Frequently asked questions about Food Additives Checker

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.0 — 2021-04-29

Improved E Numbers descriptions

### 5.0.1 — 2020-02-04

Bugfix release

### 5.0.0 — 2020-01-08

Updated for better iOS 13 support

### 4.7 — 2018-06-22

We made some performance improvements in this version.

### 4.6 — 2018-03-20

- improvements for iPhone X

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